Our Priorities
Latoya LeGrand is running to deliver real results for working families, seniors, youth, and neighbors who have been left out of the political process for far too long. These priorities reflect what she hears every day in the community, and the action she pledges to continue to take as the next State Assemblymember.
Education & Youth Empowerment
Our children deserve schools that are fully funded, supportive, and built to help them succeed.
We will:
Secure proper funding for public schools and advocate for the construction of additional high schools.
Strengthen IEP and special education services by hiring more counselors and ensuring age‑appropriate interventions over suspensions.
Build pipelines to STEM and vocational careers through partnerships with SUNY, CUNY, and community‑based programs in public housing and neighborhood spaces.
Expand after‑school, mentorship, and enrichment programs for youth in public housing and foster care.
Support parent‑principal partnerships to fund after‑school programs in high‑need communities.
Workforce Development & Economic Opportunity
Economic opportunity should not depend on your zip code.
We will:
Expand the Summer Youth Employment Program beyond a lottery system by increasing job training and certification opportunities in underserved communities.
Promote entrepreneurship and small business growth for youth and minority‑owned businesses.
Community Safety, Health & Well‑Being
True safety comes from stable housing, mental health care, and strong community investment.
We will:
Expand community‑based violence prevention programs and strengthen the Crisis Management System with state funding and clear oversight.
End cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration agencies to protect immigrant families.
Increase access to mental health and substance abuse services in NYCHA developments and foster care communities.
Supporting Women & Families
When families are supported, communities thrive.
We will:
Increase resources for mothers in shelters, including childcare, job training, and housing assistance.
Expand funding for domestic violence shelters and family support services.
Advocate for universal childcare, childcare subsidies for low‑income families, and free community college programs that offer Community‑Based Child Development Associate pathways.
Accountability & Ethical Government
Our community deserves leadership that is transparent, responsive, and accountable.
We will:
Support the Fair Share Act to ensure the wealthiest New Yorkers contribute fairly to the services our communities rely on.
Champion the Repair Act to end excessive tax breaks for large private institutions and return billions to public investment.
Support the Melt Act to require transparency and accountability from federal immigration agents operating in New York.
Push to fix Tier VI retirement and protect workers who serve our communities.
Strengthen oversight of state agencies, public contracts, and landlords to ensure fair treatment, quality work, and strong tenant protections.
Establish a NYCHA task force led by residents, tenant advocates, and environmental experts to address racial and environmental inequities in planning and development.