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Summary

Assembly Member Karim Camara

Full Name: Karim Camara
Office: State Assembly (NY) - District 43, Democratic
First Elected: 11/08/2005
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Orelia; 2 Children
Birth Place: Crown Heights, NY
Home City: Brooklyn, NY
Religion: Baptist

Recent Key Votes

A 9556 - Authorizes Casino Gambling
Constitutional Amendment (Yea)

March 14, 2012

A 9998 - New York Racing Association Funding
Legislation (Nay)

Feb. 13, 2008 - - Appropriates $105 million in state funds to the NYRA to avoid bankruptcy [sec. 103 (a)]. - This bill was substituted for S 6950.

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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 ...

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Hosted New York City Elected Officials on Capitol Hill for End Racial Profiling Advocacy Day

June 7, 2012 - Today, U.S. Representative Yvette D. Clarke, welcomed New York Assemblyman Karim Camara, and New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams along with members of the New ...

Governor Cuomo Announces Legislation to Bring Consistency and Fairness to the State's Penal Law and Save Thousands of New Yorkers from Unnecessary Misdemeanor Charges

June 4, 2012 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today, joined by legislators, district attorneys, and law enforcement officials, announced legislation that would make the penalties for private and public ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

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Campaign Finances

Top industry Lawyers & Lobbyists ($14,577.00)
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Karim Camara 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
camaraK@assembly.state.ny.us

Capitol Webmail
http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/?ad=043&sh=contact

Capitol Website
http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Karim-Camara

General Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/KarimCamara

Capitol
Legislative Office Building 519
Albany, NY 12248
Phone: 518-455-5262

District
1216 Union Street
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Phone: 718-771-3105

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