Jessica Ramos: “I bring with me a legislative record of workforce…”

“So many of our families live in New York City and are struggling to get by. In fact, one in four New Yorkers right now are living in extreme poverty. And what we need is economic opportunity. I bring with me a legislative record of workforce development, of raising the minimum wage and tying it to inflation. For the first time in the history of New York State, I want everyone to be able to have a real shot at realizing the American dream.” (00:33–00:42)

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