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 | |
Born | [1] | August 7,1996
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. [2]
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. [2]
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. [3] [4] [5] Blumencranz emphasized 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]." [6]
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. [7] 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. [8] 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. [9]
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