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Jo Anne Simon
Democratic · Working Families · Incumbent
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issues on record
Stances
Rent
Limit
New York should limit how much landlords can raise rents.
Limit
Don’t limit
Simon cites her support for the 2019 rent law and the Good Cause Eviction law, which caps rent increases for covered tenants.
“I have fought for major protections for tenants, including the strongest rent control laws and tenant protections that the state legislature has ever passed in 2019, good cause eviction, and more.”
Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club · 2026-03-22
Candidate Answers to JOLDC: Jo Anne Simon for NY Assembly District 52
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Drafted from the source. Not yet checked by a person.
Taxes
Raise
New York should raise taxes on its highest earners to pay for public programs.
Raise
Don’t raise
In a 2026 club questionnaire Simon committed to supporting higher taxes on the richest New Yorkers and corporations through the Invest in Our New York bills.
“Yes, as I believe the richest should pay their fair share of taxes”
Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club · 2026-03-22
Candidate Answers to JOLDC: Jo Anne Simon for NY Assembly District 52
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New York State Assembly
Assembly Bill A1281 (2025-2026 session)
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Bail
Not on record
Judges should have more power to hold people in jail before trial.
More power
No change
Congestion pricing
Keep
The Manhattan congestion toll should stay.
Keep
End
Simon co-sponsored the congestion pricing law and in June 2024 opposed the Governor's pause, saying she had backed the toll for nearly 20 years.
“Congestion pricing is the right answer for New Yorkers and their lungs.”
New York State Assembly · 2024-06-07
Statement from Assemblymember Simon on Governor’s Decision to Indefinitely Delay 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
Simon says she is a prime co-sponsor of the New York for All Act, which bars state and local police and agencies from helping federal immigration enforcement.
“Yes, and I am a prime co-sponsor of the bills currently before the Assembly.”
Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club · 2026-03-22
Candidate Answers to JOLDC: Jo Anne Simon for NY Assembly District 52
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New York State Assembly
Assembly Bill A3506 (2025-2026 session) - New York for All Act
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Drafted from the source. Not yet checked by a person.
Climate law
Keep
New York should keep its 2019 climate law.
Keep
Repeal
In March 2026 Simon issued a statement opposing efforts to roll back the 2019 climate law.
“Rolling back New York’s signature climate law would move the state in the wrong direction.”
New York State Assembly · 2026-03-06
Assemblymember Simon’s Statement Against Efforts to Rollback of the CLCPA
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Climate deadlines
Leaning hold
New York should keep its climate law's current deadlines, with no more delays.
Hold
Don’t hold
Simon joined a 2026 court brief arguing the environmental agency could not decide when or whether to comply with the climate law; she has not been quoted on the revised deadlines.
The Observer (Dunkirk, NY) · 2026-05-02
17 Democrats ask court to enforce CLCPA
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Abortion
Keep
Abortion should stay legal and accessible in New York as it is today.
Keep
Restrict
Simon says she supports an unrestricted right to abortion and co-sponsored the state's post-2022 abortion protection laws.
“I wholeheartedly support the unrestricted right to reproductive care and abortion.”
Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club · 2026-03-22
Candidate Answers to JOLDC: Jo Anne Simon for NY Assembly District 52
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New York State Assembly
Assembly Bill A2137 (2025-2026 session)
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Drafted from the source. Not yet checked by a person.
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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