James Lamarre, 18th Assembly District

James Lamarre

Republican

BACKGROUND: Lamarre, 42, of Lakeview, is also running on the Conservative line. He previously ran last year for the 2nd District in Nassau County. He was born in Haiti and attended LIU Brooklyn. He received a bachelor’s degree in communications from Walden University. Lamarre owns County Cleaners Corporation in Uniondale and previously worked as an insurance agent and financial adviser for Mass Mutual and New York Life. He has served as secretary-treasurer for the Business Network International. He is married with one daughter.

ISSUES: Lamarre said he will curb raising taxes and over-regulation in the 18th District. He said Nassau County needs affordable housing for seniors and veterans, and equal education for new generations of students. Lamarre said he will work to make sure funding and tax dollars stay in Nassau County and improve the 18th District. He said he will work for funding of community programs and after-school programs. He said he would seek  to improve school security and help law enforcement fight gangs and reduce crime. Lamarre said he also wants to encourage new businesses in the 18th District to attract companies to the area.

By John Asbury

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