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Jo Anne Simon

Democratic, Working Families

Running as Candidate for

State Assembly District 52

Party Enrolled in

Democratic

Top Three Issues

  1. Improving Teacher preparedness- reading instr
  2. Preventing gun violence
  3. Social and climate justice

Current Occupation

Member of Assembly; Attorney

Previous Occupation

Teacher of deaf; HE admin; HR & mktg - mutual funds; legal assistant; judicial law clerk, NJ Sup Ct; Staff Atty, law school clinic; Adj Assoc law prof

Education

Iona College, BA; Gallaudet University, MA; Fordham University School of Law, JD

Organizational Affiliation

NYS Bar Association, Brooklyn Bar Association, National Employment Lawyers Association, Association on Higher Education And Disability

Prior Public Experience

Democratic State Committeewoman, AD52 (unpaid party position)

Candidate Statement

I bring to the Assembly my experience as an educator, disability rights attorney & community leader to advocating for education rights & social justice, budget & climate justice, sustainable transportation & energy, to combat climate change, sustain the MTA, women and children, voting & campaign finance reforms. Proud to pass legislation ensuring children and adults w/dyslexia get a fair shot at success in school and work, stemming the tide of assisted living closures, protecting women and people with disabilities in the workplace and higher ed, expanding voting access, combating gun violence (“Red Flag” law), closing the LLC Loophole, & more. If reelected, I'll continue working to ensure that every family has a fair shot at thriving in NY