Chantel Jackson, LMSW, represents New York’s 79th Assembly District in the Bronx, serving Concourse Village, Melrose, Morrisania, Claremont, Belmont, and East Tremont. Born in Harlem and raised in a close-knit family, her commitment to public service is grounded in lived experience and strong community ties.

Her work is grounded in lived experience – as a licensed social worker, college professor, published author, and mother to her daughter, Skye, and son, TJ. These roles inform her focus on health, wellness, education, and building long-term economic opportunity for families in the Bronx and beyond.

Assemblymember Chantel Jackson — Biography

She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from City College of New York and went on to spend nine years working with low-income, first-generation students on college access and financial aid. She later obtained her Master of Social Work from Adelphi University and served as a social worker in New York City public high schools for four years, supporting students’ mental and physical well-being.

Her work is grounded in lived experience – as a licensed social worker, college professor, published author, and mother to her daughter, Skye, and son, TJ.

Chantel Jackson - Assembly District 79

Chantel Jackson, LMSW, represents New York’s 79th Assembly District in the Bronx, serving Concourse Village, Melrose, Morrisania, Claremont, Belmont, and East Tremont.

Now in her third term, Assembly Member Jackson focuses on maternal health, economic development, mental health, youth development, and holistic wellness.

2026 New York General Election

As of September 9, 2026, Chantel Jackson did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

“I want us to adopt an EPR program, and I want it to be one that can be implemented by national brands as well as local producers,” she wrote in an email. "Because a bill that can’t be effectively implemented is not one that will successfully create the outcome we need — less plastics in the environment."

New York plastic recycling war | New York Focus

Wants to adopt an extended producer responsibility program that national brands and local producers can use to reduce plastic in the environment.

- Wants to adopt an extended producer responsibility program that national brands and local producers can use to reduce plastic in the environment.

Energy & the Environment

Assemblymember Chantel Jackson said, “Maternal Health has been of critical importance across the nation and here in New York State, as more needs to be done to close the gap in maternal mortality among women of color. Race, poverty and discrimination still play a role in the maternal care and delivery options available and afforded to women of color.

This legislation will focus on creating a study that will shed a light and better understanding on the current insurance benefits and coverage related to childbirth. This legislation will help identify and address the areas where insurance coverage standards must be revised to better serve the maternal health needs of expectant mothers before, during and after delivery.”

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Addressing Labor and Healthcare Inequalities for Women | Governor Kathy Hochul | New York State

Said legislation would study childbirth insurance coverage to identify standards that should be revised to better meet expectant mothers’ health needs.

- Said legislation would study childbirth insurance coverage to identify standards that should be revised to better meet expectant mothers’ health needs.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Public Safety

Education

Housing & Urban Development

Instagram

Chantel Jackson

As of September 9, 2026, Chantel Jackson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mauricio Mendez

Buket Urgen

Emmanuel A. Findlay Jr

- 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.  

Your representative and state lawmaker in the New York State Assembly.