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E1075Assembly2017-2018 SessionResolution

Seat Harvey Epstein Now

Official title

“In relation to the election and seating of Harvey Epstein as a Member of the Assembly from the 74th Assembly District”

Sponsor Carl HeastieAD-83
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution confirms Harvey Epstein's election and seating as a Member of the Assembly for the 74th District.

Why it matters

  1. Ensures uninterrupted representation. for the 74th Assembly District by officially recognizing Harvey Epstein, allowing constituents to have an active voice in legislative matters without delay.

  2. Responds to special election timing issues. by seating Epstein despite the final official canvass not yet being complete, highlighting the Assembly’s ability to function efficiently during procedural gaps.

  3. Acknowledges transparent election results. by publicly recording the vote counts for all candidates, which supports electoral integrity and public trust in the process.

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Seat Harvey Epstein Now

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Carl Heastie

Assembly Member · Assembly District 83

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History

  1. Adopted
  2. Introduced

Full text

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Assembly Resolution No. 1075 BY: M. of A. Heastie in relation to the election and seating of Harvey Epstein as a Member of the Assembly from the 74th Assembly District WHEREAS, There is a vacancy existing in the membership of this House, which was filled at… Show all

Assembly Resolution No. 1075 BY: M. of A. Heastie in relation to the election and seating of Harvey Epstein as a Member of the Assembly from the 74th Assembly District WHEREAS, There is a vacancy existing in the membership of this House, which was filled at a special election held on April 24, 2018; and WHEREAS, The final official canvass of the votes cast at said election and certification thereof of the person elected thereat, cannot be made at this time; and WHEREAS, The board of elections of the city of New York has advised that the votes cast for the Office of Member of Assembly in the 74th Assembly District in the county of New York shown by its canvass were respectively as follows: Harvey Epstein, Democratic and Working Families, three thousand nine hundred, Bryan Cooper, Republican, two hundred two, Adrienne Craig-Williams, Green, ninety-three, and Juan Pagan, Reform, ninety-seven; and WHEREAS, It appears that the results of the votes cast in said Assembly District cannot be affected by the final official canvass of such voters; and WHEREAS, Harvey Epstein has duly taken an oath of office as a Member of Assembly; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Harvey Epstein, Democratic and Working Families, is duly elected and qualified as a Member of the Assembly for his respective district and that he be seated in this House as such Member.

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