Charles Lavine

Lavine earned his B.A. in English Literature from the University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1969 and his J.D. from the New York Law School in 1972. Lavine is a practitioner. His professional experience includes being a lawyer in private practice, a partner of Grossman, Lavine and Rinaldo, a public defender for the Legal Aid Society, in the City of New York and an instructor of Cardoza Law School's Intensive Trial Advocacy Program.[1] Lavine's political experience also includes being a member of the Glen Cove City Council; a committee member, a chair and vice chair of the Glen Cove Democratic Committee; and a committee person for the Nassau County Democratic Committee.

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Lavine's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[17]

Criminal Justice

Excerpt: "Assemblyman Chuck Lavine's voting record demonstrates his commitment to ensuring public safety and improving the criminal justice system. His leadership on these issues is respected by all; when Chuck speaks on the subject of criminal justice, members on both sides of the aisle listen."

The Environment

Excerpt: "Assemblyman Chuck Lavine understands the importance of protecting New York’s natural heritage. During his time in the State Assembly, Chuck has established an impressive voting record in support of environmental conservation efforts."

Government Reform

Excerpt: "Since his early days in the New York State Assembly, Chuck Lavine has been a proponent of government reform. He has played a vital role as a member (now Chair) of the Ethics and Guidance Committee, introducing systemic reforms to the form and function of the New York State Assembly."

Jobs

Excerpt: "Chuck Lavine believes that increased employment must be the most important factor in determining how and where New York’s economic development dollars should be invested. Our state can and will produce thousands of jobs if we reform the way we invest state economic development dollars."

LGBT Rights

Excerpt: "Chuck Lavine is a long-time supporter of LGBT rights. Since its introduction into the Assembly in 2007, Chuck has voted in favor of same-sex marriage in the state of New York and continued to support the legislation until it was finally passed and signed into law in 2011(A 8354)."

Veterans' Rights

Excerpt: "Assemblyman Chuck Lavine believes that supporting our veterans and their families must be a policy priority in Albany, and has built a strong legislative record as an advocate for veterans’ rights."