Shery A. Olivo
Candidate for Member of Assembly, 86th District
Background
- Occupation
- Author and small-business owner
- Campaign website
- sheryforny.com
Shery Olivo is a Dominican-American author and small-business owner who grew up in the Claremont section of the Bronx; she graduated from Morris High School and holds a culinary arts degree from Monroe College.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports law enforcement plus youth and violence prevention programs.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: New York Assembly District 86 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of New York State (VOTE411), answers written by the candidate · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will fight for safer streets by supporting law enforcement while investing in youth programs, mental-health services, and violence prevention.”
Education
Supports literacy programs, vocational education and parental involvement.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: New York Assembly District 86 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of New York State (VOTE411), answers written by the candidate · onyourballot.vote411.org
“better schools, stronger literacy programs, vocational education, school safety, and greater parental involvement”
Economy & jobs
Supports workforce development and language access.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: New York Assembly District 86 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of New York State (VOTE411), answers written by the candidate · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will support workforce development, vocational education, language access, and government accountability.”
Environment & parks
Supports cleaner energy and a modernized electrical grid.
She lists considering safe nuclear power as part of the state's energy portfolio.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: New York Assembly District 86 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of New York State (VOTE411), answers written by the candidate · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support cleaner energy, modernizing our electrical grid, energy efficiency, innovation, and considering safe nuclear power as part of a reliable energy portfolio.”
Government & transparency
Supports publishing proposed district maps and data.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: New York Assembly District 86 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of New York State (VOTE411), answers written by the candidate · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Proposed maps and supporting data should be public, communities should have meaningful opportunities to participate”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Shery A. Olivo on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (September 17, 2026)
Election filing · New York State Board of Elections · elections.ny.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Contest List (Bronx County section)
Election filing · Board of Elections in the City of New York · Sep 11, 2026 · vote.nyc
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: New York Assembly District 86 (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of New York State (VOTE411), answers written by the candidate · onyourballot.vote411.org
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