Patrick Delices

Patrick Delices ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 14th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on June 25, 2024.

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Top Three Issues:

1: Stimulate Economic Growth & Create Jobs.

2: Improve Quality of Life, Healthcare, Schools, Parks, & Transportation.

3: Reduce Crime & Violence, Especially Against the Elderly, Women, and Children.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about "redistributive public policy" where equality along with empowerment is fostered while societal wealth is redistributed by providing equal access, opportunities, and benefits to citizens by way of economic and social programs.

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

I admire Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., because they stood for (died for) economic justice/democracy, civil/human rights, the rights of unions and the fair treatment of all citizens.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

"Up From Slavery" by Booker T. Washington, "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Malcolm X and "Who Rules the World" by Noam Chomsky.

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

The characteristics or principles that are most important are sincerity/honesty, intelligence, curiosity, charisma, competency, experience, professionalism, accountability, energy, dynamism, creativity, compassion, flexibility, fairness, integrity, bravery, and leadership.

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

Sincerity/honesty, intelligence, curiosity, charisma, competency, experience, professionalism, accountability, energy, dynamism, creativity, compassion, flexibility, fairness, integrity, bravery, and leadership.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibility for an elected official is to represent the people not special interest groups or corporations.

What legacy would you like to leave?

The same legacy as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

September 11, 2001 (9/11) - I was 30 years old.

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

A mail clerk at Citibank - 399 Park Avenue - Summer Youth Employment.

What happened on your most awkward date?

Nothing! ;)

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

My favorite holiday is any holiday when quality time is spent with family and friends giving thanks, exchanging gifts and ideas, and making a promise to improve or do something different while reminiscing on the past for a bigger, brighter and better future.

What is your favorite book? Why?

My favorite book is "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" due to Malcolm X's deep philosophical, spiritual, social, and political transformation given his upbringing, sincerity/ authenticity, discipline, self-improvement, thirst for knowledge, love for family and community, and "quest for an authentic mode of being."

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Powerman (Luke Cage).

What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?

My favorite things in my home are my ever-expanding library which is a symbolic representation of my mind and intellectual growth along with the pictures of my daughters which represent my heart and soul.

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

"The Message" by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Daily living in NYC is a major struggle within itself and any New Yorker will attest to that fact.

Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?

A Republican majority that controls the State Senate, and a Democratic majority that controls the State Assembly.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes, but not only in government and politics, but also in education, business, social services, etc.,

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

Inequality.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

Cooperation, compromise, and balance.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes, because building a relationship by way of cooperation and consensus is an essential part of the democratic process.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Engage in multi-seat districts that have proportional representation; add a seat to a district that has grown; or develop a politically neutral body (quasi-judicial board or nonpartisan administrative commission) to draw new districts - creating an independent redistricting board.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Children and Families; Education; Crime Victims and Crime Correction; Banks; Finance; Labor; and/or Social Services.

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

No. Majority Leader / Temporary President of the State Senate.

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

Hiram Rhodes Revels.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Yes.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Yes. Frequently, I hear horrible and heart-wrenching stories about domestic violence, child abuse/neglect, family court, homelessness, poverty, unemployment, and inequality.

Delices provided the following candidate statement for the New York City voter guide:

The South Bronx has great potential for economic growth; yet, in comparison to other boroughs, it is neglected as crime and poverty persist, while the quality of life in District 17 becomes progressively worse. Let’s build a better and safer South Bronx by stimulating economic development, reducing crime, and improving our quality of life.[3][4]

—Patrick Delices (2017)