Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
State Assembly, District 42 · Democratic · New York
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Where they stand
MWBE oversight: The legislator supports requiring post-completion certifications for minority- and women-owned business enterprises, creating an internet registry and inspections to combat fraud, and imposing penalties for fraudulent misrepresentation.
Where Rodneyse stands on the questions on which we score all candidates
Public safety and justice · Supports: New York State should toughen criminal penalties and enforcement.
Rights and governance · Supports: New York State should modernize government operations and reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.
Education and youth · Likely supports: New York State should increase state aid for public school districts.
Education and youth · Likely supports: New York State should increase support to make public higher education more affordable.
Housing and community · Likely supports: New York State should increase funding for affordable housing development.
Housing and community · Likely supports: New York State should support economic and community development in local districts.
Housing and community · Likely supports: New York State should increase state funding to preserve and repair public housing.
Economy and taxes · Supports: New York State should strengthen workplace health and safety requirements for workers.
Economy and taxes · Likely supports: New York State should support small businesses through financial relief and assistance programs.
In the news
Brooklyn Democrats elect Nikki Lucas as party chair despite court orders (haitiantimes.com, Oct 6, 2026)
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn: I'm turning over the Brooklyn Dems' reins (nydailynews.com, Oct 3, 2026)
Appellate court rejects new rules sought by Brooklyn Democrats (nystateofpolitics.com, Oct 3, 2026)