Ginnie on the Issues
WHERE I STAND

INVESTING IN OUR PEOPLE & OUR NEIGHBORHOODS
Ginnie is committed to bolstering the quality of life in our communities through: Fighting for affordable housing—especially for our seniors, veterans and vulnerable citizens Providing support for seniors and making sure that they achieve the goal of a secure and meaningful retirement Ensure that every neighborhood is delivered the promise of safe streets that will instill a sense of pride of place within our communities Catalyzing new job opportunities with high-tech and green industries–partnering with organized labor to strengthen pipelines for workforce training and apprenticeship programs Supporting small business and helping entrepreneurs find pathways to success Engaging citizens in finding successful outcomes for our most challenging redevelopment projects, including the College of St. Rose, the former Convention Center site, and the reimagining of 787

EDUCATION
Ginnie is committed to advocating for quality education for all by: Ensuring our schools get the funding they need–fighting for foundation aid that is fair and equitable across our communities Supporting teachers with resources to educate tomorrow’s leaders Fighting for quality higher education and workforce development that is accessible and affordable Investing in educational infrastructure and programs that create safe, state-of-the-art learning environments where students meet their full potential

PROTECTING
WOMEN’S HEALTH
Ginnie will be a fierce champion for women’s health care and reproductive rights by: Ensuring women have full access to abortion care and family planning services Supporting pre- and post-natal care and cancer screenings Delivering the resources needed to ensure that every woman can make informed decisions about her own health and future

ENVIROMENTAL
SUSTAINABILITY
Ginnie will fight for climate action and critical environmental protections by: Advancing climate action, reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and increasing use of renewables Balancing smart growth and development opportunities with the preservation of open space and farmland Reducing consumption of single-use packaging and increase recycling efforts Making the Empire State cleaner and healthier for all New Yorkers