District consists of parts of Hicksville, parts of Jericho, Westbury, Old Westbury, East Hills, parts of Roslyn, Roslyn Harbor, Glenwood Landing, Sea Cliff, Glen Cove, parts of Lattingtown, Bayville, Centre Island, Cove Neck, and parts of Oyster Bay Cove.
Party: Democrat
Bio: Charles David Lavine currently serves as chair of the Judiciary Committee and is a member of the Committees on Codes, Ethics and Guidance, Rules and Insurance. As chair of the Election Law Committee, Lavine spearheaded the effort to bring Early Voting to New York State.
He also served as chair of the Committee on Ethics and Guidance, co-chair of the New York State Legislative Ethics Commission and as chair of the Taskforce that produced the Assembly Speaker’s Policy on Sexual Harassment, Retaliation and Discrimination.
Each of these entities are bipartisan. As judiciary chair, Lavine ensured that the investigation into former Gov. Andrew Cuomo was conducted in a fair and responsible manner. Lavine also serves as president of the New York Chapter of the National Association of Jewish Legislators and as a member of its national board of directors.
Assembly Member Charles Lavine’s top 3 issues:
Weapons: To keep our families safe, Lavine urged passage of the Scott J. Biegel Unfinished Receivers Act, banning the sale and possession of so-called ‘ghost guns,’ which was signed into law. He also sponsored additional legislation that will increase penalties for criminals who use high-capacity firearm magazines and legislation that will help to halt the trafficking of illegal weapons into New York.
Veteran services: Alarmed by the number of veterans living in poverty and with mental health disorders, Lavine authored legislation to identify former military members in need and coordinate the necessary services to improve their lives.
Antisemitism: Lavine is a staunch voice for the Jewish community and for the state of Israel. He is a steadfast advocate for a strong alliance between the United States and Israel.
Submitted by the campaign office of Assembly Member Charles Lavine.
