Jabari Brisport
Office Sought
NYS Senate, District 25
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2022 LID Questionnaire Response
What makes you different (100 words max)?
Unlike many elected officials of past and present, I truly represent my community and ordinary people, not real estate developers or corporate interests. That’s why I refuse to take money from developers, corporations, or police unions.
Why do you want to represent your neighbors and fellow Brooklynites in Albany (100 words max)?
I believe that my neighbors and fellow Brooklynites deserve a representative who comes from where they come from, and who was seen the struggles they face. I was born in Fort Greene and grew up in Prospect Heights and have been a witness to gentrification and its effects. As a queer person of color, I have been marginalized. I truly believe in people power, not the power of the ultra-wealthy and corporations which is why I want to continue to bring that focus and that experience as a legislator to the State Senate.
What difference will you make for your community (100 words max)?
My vision is a New York where housing is a human right, where healthcare is a human right, and where true equality is realized. I will continue to fight for this vision for my community which I believe, when actualized, will make all of the difference in the world. But while I fight for this overarching vision, I will be sure to represent my community by showing up for them, listening to their concerns, and by pursuing policy that will materially improve people’s lives.
How will you support and empower the LGBTQ community (100 words max)?
When I was elected in 2020 I was proud to be the first openly queer Black person elected to the state senate. Through my vocal pride in my identity, and also through the policies I support and promote, I hope to empower my LGBTQ community so they know that we are in Albany and can make policy that benefits and protects us.
How will you support and empower marginalized Brooklynites (100 words max)
Marginalized Brooklynites need to know and to see that there are people like them who represent their interests who have a say in the policy that shapes their lives. I bring that experience and that emphasis but moreover I will commit to trying to bring more marginalized Brooklynites into civic dialogue and exchange, whether that is through helping to register people to vote, fighting for fairer (more accessible) elections, expanding voting rights and enfranchisement so that all New Yorkers can participate in the democratic process.
Legislation
For each answer regarding a bill, please provide a brief statement if you are in opposition/undecided to the legislation or policy. If in support, simply indicate yes.
Do you support the Decriminalizing Sex Work/Stop Violence in the Sex Trades Act (“SVSTA”) (A849/S3075)?
Yes.
Do you support the Gender Recognition Act (A5465/S4402)?
Yes.
Do you support the New York Health Act (A 6058/S 5474)?
Yes.
Do you support the Gender Identity Respect Dignity and Safety Act (A7001A/S6677)?
Yes.
Do you support legislation that will suspend unnecessary travel to states that permit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression (A 07991/S 06897)?
Yes.
Do you support the Gender Inclusive Ballot Act (A07933A/S6901B)?
Yes.
Do you support the Hate Crimes Analysis and Review Act (A2230/S70)?
Yes.
Do you support creating an LGBTQI-Inclusive curriculum? (A808/S1929)?
Yes.
Do you support legislation requiring local school districts to establish policies and procedures regarding the treatment of transgender and gender-non conforming students (A840/S369)?
Yes.
Do you support protecting the 340B Safety Net?
Yes.
Do you support legislation requiring unarmed crisis personnel to respond to mental health crises?
Yes.
Do you support the Protecting the Rights of Juveniles During Interrogation Act (A5891/S2800)?
Yes.
Do you support the Humane Alternatives to Long-Term Solitary Confinement Act (“HALT”) (A2277/S1757)?
Yes.
Do you support the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (“MRTA”) (A1248/S854)?
Yes.
Do you support legislation to promote comprehensive sex ed in public schools? (A6616/S2584)?
Yes.
Do you support legislation which would mandate insurance coverage for PrEP/PEP (A808/S699)?
Yes.
Do you support legislation which would make gender affirming care an essential health benefit?
Yes.
Do you support creating an LGBTQ+ History curriculum for public schools (A817/S1729)?
Yes.
Do you support the Housing Voucher Access Program (A3701A/S2804B)?
Yes.
Do you support Good Cause eviction (A5573/S3082)?
Yes.
Do you support passing a bill of rights for LGBTQ persons in long-term care facilities (A7807/S85)?
Yes.
Do you support the Stop Violence in the Sex Trades Act (A849/S4075)?
Yes.
Do you support legislation to ban the use of conversion therapy on persons over 18 and under legal guardianship?
Yes.
(Bill numbers based on 2021-2022 legislative session)
Commitments
If endorsed, do you commit to using LID’s full logo (will be provided) and full name on all materials and other places where you list endorsees (with the exception of lists of specific organizations (unions, etc) or elected officials)?
Yes.
Do you commit to using inclusive and gender-neutral language in press releases and other announcements (e.g., “the people of the..” instead of “the men and women of the…”
Yes, absolutely.