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Robert C. Carroll
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
Carroll cited his co-sponsorship of the Good Cause Eviction law, which caps rent increases for covered tenants, and the 2019 rent law as his tenant record.
“This is why I am proud to have co-sponsored the good cause eviction bill in the previous session and the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act from 2019.”
Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club · 2026-03-22
Candidate Answers to JOLDC: Robert Carroll for NY Assembly District 44
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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 Carroll committed to backing higher taxes on the richest New Yorkers and corporations and said he co-sponsors the Invest in Our New York bills.
“I am a cosponsor on all of the bills in the Invest in our New York package.”
Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club · 2026-03-22
Candidate Answers to JOLDC: Robert Carroll for NY Assembly District 44
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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
Carroll called himself a consistent advocate for congestion pricing and in 2025 praised its results and the Governor and MTA for keeping it.
“The naysayers have been proven wrong and Governor Hochul and the MTA are to be commended for staying the course.”
Office of the Governor of New York · 2025-09-10
What They Are Saying: State and Local Elected Officials, Business Organizations and Community Groups Applaud Continued Success of Congestion Pricing
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This is from 2025. It may not be their position today.
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Immigration
Stay out
Local police should stay out of federal immigration enforcement.
Stay out
Take part
Carroll co-sponsors the New York for All Act, which bars state and local police and agencies from helping federal immigration enforcement, and says he has pushed for its passage.
“I am a cosponsor of NY for All and have repeatedly advocated for its passage in Albany”
Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club · 2026-03-22
Candidate Answers to JOLDC: Robert Carroll for NY Assembly District 44
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New York State Assembly
Assembly Bill A3506 (2025-2026 session) - New York for All Act
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Climate law
Keep
New York should keep its 2019 climate law.
Keep
Repeal
Carroll spoke at a March 2026 Albany rally against the Governor's plan to weaken the 2019 climate law.
“The Climate Law is New York's pathway to becoming a bastion of progress and a safe-harbor for families struggling to afford the basics.”
readMedia Newswire · 2026-03-25
As War Spikes Gas Prices, NYers, Advocates & Lawmakers Rally Against Gov Hochul's Plan to Weaken Climate Law
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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
Carroll joined the 2026 rally against weakening the climate law; his quoted remarks did not address the law's specific deadlines.
readMedia Newswire · 2026-03-25
As War Spikes Gas Prices, NYers, Advocates & Lawmakers Rally Against Gov Hochul's Plan to Weaken Climate Law
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Abortion
Keep
Abortion should stay legal and accessible in New York as it is today.
Keep
Restrict
Carroll answered yes to supporting an unrestricted right to reproductive care and abortion and co-sponsors a 2025 bill to fund practical support for abortion access.
Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club · 2026-03-22
Candidate Answers to JOLDC: Robert Carroll for NY Assembly District 44
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New York State Assembly
Assembly Bill A2137 (2025-2026 session)
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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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