Craig Herskowitz

Craig Herskowitz was born in Huntington, New York. He earned a bachelor's degree from American University in 2002 and a law degree from the Quinnipiac School of Law in 2006.

His career experience includes working as a administrative law judge.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Craig most recently was a New York City Judge and former Assistant Counsel to Governor Cuomo during the Covid-19 pandemic. Craig has also worked at the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Marshals Service, the FBI, the U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division, and JP Morgan Chase. Craig is graduate of Northport High School, American University, and Quinnipiac School of Law.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Economic DevelopmentClean EnvironmentWomen's Rights

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public policies aimed at promoting economic growth, job creation, and reducing income inequality.

Public policies that focus on ensuring access to quality education and improving educational outcomes.

Public policies focused on mitigating climate change and promoting sustainable development.

Public policies that focus on preventing crime, ensuring effective law enforcement, and promoting a fair and just criminal justice system.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

When adjudicating a case of someone accused of a minor traffic infraction or representing someone accused of a serious crime, I have always been compassionate and understanding of where people come from, eager to help.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Video store clerk where I had to manually rewind the VHS tapes.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Unstoppable by Sia

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The U.S. House of Representative is unique because it is designed to ensure that every citizen has a voice in Congress. The People's house, as an institution, must return to serving the people, not politicians.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

It is important to have a working knowledge of government, but the U.S. House of Representative was designed for ordinary people to represent their community and serve their Country.

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

The increasing impact of climate change, such as extreme weather events and rising sea levels, will require implementing sustainable policies and transitioning to cleaner energy sources. Additionally, with the US becoming increasingly politically divided, it important to find common ground and promote unity to address various societal issues.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

I won't challenge the founding fathers on this one.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

While I recognize that Congress is dysfunctional in part because of career politicians, I don't support term limits for members of congress because institutional knowledge is important.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I emulate myself after Congressman Steve Israel, who I worked with after graduated from college. When people called him Congressman Israel, he would always respond, "please, call me Steve". I think it is very important for members of congress to be down-to-earth and self-effacing.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

In a diverse society as the US, compromise is essential to allow for policymakers to find common ground and reach agreements to prevent gridlock and promote progress towards solutions that can address the challenges facing the country.