Alfred Taylor
Dr. Al Taylor has represented New York’s 71st Assembly District, covering Harlem, Washington Heights, and Inwood, since 2017. Before being elected to the Assembly in a special election in the fall of 2017, Al Taylor served as Chief of Staff to legendary former Assemblyman Herman “Denny” Farrell, Jr., and as District Leader. With over 20 years of advocacy experience, Al has worked tirelessly to address issues such as public safety, affordable housing, criminal justice reform, civil rights, and veteran services.
“Gun violence is a scourge on our communities that has claimed far too many lives. To fight back, the Assembly Majority has worked to put an end to gun violence with comprehensive, commonsense measures that protect New Yorkers.”
(Official legislative newsroom (nyassembly.gov)) “Since the pandemic first arrived in our state, the Assembly Majority has worked tirelessly to provide billions in critical aid for renters, landlords and homeowners and pass legislation that protects communities statewide.”
(Official legislative newsroom (nyassembly.gov)) “It’s been nearly a year and a half since the novel coronavirus first emerged in New York State – a long, arduous period in all of our lives marked by fear, grief, isolation, loss and uncertainty.”
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