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Emirita holds a bachelor's degree in history from New York University and a master's degree in public policy from Harvard Kennedy School of Harvard University. 

Emerita is the Vice President of Policy, Research, and Advocacy for the Community Service Society of New York. She previously served as the Director of Policy Research and Programs at The Soufan Center. 

Emerita Torres' campaign for member of the state assembly in State Assembly District 85 is her first run for public office. 

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Supports policies that aim to create jobs, support local businesses, and ensure living wages.

Supports policies that create jobs, support local businesses, and establish living wages.

- Supports policies that create jobs, support local businesses, and establish living wages.

Economy

As of September 19, 2024, Emerita Torres’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Believes access to quality healthcare is a right and plans to expand healthcare services to ensure all Bronx residents receive high-quality, affordable care.

Believes access to quality healthcare is a "right" and plans to expand healthcare services to ensure all residents receive strong and affordable healthcare.

- Believes access to quality healthcare is a "right" and plans to expand healthcare services to ensure all residents receive strong and affordable healthcare.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Promises to strengthen public safety and address neighborhood safety concerns.

- Promises to strengthen public safety and address neighborhood safety concerns.

Public Safety

Supports increased funding for public schools, after-school programs, career and technical education, and workforce development opportunities for young people.

Supports increasing funding for public schools, after-school programs, career and technical education programs, and workforce development opportunities for young people. 

- Supports increasing funding for public schools, after-school programs, career and technical education programs, and workforce development opportunities for young people. 

Education

Supports expanding affordable housing, protecting tenants' rights, and promoting homeownership.

- Supports expanding affordable housing, protecting tenants' rights, and promoting homeownership.

Housing & Urban Development

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Emerita Torres

As of September 26, 2024, Emerita Torres’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Emerita is the Vice President of Policy, Research, and Advocacy for the Community Service Society of New York. She previously served as the Director of Policy Research and Programs at The Soufan Center and as a US diplomat. 

Emerita Torres' campaign for New York State Assembly is her first run for public office. 

Supports workers’ rights and community development.

Supports policies that will create jobs, support local businesses, and ensure living wages.

- Supports policies that will create jobs, support local businesses, and ensure living wages.

Supports expanding access to affordable healthcare.

Believes access to quality healthcare is a right and plans to expand healthcare services to ensure all residents receive high-quality, affordable care.

- Believes access to quality healthcare is a right and plans to expand healthcare services to ensure all residents receive high-quality, affordable care.

As Director of Policy Research and Programs at The Soufan Center, focused on global security challenges and foreign policy issues.

Recognized by New America as a Latinx leader in national security and foreign policy.

Supports policies that enhance educational opportunities and empower youth.

Believes everyone deserves a safe, affordable home.

Supports policies to increase affordable housing and homeownership opportunities.

Supports housing and urban development initiatives that reflect her Puerto Rican heritage and benefit the Bronx community.

Serves as a Board Member for the Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco).

Is deeply committed to serving her community.

As of September 23, 2024, Emerita Torres’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Emerita Torres is the Vice President of Policy, Research, and Advocacy for the Community Service Society of New York. She previously served as the Director of Policy Research and Programs at The Soufan Center and spent a decade at the U.S. State Department.

- Your assembly member is involved in the legislative process at the state level as part of the New York State Assembly, which consists of 150 members and serves as the lower house of the New York State Legislature.  
- Assembly members are responsible for representing your interests and assisting you with navigating state services while bringing resources back to your district.  
- Assembly members draft laws, approve budgets, oversee the state executive branch, and engage in debates and votes on proposed legislation.  
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your assembly member can serve on committees, where many bills may be delayed before reaching a vote.  
- Assembly members are elected for a two-year term with no term limits.  
- Their annual salary is $142,000.  