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Assembly Member Keith L.T. Wright

Full Name: Keith L.T. Wright
Office: State Assembly (NY) - District 70, Democratic
First Elected: 11/03/1992
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Susan Gayles; 2 Children: Jared, Jordan
Birth Date: 01/03/1955
Birth Place: Harlem, NY
Home City: New York, NY
Religion: Episcopalian

Recent Key Votes

S 2230 - Establishes Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement
Legislation (Yea)

Jan. 15, 2013 - Expands the definition of a prohibited assault weapon to include any semiautomatic rifle, shotgun, or pistol that has the ability to support at least ...

A 1157B - Requires Firearms to Have Microstamping Technology
Legislation (Yea)

June 19, 2012 - Requires all new semiautomatic pistols sold after January 1, 2014 to be microstamp ready (Sec. 2). Defines microstamp ready as a pistol ...

A 5039 - Prohibits Discrimination Based on Gender Identity or Expression
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

April 30, 2012 - Prohibits discrimination based on the gender identity or expression of an individual in the following circumstances (Secs. 2, 14, 17 18): When ...

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Recent Public Statements

Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Help Low-Income Defendants Meet Bail Requirements

July 18, 2012 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation that will allow the creation of charitable organizations in New York State which could post up to $2,000 ...

Governor Cuomo Announces New York State to End Finger Imaging Requirement for Food Stamp Recipients

May 17, 2012 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York State will end the finger imaging requirement for all food stamp applicants and recipients, helping simplify ...

Governor Cuomo Announces More Than 120 Businesses Join NY Youth Works Program, Creating Jobs for 2,900 At-Risk Youth

March 21, 2012 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that more than 120 businesses across the state have joined the New York Youth Works Program, creating 2,900 full ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

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Campaign Finances

Top industry General Trade Unions ($34,256.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Keith Wright refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Capitol Email
wrightk@assembly.state.ny.us

Capitol Webmail
http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Keith-L-T-Wright/contact/

Capitol Website
http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Keith-L-T-Wright

General Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/AssemblymanWright

Capitol
Legislative Office Building 943
Albany, NY 12248
Phone: 518-455-4793

District
163 West 125th Street, Suite 911
Adam Clayton Powell, Junior Building
New York, NY 10027
Phone: 212-866-5809

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