Jake Blumencranz
Jake Blumencranz | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 15th district | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Montesano |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican Conservative |
| Residence(s) | Oyster Bay, New York |
| Alma mater | Rice University (B.A.) The London School of Economics (M.S.) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
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| Website | nyassembly |
Jake Blumencranz is an American politician from New York representing the 15th district of the New York State Assembly as a Republican.[1]
Biography
[edit]Blumencranz is a resident of Oyster Bay and earned Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Religious Studies from Rice University and a Master of Science in Regional Urban Planning and Economic Development from The London School of Economics. Prior to his election to the State Assembly, Blumencranz worked as a Business executive.[1]
Assembly
[edit]At 26 years old, Blumencranz won the Republican and Conservative nominations for the 15th district, defeating Democratic challenger Amanda Field with 57.8% of the vote to her 42.2% of the vote.[2][3][4] Blumencranz emphisized that he was a Millennial, and would give a voice to the younger generation of Republicans on long island, and that he's "Going to put Long Island first, in the way [he] legislate[s]."[5]
Blumencranz is known for his bi-partisanship, supporting a bill which would offer $2,000 in student loan forgiveness to people who offer mental health support to the incarcerated in an effort of prison reform.[6] Blumencranz also co-sponsored a bill with Democrat Taylor Darling which would provide EpiPen to all first responders, and not just EMTs so that the tool is available in as many places as possible.[7] Blumencranz joined a rally against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority after they hiked taxes by $800,000,000 for his constituents, and in return cut service to many of the communities.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Biography". New York State Assembly. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ "2022 Election Results". New York State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on December 30, 2022. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ Costello, Alex. "Candidate Profile: Jake Blumencranz Running For Assembly District 15". Patch Media. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Borruto, Ana. "Republicans claim a number of Assembly seats on Tuesday". Nassau Herald. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Lane, Laura. "North Shore's election results: Here the 'red wave' was real". Nassau Herald. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Reisman, Nick. "How more mental health professionals could provide support in prisons". NY1. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Biordi, Antoinette. "'We could essentially save lives' – Bipartisan bill would expand EpiPen access to all NY first responders". News 12 Networks. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ "Commuters, Business Owners, Officials Rally Against LIRR Service Cuts amid $800 Million MTA Payroll Tax Hike". Oyster Bay, New York. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
