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Member of Assembly, 22nd District
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Michaelle C. SolagesOfficial portrait — New York State Assembly

Michaelle C. Solages

Candidate for Member of Assembly, 22nd District

Democratic, Working FamiliesIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Member of Assembly; chair, Local Governments Committee
Campaign website
michaellesolages.com

Michaelle Solages, of Elmont, was elected to the Assembly in 2012 and is the first person of Haitian descent to serve in the New York State Legislature. She chairs the Assembly Local Governments Committee and the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus.

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Photo: Official portrait — New York State Assembly

Documented positions

Housing

  • Sponsored the REVIVE Act on redeveloping vacant properties.In office

    A.10632. Opponents, including Assemblyman John Mikulin, say it would let the state override local zoning for housing projects.

    Sponsored legislation: Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages

    Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov

    “A10632 Establishes the Redeveloping Empty and Vacant Infrastructure for Vibrant Economies”
    Report
  • Sponsored a state first-home grant program.In office

    Sponsored legislation: Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages

    Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov

    “Establishes the New York state first home grant program”
    Report

Economy & jobs

Environment & parks

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