Kimberly Jean-Pierre, state Assembly 11th District

KIMBERLY JEAN-PIERRE

Democratic

BACKGROUND:

• Jean-Pierre, 36, of Wheatley Heights, is seeking a fourth term in the assembly. She is also running on the Independence party line.
• She previously worked as director of Babylon Town’s Wyandanch Resource Center and vice president of properties for the town’s IDA.
• She has a bachelor’s degree from Brooklyn College and a master’s degree from Stony Brook University.

ISSUES:

• Jean-Pierre points to several legislative accomplishments she sponsored this term including Brianna’s Law, requiring boaters to complete a safety course and Shannon’s Law, requiring insurers to cover annual mammograms starting at age 35.
• She has several bills pending, including one that extends the tax exemption application deadline for those impacted by superstorm Sandy.
• Her top priorities are improving equity in public education funding, increasing funding for child care, finding more affordable and workforce housing options and supporting small businesses.