Jeffrey Dinowitz

Jeffrey Dinowitz was born in the Bronx, New York, New York. He earned a high school diploma from the Bronx High School of Science, a bachelor's degree from the City University of New York, Lehman College in 1975, and a law degree from Brooklyn Law School in 1979. Dinowitz's professional experience includes being an administrative law judge for the State of New York, working as an employee of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, working as an attorney for New York City Comptroller's office, as an assistant counsel for the New York State Assembly, and has been a union member of DC37 and PEF.[1]

Dinowitz has been a delegate to the Democratic National Convention, a district leader of the Bronx Democratic Party, a member of the Bronx area Policy Board #7, a committeeman for the Democratic State Committee, a delegate to the Democratic Judicial Convention, and a member of District Council 37.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I have lived in the Bronx for my whole life, choosing to raise my family here even when many people decided to leave our borough. I have lived in almost every type of housing represented in our community: NYCHA, rent-controlled walk-up, Mitchell-Lama, rent stabilized, and coop. I have spent my whole life working to help and serve our community, starting with tenant organizing, environmental activism, and electoral campaigning for reform-focused Democrats as a teenager. In the Assembly, I have been one of the most prolific legislators – passing major laws such as the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Act, the temporary expansion of absentee ballot eligibility during the pandemic, repealing all non-medical exemptions to school vaccine requirements, and more. In our community, I have stood up for the wants and needs of our neighbors – fighting for improved pedestrian safety, standing up to landlords who try to take advantage of tenants, improving our parks, and more.

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?

I deliver tangible results for our community.I will always be honest and direct with you about my beliefs, opinions, and positions – and I will always hear you out, even if we disagree.We are strongest when we work together for our health, safety, prosperity, and happiness.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about the greatest needs for our community. Right now, those needs are public safety and justice, housing stability, healthcare, and our climate and environment.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to my kids. They have grown to be incredible and inspiring community leaders in their respective areas, and each of their families are powerful reminders of why it is so important to keep fighting for our democratic ideals. I learn so much by watching my kids navigate their way through difficult decisions.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty and candidness. A willingness to work with others, even if we don’t always agree 100% on everything. A thick skin and a sense of humor.

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