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Al Taylor has a bachelor 27s degree in public communication from Lehman College, a master 27s degree in divinity from Nyack College Alliance Theological Seminary, and a doctorate in ministry from Northeastern Seminary. He and his wife, Gwendolyn, have five children. Al is the pastor of Infinity Mennonite Church in Harlem. 

Al Taylor District 71 - NYS Assembly

Al Taylor has a bachelor's degree in public communication from Lehman College, a master's degree in divinity from Nyack College Alliance Theological Seminary, and a doctorate in ministry from Northeastern Seminary. He and his wife, Gwendolyn, have five children. Al is the pastor of Infinity Mennonite Church in Harlem. 

Al is a community organizer, minister, and pastor of Infinity Mennonite Church in Harlem. He previously served as chief of staff to former Assemblyman Herman "Denny" Farrell, Jr. He also served in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps while earning his GED. Al founded the Man Up! in Harlem program in 2008 to combat gun violence in his neighborhood. 

Al Taylor - Assembly District 71

Al previously worked as chief of staff to former Assemblyman Herman "Denny" Farrell, Jr. He also served in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps while earning his GED. Al founded the Man Up! in Harlem program in 2008 to combat gun violence in his neighborhood. 

Al is currently a member of the New York State Assembly representing the 71st District. He was first elected in 2017.

Voted to strengthen rent laws to prevent "unfair rent increases."

As a legislator, voted to strengthen rent laws to prevent "unfair rent increases."

- As a legislator, voted to strengthen rent laws to prevent "unfair rent increases."

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

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Passed the "Make Voting Easy Act", which mandates that counties designate early voting polling places based on registered voter populations.

- Passed the "Make Voting Easy Act", which mandates that counties designate early voting polling places based on registered voter populations.

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Supports increasing school funding and allocating resources for repairs to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) buildings.

As a legislator, increased school funding and allocated resources for repairs to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) buildings.

- As a legislator, increased school funding and allocated resources for repairs to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) buildings.

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Al is a Member of the New York State Assembly. He works at the New York State Assembly, where he has represented the 71st District since 2017. He previously worked as Chief of Staff to Assemblyman Herman “Denny” Farrell Jr. and as a Military Police Corps service member in the U.S. Army.

Al Taylor is currently Assemblymember representing New York’s 71st Assembly District. He was elected in a special election in 2017 and has served four terms.

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Julien Segura is from Sugar Hill, Harlem. 

Julien is a political campaign consultant. They work on political campaigns across New York State, focusing on ballot access, campaign management, and voter outreach. They have previously worked on the campaign staff for a non-binary City Council candidate and on ballot access and organization for LGBTQ, Black, and AAPI candidates.

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Julien is a political campaign consultant. 

Julien Segura previously ran for New York State Assembly in the 71st District in 2024 and did not win.

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Julien previously ran for New York State Assembly in the 71st District in 2024 but did not win.

Supports creating new subsidies to help buildings meet environmental requirements without significantly raising rent or maintenance costs.

Supports creating new electric car charging infrastructure throughout NY State.

Supports allocating more funding to local artists and artist collectives in Upper Manhattan.

Supports mandating funding for arts programs in public school budgets.

Wants to revive the Fort Tryon Park Renaissance fair.

Supports lowering the barrier for independent party candidates to run.

- Supports creating new subsidies to help buildings meet environmental requirements without significantly raising rent or maintenance costs.
- Supports creating new electric car charging infrastructure throughout NY State.
- Supports allocating more funding to local artists and artist collectives in Upper Manhattan.
- Supports mandating funding for arts programs in public school budgets.
- Wants to revive the Fort Tryon Park Renaissance fair.
- Supports funding composting initiatives.
- Supports lowering the barrier for independent party candidates to run.

Supports constructing publicly owned renewable energy sources to create a cleaner electric grid.

Supports passing the New York Home Energy Assistance Target (NY HEAT) Act to reduce electric bills.

Plans to reduce harmful chemicals in beauty products by cosponsoring the Beauty Justice Act.

- Supports constructing publicly owned renewable energy sources to create a cleaner electric grid.
- Supports passing the New York Home Energy Assistance Target (NY HEAT) Act to reduce electric bills.
- Plans to reduce harmful chemicals in beauty products by cosponsoring the Beauty Justice Act.
- Supports creating new electric car charging infrastructure throughout NY State.

Supports universal healthcare on the federal level.

- Supports universal healthcare on the federal level.
- Supports access to abortion.

Opposes the "SAVE act" by Donald Trump, which would impose strict voter ID requirements and limit mail-in voting.

Supports allowing independent voters to participate in the primary election of their choosing.

- Opposes the "SAVE act" by Donald Trump, which would impose strict voter ID requirements and limit mail-in voting.
- Supports allowing independent voters to participate in the primary election of their choosing.

Opposes the use of solitary confinement as punishment in correctional facilities.

Believes in reducing the use of solitary confinement as punishment in correctional facilities.

Supports mandating anti-hate training for all convicted of hate crimes.

Believes in condemning terrorist attacks and supports a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.

Said, "I condemn the terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7th and hope for a ceasefire resolution by both parties that involves bringing the hostages home, ensuring medical care and aid for Palestineans."

Said, "we must ensure that when we give countries foreign aid, we avoid funding actions that lead to civilian casualties, and instead fund efforts towards democratic principles, stability and peace in the region."

- Believes in reducing the use of solitary confinement as punishment in correctional facilities.
- Supports mandating anti-hate training for all convicted of hate crimes.
- Said, "I condemn the terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7th and hope for a ceasefire resolution by both parties that involves bringing the hostages home, ensuring medical care and aid for Palestineans."
- Said, "we must ensure that when we give countries foreign aid, we avoid funding actions that lead to civilian casualties, and instead fund efforts towards democratic principles, stability and peace in the region."

Supports free City University of New York (CUNY) and State University of New York (SUNY) education for all New York residents.

Supports universal childcare at no cost to parents.

Supports mandating funding for arts programs in K-12 public schools.

Wants to restore civics and government education in public schools.

- Supports free City University of New York (CUNY) and State University of New York (SUNY) education for all New York residents.
- Supports universal childcare at no cost to parents.
- Supports mandating funding for arts programs in K-12 public schools.
- Wants to restore civics and government education in public schools.

Believes new housing developments should prioritize low-income community members and seniors.

Wants to "hold bad landlords accountable."

Wants to invest in Housing Development Fund Corporations (HDFCs) and extend tax exemptions beyond 2029.

Wants to "protect the NYCHA public housing stock from privatization."

Wants to "protect the [New York City Housing Authority] public housing stock from privatization."

Plans to "create a social housing model for tenants in privatized NYCHAs."

Plans to "create a social housing model for tenants in privatized [New York City Housing Authorities]."

- Believes new housing developments should prioritize low-income community members and seniors.
- Wants to "hold bad landlords accountable."
- Wants to invest in Housing Development Fund Corporations (HDFCs) and extend tax exemptions beyond 2029.
- Wants to "protect the [New York City Housing Authority] public housing stock from privatization."
- Plans to "create a social housing model for tenants in privatized [New York City Housing Authorities]."

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Supports an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East.

As of June 18, 2026, Rolando Gomez did not have a website or any information online.

Rolando Gomez

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

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- Assembly members are elected for a two-year term with no term limits.  
- Their annual salary is $142,000.  

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