Assembly · District 83 →
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Carl E. Heastie
Democratic · Incumbent
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issues on record
Stances
Taxes
Not on record
New York should raise taxes on its highest earners to pay for public programs.
Raise
Don’t raise
Bail
Not on record
Judges should have more power to hold people in jail before trial.
More power
No change
Congestion pricing
Leaning keep
The Manhattan congestion toll should stay.
Keep
End
In June 2024, during Governor Hochul's pause of congestion pricing, Heastie said on social media that he remained a supporter of the toll. No 2025-2026 statement was found.
Hell Gate · 2024-06-28
Be Patient. Assembly Speaker Heastie Says He Has a 'Game Plan' for Congestion Pricing
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This is from 2024. It may not be their position today.
Drafted from the source. Not yet checked by a person.
Immigration
Stay out
Local police should stay out of federal immigration enforcement.
Stay out
Take part
Speaker Heastie announced the 2026 budget provisions that bar local governments from helping with federal civil immigration enforcement and end 287(g) agreements. He said the Assembly Majority will keep working to protect immigrant New Yorkers.
“The provisions we pass today will protect local governments and their resources from being used for civil immigration violations and private detention facilities.”
New York State Assembly · 2026-05-21
Assembly Announces Enacted Budget Includes Protections for Immigrant New Yorkers
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Drafted from the source. Not yet checked by a person.
Climate deadlines
Not on record
New York should keep its climate law's current deadlines, with no more delays.
Hold
Don’t hold
Abortion
Not on record
Abortion should stay legal and accessible in New York as it is today.
Keep
Restrict
Charter schools
Not on record
New York should allow more charter schools.
Allow more
Keep cap
On the ballot
NYS Board of Elections · 2026-10-07
General Election Ballot Certification (Oct 7, 2026)
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