Candidate for New York State Senate - District 18 in 2018 New York 2018 State Primary Election.
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Get StartedSenator Dilan supports a woman's choice. He has supported and advocated for measures to guarantee access to abortion under the State Constitution. Learn more
As much as Senator Dilan has done for the construction and preservation of affordable housing, he has sought tougher penalties for landlords who violate these laws. This effort includes a first-of-its-kind felony offense for intentionally sabotaging rent-regulated units to force tenants out. Guilty parties could see jail time. Learn more
Senator Dilan supports closing Riker’s Island. However, without an overhaul of the criminal justice system, he fears the closure will be little more than lip service. Riker’s is a jail, the criminal justice system is the issue. It’s why the Senator has supported raising the age of criminal liability, and remains committed to ending cash bail, guaranteeing speedy trial, and automatic discovery before a plea deal is made. Learn more
Senator Dilan doesn’t want a Brooklyn Community Jail. Instead, boroughs need community correctional centers that expedite trial and sentencing, reduce recidivism, and provide people the necessary support they need before, during and after their time in the system. Senator Dilan believes communities should decide how justice serves our friends, family, and neighbors. Learn more
Opiate abuse is a public health crisis. Diseases associated with intravenous drug use are increasing throughout the nation. The Senator believes that the sooner we have access to users, the better the chance we have to treat addiction and associated ailments. To this end, he supports safe use sites. Learn more
The Senator opposes Laree’s Law, as it looks to imprison addicts in efforts to combat the heroin epidemic. Distributors should be the focus. Learn more
Senator Dilan has supported the legalization of marijuana for a decade. Learn more
Senator Dilan supported important legislation for workers throughout New York. The Wage Theft Protection Act initiated greater protections for New York workers from employers who misclassify, underpay and ignore other labor laws for their own gain. Learn more
In Albany he has consistently pushed for adequate resources so that our children can reach their full potential. His vote helped establish New York’s tuition-free college program. He is also critical of untested teacher evaluation methods. Learn more
He sponsors and supports many green energy and green-material measures to spur greentech in New York and limit exposure to harmful contaminants. He also sponsors legislation to incentivize the purchase of electric vehicles, as well as greater protections and investments in drinking water infrastructure. Learn more
Senator Dilan supported and advocated for the state ban on hydrofracking. Learn more
Senator Dilan supports Medicaid for all and sees it as the only viable path forward for quality healthcare and access to it. Learn more
Senator Dilan sponsored the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Bill giving greater protections and stronger representation for more than 150,000 older New Yorkers and those living with disabilities, live in nursing homes, assisted living, and other licensed adult care homes throughout the city and state. Learn more
Senator Dilan is an outspoken critic of granting developers long-term tax breaks to develop affordable housing. Having supported these tax programs more than a decade ago, Senator Dilan has taken issue with the lack of enforcement holding developers to these agreements. Learn more
Discussions to resolve these issues include the possibility of registering landlords, developers, and owners who accept tax abatements to develop affordable housing. This funding source would become unavailable to bad actors who violate rent stabilization laws. Learn more
He has also been critical of their so-called affordability as taxpayer-funded affordable units are rented well above the means of average, to low-income, residents of the district. He has not supported recent amendments to these programs as these issues remain unaddressed. He has recently asked for clarification from City and State housing officials on housing enforcement policies as a greater number of constituents have been unable to remedy housing issues. Learn more
As much as Senator Dilan has done for the construction and preservation of affordable housing, he has sought tougher penalties for landlords who violate these laws. This effort includes a first-of-its-kind felony offense for intentionally sabotaging rent-regulated units to force tenants out. Guilty parties could see jail time. Learn more
Senator Dilan has long been an advocate and champion of increased transit funding, which saw record investments in the 2017-18 state budget. Learn more
As Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, Senator Dilan developed complete streets policy. This legislation allows for the inclusion of smart growth principles and requires the consideration of all users, from automobiles, pedestrians and bicyclists, in the design and planning of our roads and bridges. Learn more
Senator Dilan has long been an advocate and champion of increased transit funding, which saw record investments in the 2017-18 state budget. Learn more
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