Steve Chan
Candidate for State Senator, 17th District
Background
- Occupation
- State senator; retired NYPD sergeant
- Campaign website
- stevechanforny.com
State senator for the 17th District in southern Brooklyn since January 2025. Born in Hong Kong, he served six years in the U.S. Marine Corps and 27 years in the NYPD, retiring as a sergeant in 2020, and owned a florist shop in Sunset Park.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports the SAVE NY plan, including a property tax freeze.In office
ReportSenator Chan Pushes SAVE NY Plan to Restore Common-Sense LeadershipPublic statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
“SAVE NY aims to lower the cost of living by advancing tax relief for middle-class families, freezing property taxes”
Housing
Opposes a city homeless shelter in Sheepshead Bay.In office
ReportSenator Chan Vehemently Opposes Homeless Shelter in Sheepshead BayPublic statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
“opposing the City’s decision to place a homeless shelter in the middle of Sheepshead Bay”
Opposes the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA).In office
ReportSenator Chan Leads Rally at City Hall Opposing COPA LegislationPublic statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
“hosted a rally outside 250 Broadway against the proposed Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA) legislation”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports repealing Manhattan congestion pricing.In office
ReportSenator Chan Calls for Repeal of Congestion PricingPublic statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
“This initiative is turning Manhattan into a playground for the wealthy while everyday New Yorkers struggle.”
Health & human services
Supports expanding involuntary commitment for mental illness.In office
ReportSenator Chan Calls for Inclusion of Involuntary Commitment in Enacted BudgetPublic statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
“today demanded the inclusion of involuntary commitment in the enacted state budget”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Steve Chan on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
All sources (9)
- 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 (Kings County section)
Election filing · Board of Elections in the City of New York · Sep 11, 2026 · vote.nyc
- About Stephen T. Chan
Government record · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
- Steve Chan
Other · Ballotpedia · ballotpedia.org
- Senator Chan Calls for Repeal of Congestion Pricing
Public statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
- Senator Chan Calls for Inclusion of Involuntary Commitment in Enacted Budget
Public statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
- Senator Chan Vehemently Opposes Homeless Shelter in Sheepshead Bay
Public statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
- Senator Chan Leads Rally at City Hall Opposing COPA Legislation
Public statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
- Senator Chan Pushes SAVE NY Plan to Restore Common-Sense Leadership
Public statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
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