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Assemblywoman Rhoda Jacobs' Record Speaks for Itself

Rhoda Jacobs' history of service to our community speaks for itself, despite unfounded attacks by her opponent.



Assemblywoman Jacobs has always been a fierce advocate for her community. Throughout her time in public life, she has worked hard to create jobs and expand economic opportunity; to get New York City schools the funding they deserve, and to protect our seniors. She has a record of accomplishment delivering real results for this community.


Assemblywoman Rhoda Jacobs' Record Speaks for Itself. Time and again she has supported our working families while fighting to make sure our local schools get the funding they deserve and protecting the most vulnerable among us.

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The Rhoda Jacobs record:

  •  Voted to increase the minimum wage
  •  Authored groundbreaking law to require insurance companies to cover mammograms
  • Voted to pass the DREAM Act so all immigrant families can achieve the American Dream
  • Delivered funding for every school in our community so our children receive the education they deserve
  • Sponsored legislation creating jobs that pay fair wages and provide workers with health benefits
  • Helped create the Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage program (EPIC) and Child Health Plus, the state’s main health insurance program for children

 

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Rodneyse Bichotte, on the other hand, is lobbing petty, political attacks to distract voters from the fact that she has no record to run on, and no history of service in our community. This is nothing but a cynical ploy to move the conversation away from real issues. Voters will reject these tactics on Thursday. 


This Thursday, September 13th, let’s keep our eyes on the ball and VOTE FOR RHODA JACOBS as she stays focused on what matters.

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