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Patrick Martinez

DEMOCRAT

Patrick Martinez is running for New York Member of Assembly, District 30, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Patrick Martinez is from Elmhurst. He attended Middlebury College and majored in Latin American studies.

Professional background

Patrick previously worked as a teacher.

Political background

Patrick's campaign for State Assembly Member is his first run for public office.

Economy

Supports taxing the rich as part of the Invest In Our New York campaign.

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Energy & the Environment

Advocates for increased disaster funding and infrastructure upgrades to improve sewer systems and mitigate flooding.

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Healthcare

Believes everyone should have access to healthcare regardless of documentation status and supports passing the New York Health Act to ensure this access.

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Voting & Elections

Supports New York For All, seeking to ensure state and local resources are not used to collaborate with federal immigration enforcement.

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Public Safety

Supports securing release and clemency requests for incarcerated individuals and has conducted visits to prisons and jails across the state.

Said, "I will seek to establish a right to counsel for individuals in immigration proceedings."

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Education

Prioritizes increasing school aid, especially Foundation Aid, and supports Universal Childcare and strengthening 3K and Pre-K programs to enhance education quality and community well-being.

Supports comprehensive, age-appropriate, and LGBTQ-inclusive sex education for students in grades K–12 to promote consent, healthy relationships, and gender diversity.

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Housing & Urban Development

Supports fully funding the Housing Access Voucher Program, protecting tenant safeguards, creating a Social Housing Development Authority, expanding rent stabilization, and advancing tenant ownership rights.

Supports passing the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act to give tenants the first opportunity to buy their rental buildings when the owner decides to sell.

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