Jeannine Kiely is from New Hampshire. She has a bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of New Hampshire. She has lived in New York City for 36 years. She has two sons and two rescue dogs.

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The Candidates 2026: Jeannine Kiely for Assembly District 66

Jeannine Kiely is from New Hampshire. She has a bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of New Hampshire. She has two sons.

Jeannine is a co-founder of Literacy Academy Collective, which has opened two free public schools for students with dyslexia. She also serves as the chair of Manhattan Community Board 2 and an elected Democratic District Leader for the 66th Assembly District, Part B. 

Jeannine is a co-founder of Literacy Academy Collective.

Jeannine is a former member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing the Merrimack 7 district from 2010 to 2012. She has also served as an elected Democratic district leader for New York's 66th Assembly District, Part B, and as a member of Manhattan Community Board 2.

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As of June 18, 2026, Jeannine Kiely’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Said. "I will fight for climate justice, coastal resilience and the future of our planet as we take on the most immediate challenge of our lives."

Wants to fight for the funding of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, street safety, and pedestrian accessibility.

Supports transit-oriented development near rail and bus hubs.

Supports cosponsoring the NY HEAT Act and demanding a full implementation of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

- Said. "I will fight for climate justice, coastal resilience and the future of our planet as we take on the most immediate challenge of our lives."
- Wants to fight for the funding of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, street safety, and pedestrian accessibility.
- Supports transit-oriented development near rail and bus hubs.
- Supports cosponsoring the NY HEAT Act and demanding a full implementation of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

Energy & the Environment

Said, "I will fight to ensure every New Yorker not only has health care, but can access the care and services they need to live their full lives."

- Said, "I will fight to ensure every New Yorker not only has health care, but can access the care and services they need to live their full lives."
- Supports universal healthcare.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Said, "I will defend immigrants, LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, disabled residents and other minority communities as they face threats from President Trump."

- Said, "I will defend immigrants, LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, disabled residents and other minority communities as they face threats from President Trump."

Public Safety

Supports strengthening schools by expanding opportunity, accessibility, and support for every student.

Said, " I will also work to ensure that LGBTQ+ students and students of every race, religion, and background have equal access to a safe, welcoming, and high-quality public education."

Supports reforming NYS’s Foundation Aid formula to reflect modern costs.

- Supports strengthening schools by expanding opportunity, accessibility, and support for every student.
- Said, " I will also work to ensure that LGBTQ+ students and students of every race, religion, and background have equal access to a safe, welcoming, and high-quality public education."
- Supports reforming NYS’s Foundation Aid formula to reflect modern costs.

Education

Supports affordable housing and ensuring landlords properly maintain their buildings.

Believes multifamily housing statewide permitting should include duplexes, triplexes and 4-6 unit multi-family buildings statewide..

Advocates for accessory dwelling units to have funds for sewer and storm water infrastructure.

- Supports affordable housing and ensuring landlords properly maintain their buildings.
- Supports tenants' rights.
- Believes multifamily housing statewide permitting should include duplexes, triplexes and 4-6 unit multi-family buildings statewide..
- Advocates for accessory dwelling units to have funds for sewer and storm water infrastructure.

Housing & Urban Development

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