Jessica Ramos: “I've been fighting poverty and inflation and all of these…”

“The Queen's state senator has served in Albany for seven years, helping to raise the minimum wage in time it to inflation. I've been fighting poverty and inflation and all of these challenges throughout my career. Ramos was born and raised in Queens, the daughter of Colombian immigrants, and says her shapes her priorities affordable housing, mental health, immigration and public safety. People need housing now.” (00:33–00:41)

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