Jake Blumencranz
Jake Blumencranz is an American politician from Long Island, New York. A Republican, Blumencranz has represented the 15th district in the New York State Assembly since 2023.[2]
Biography
Blumencranz is a resident of Oyster Bay. He earned a 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] He is Jewish.[3]
Political career
In 2022, Blumencranz ran for Assembly in the 15th district on the Republican and Conservative Party lines. He defeated Democrat Amanda Field with 57.8% of the vote to her 42.2%.[4][5][6] Blumencranz emphasized that he was a Millennial and would give a voice to the younger generation of Republicans on Long Island.[7]
Blumencranz is known for his bipartisanship, 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.[8] Blumencranz also co-sponsored a bill with Democrat Taylor Darling which would provide EpiPen to all first responders.[9] Blumencranz joined a rally against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority after they hiked taxes by $800,000,000 on his constituents and cut service to many of the communities.[10]
See also
References
- ^ "Candidate Profile: Jake Blumencranz Running For Assembly District 15". Levittown, NY Patch. October 26, 2022.
- ^ a b "Biography". New York State Assembly. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Sheeline, Will (November 17, 2023). "Jewish elected officials speak out on rise of antisemitism". Herald Community Newspapers.
- ^ "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.
