Jake Blumencranz

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

Jake Blumencranz
Assembly Portrait
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 15th district
Assumed office
January 2, 2023
Preceded byMichael Montesano
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Conservative
Residence(s)Oyster Bay, New York
Alma materRice University (B.A.)
The London School of Economics (M.S.)
OccupationBusinessman
Websitenyassembly.gov/mem/Jake-Blumencranz

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.[1]

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]

References
  1. "Biography". New York State Assembly. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  2. "2022 Election Results". New York State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  3. Costello, Alex. "Candidate Profile: Jake Blumencranz Running For Assembly District 15". Patch Media. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  4. Borruto, Ana. "Republicans claim a number of Assembly seats on Tuesday". Nassau Herald. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  5. Lane, Laura. "North Shore's election results: Here the 'red wave' was real". Nassau Herald. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  6. Reisman, Nick. "How more mental health professionals could provide support in prisons". NY1. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  7. Biordi, Antoinette. "'We could essentially save lives' – Bipartisan bill would expand EpiPen access to all NY first responders". News 12 Networks. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  8. "Commuters, Business Owners, Officials Rally Against LIRR Service Cuts amid $800 Million MTA Payroll Tax Hike". Oyster Bay, New York. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
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