Ben Yee's Policy Positions
I am running on a platform focused on making government work for everyday people: tackling the housing crisis, reforming public safety, and building a more transparent, accountable state government.
My approach is rooted in practical problem-solving, democratic reform, and a commitment to making Albany more responsive to the people it serves.
I am working to end the affordability crisis by taxing luxury speculation to fund local community planning and the renovation of rent-controlled apartments for New York families.
Read MoreI am working to ensure a for fast, frequent, and free bus service alongside integrated regional rail to ensure that job access and economic opportunity are no longer gated by geography or car ownership.
Read MoreI am fighting for universal healthcare to ensure that the survival of our community hospitals depends on patient needs and public safety, not the profit margins of corporate chains
Read MoreI will modernize New York’s energy infrastructure by banning new fossil fuel expansion and leveraging high-tech industry growth to fund a statewide transition to renewable energy.
Read MoreI am fighting to treat sexual violence as a preventable crisis by mandating K-12 consent education and providing every survivor a right to counsel to end the cycle of normalization and prosecutorial neglect.
Read MoreI will prioritize compassionate care and fiscal common sense by expanding low-cost animal wellness services and redirecting outdated horse racing subsidies to our public schools.
Read MoreI will transform the Assembly office into a Civic Laboratory, moving beyond traditional representation to provide every resident with the tools, data, and education needed to build real power in our democracy.
Read MoreI will modernize New York’s energy infrastructure by banning new fossil fuel expansion and leveraging high-tech industry growth to fund a statewide transition to renewable energy.
Read MoreI am building a modern public safety infrastructure that replaces reactive policing with proven investments in mental health, housing stability, and preventative education to stop harm before it starts.
Read MoreI will implement rigorous algorithmic accountability standards to ensure that AI serves the public interest and strengthens human judgment, rather than automating bias or stripping New Yorkers of their civil liberties.
Read MoreI am fighting to transform New York into a sanctuary for democracy, using the power of our state government to shield our residents, our funding, and our elections from federal overreach and fascist aggression.
Read MoreI will leverage regional transportation and strategic investment in high-tech industries to turn New York into a global hub for innovation, ensuring that the jobs of the future are built right here by our own residents.
Read MoreI will ensure a fair and sustainable future for New York by closing corporate tax loopholes and asking the wealthiest residents and speculators to pay their fair share for the public services we all rely on.
Read MoreI will end the era of 'backroom Albany' by banning non-fiscal budget riders and restoring true Home Rule, ensuring that our laws are debated in the light of day and our city has the power to govern itself.
Read MoreI am fighting to break New York City’s dependency on Albany, ensuring that our city has the autonomous power to tax, house, and deliver justice for its own residents without state-level interference.
Read MoreI am building a modern public safety infrastructure that replaces reactive policing with proven investments in mental health, housing stability, and preventative education to stop harm before it starts.
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