Jake Blumencranz Explained

Jake Blumencranz
Office:Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 15th district
Term Start:January 2, 2023
Predecessor:Michael Montesano
Party:Republican
Conservative
Residence:Oyster Bay, New York
Alma Mater:Rice University (B.A.)
The London School of Economics (M.S.)
Occupation:Businessman
Signature:Jake Blumencranz Signature.png

Jake Blumencranz is an American politician from New York representing the 15th district of the New York State Assembly as a Republican.[1]

Biography

Blumencranz is a resident of Oyster Bay and earned 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.

Assembly

At 26 years old, Blumencranz won the Republican and Conservative nominations for the 15th district, defeating Democratic challenger Amanda Field with 57.8% of the vote to her 42.2% of the vote.[2] [3] [4] Blumencranz emphisized that he was a Millennial, and would give a voice to the younger generation of Republicans on long island, and that he's "Going to put Long Island first, in the way [he] legislate[s]."[5]

Blumencranz is known for his bi-partisanship, 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.[6] Blumencranz also co-sponsored a bill with Democrat Taylor Darling which would provide EpiPen to all first responders, and not just EMTs so that the tool is available in as many places as possible.[7] Blumencranz joined a rally against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority after they hiked taxes by $800,000,000 for his constituents, and in return cut service to many of the communities.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Biography . . 31 August 2023.
  2. Web site: 2022 Election Results. New York State Board of Elections. January 6, 2023.
  3. Web site: Costello . Alex . Candidate Profile: Jake Blumencranz Running For Assembly District 15 . . 31 August 2023.
  4. Web site: Borruto . Ana . Republicans claim a number of Assembly seats on Tuesday . . 31 August 2023.
  5. Web site: Lane . Laura . North Shore’s election results: Here the ‘red wave’ was real . . 31 August 2023.
  6. Web site: Reisman . Nick . How more mental health professionals could provide support in prisons . . 31 August 2023.
  7. Web site: Biordi . Antoinette . 'We could essentially save lives' – Bipartisan bill would expand EpiPen access to all NY first responders . . 31 August 2023.
  8. Web site: Commuters, Business Owners, Officials Rally Against LIRR Service Cuts amid $800 Million MTA Payroll Tax Hike . . 31 August 2023.