Housing is a critical issue for the communities of the 15th Legislative District. Buyers today in Suffolk County face a limited market and high prices, all in the context of various social and economic challenges. I will advocate for more affordable and inclusive housing and will work to stop discriminatory practices. Expanded: Housing is a critical issue for the communities of the 15th Legislative District. Buyers today in Suffolk County face a limited market and high prices, all in the context of various social and economic challenges.
Suffolk County should do more to promote the development and construction of affordable housing, which must be set up in a way that helps the community. Furthermore, we need inclusive housing: housing for veterans, for those with special needs, for single seniors. I will work with our federal and state partners to secure the funding we need to spearhead more community housing initiatives like Wyandanch Rising.
In addition, as Legislator I will work to prevent discriminatory practices in the housing market that target people of color and limit their opportunities. I promise to help fight back against discriminatory practices in the real estate industry and redlining. I promise to support housing organizations like the Economic Opportunity Council and the Long Island Housing Partnership, and I will work to push Suffolk to be more proactive towards the issues in the housing market.