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Sammy Ravelo
Sammy Ravelo (Conservative Party, Democratic Party) ran for election for Bronx Borough President in New York. Ravelo (Conservative Party) lost in the general election on November 2, 2021. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 22, 2021.
Ravelo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Sammy Ravelo was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He earned an associate degree from Bronx Community College in 1994. His professional experience includes serving as a police lieutenant in the NYPD. Ravelo served in the United States Navy from 1988 to 1992. He has also served as a volunteer mediator for wage collection and has been affiliated with National Latino Peace Officers, the American Legion, AMVETS, the VFW, New York Dominican Officers, Dominican Veterans of America Inc, NY Ministers, and Leader for Change.[1]
Elections
2021
See also: Municipal elections in Bronx County, New York (2021)
General election
General election for Bronx Borough President
Vanessa Gibson defeated Janelle King and Sammy Ravelo in the general election for Bronx Borough President on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Vanessa Gibson (D) | 79.9 | 94,886 |
| Janelle King (R) | 13.4 | 15,920 | ||
 | Sammy Ravelo (Conservative Party)  | 6.5 | 7,735 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 170 | ||
| Total votes: 118,711 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Bronx Borough President
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Vanessa Gibson in round 3 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.
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Total votes: 101,463 |
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Janelle King advanced from the Republican primary for Bronx Borough President.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Sammy Ravelo advanced from the Conservative Party primary for Bronx Borough President.
2020
See also: New York's 16th Congressional District election, 2020
New York's 16th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 23 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House New York District 16
Jamaal Bowman defeated Patrick McManus in the general election for U.S. House New York District 16 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jamaal Bowman (D) | 84.0 | 218,514 |
 | Patrick McManus (Conservative Party) | 15.8 | 41,094 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 482 | ||
| Total votes: 260,090 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kenneth Schaeffer (Working Families Party)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 16
Jamaal Bowman defeated incumbent Eliot Engel, Chris Fink, Sammy Ravelo, and Andom Ghebreghiorgis (Unofficially withdrew) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 16 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jamaal Bowman | 55.4 | 49,367 |
 | Eliot Engel | 40.6 | 36,149 | |
 | Chris Fink | 1.8 | 1,625 | |
| Sammy Ravelo | 1.3 | 1,139 | |
 | Andom Ghebreghiorgis (Unofficially withdrew) | 0.9 | 761 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 97 | ||
| Total votes: 89,138 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kenneth Belvin (D)
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Patrick McManus advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 16.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Jamaal Bowman advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 16.
Campaign themes
2021
| Video submitted to Ballotpedia Released April 27, 2021 |
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Sammy Ravelo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ravelo's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Education should be a priority and with that have the proper funding.
- Small businesses are the engine that drive the Bronx's economy. We should invest in our small businesses.
- Safety and Security will be my priority. Violent crimes have increased in the Bronx the last year. We must make our neighborhoods safe.
Education is the number one issue facing our community. Our kids are entitled to a first class education if we want the American dream to follow into the next generation.
Housing
Over 300,000 New Yorkers have move out of New York because COVID and the high rents they will be facing after the pandemic. We need to start providing a roadmap.
Public Safety
1. Making sure our children receive a world class education. The next generation of Americans need to compete with our world counterparts.
2. Do no harm to the economy.
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2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Sammy Ravelo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ravelo's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Climate Change Economy Immigration reform
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Student Loan debt Veteran Rights Healthcare
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Martin Luther King for tenacity in resisting violence and getting policies passed by learning how to use the media to change public perception.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Sincerity, and speaking truth to power
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
Same qualities as above
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Represent all the people in his district not just the special interest and donors.
What legacy would you like to leave?
I would like for my constituency to know that mean what I say and that I kept my promises. I'd like them to also know that my tenure would be served in the most transparent way possible.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
The Mariel boat lift in 1980. I was around 12 years old.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Gas station attendant at an Amoco in Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Veteran's Day because America really takes the time to thank ans think about the men and women that served this nation
What is your favorite book? Why?
The autobiography of Malcolm X. It tells the story of redemption and perseverance. Although we may indoctrinated into thinking and perceiving something we can our views can change with education and peoples view of the world can charge if we just open our eyes.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
Sherlock Holmes
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Take on me by Aha. One of the first songs that was in the top 10 when I cam to this country.
What process do you favor for redistricting?
I prefer that a non partisan commission draw the districts.
What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?
The power of the purse initiates there.
Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?
No. Our forefathers did not intend it that way.
What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?
Changing into a green economy.
If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
Veteran Affairs, Intelligence committees
Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?
Yes
What are your thoughts on term limits?
House Representatives should be capped at 6 terms and Senators 2.
Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
Tip O'Neill
Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
An 80 year old grandmother that is struggling to move around her house just to do the basic chores because her body is betraying her. She cannot special services to give her some help with her basic needs like laundry or cleaning because she is told that she receives too much money from her pension and social security. Her total retirement is $22,000.00 dollars. The old lady worked her whole life and she cannot get the help? It doesn't seem right. She tells me that her church friends that never worked get help through government aid. That is so unfair "she says". That story resonated with me. I will make it a priority to right this wrong.
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Campaign website
Ravelo’s campaign website stated the following:
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Campaign Issues After seeing that our elected officials are not representing the people that elected them, and the need to fix a broken Washington DC, Sammy Ravelo has decided to continue to serve and run for the people of Yonkers, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, North Bronx, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Hastings-on-Hudson, Rye, Eastchester, Scarsdale, Bronxville and Pelham. Immigration We need to fix our broken immigration system. For decades, politicians have tried to pass comprehensive immigration reform, but have failed time and time again. With a broken Washington DC, career politicians constantly fail to reach any kind of agreement leaving millions suffering from Washington's ineptitude. With over 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States, among them 3.6 million that entered before their 18th birthday and who know no home other than America just like Sammy was in his teenage years, creating a pathway to legal status and citizenship is the way forward. Sammy call to end this administration's policy of separating families and adopting an accountability and transparency system that treats all immigrants is a humane manner with dignity and respect for all. Learn More > Veteran Rights This country must live up to its promise to those that gave fought for its ideals. My fellow veteran brothers and sisters have fought wars for over the last decade and under questionable intelligence just to come back and see that this country does appropriately fund the Veteran’s Administration. The bureaucracy that has plagued the VA for decades must end. Learn More > Education A country that ensures that its citizens are well educated is a country that is ensuring its prosperity for centuries to come. Education is the bedrock to a civil society and government plays a role that all its citizens are receiving a quality education. Sammy believes that this country needs a world class Pre-K to 12 and post secondary education that does not bankrupt young Americans before they enter the workforce. The student loan crisis is the next economic bubble if its not addressed as soon as possible. Sammy Ravelo call for investing in free trade schools and public college tuition to qualified individuals. Learn More > Climate Change According to the National Climate Assessment, human influences are the number one cause of global warming, especially the carbon pollution we cause by burning fossil fuels and the pollution-capturing we prevent by destroying forests. It’s time to get smart about investing in a robust renewable energy economy so that we can protect our planet while creating jobs and opportunity in the process. Climate change is real and is a clear and present danger to our planet. We need to build a new energy grid and rid ourselves of pollutants like coal, oil, and start investing more in renewable energy like sun and wind. Sammy believes that by doing so America will create millions of jobs and maintain an economic edge with other develop countries that are shifting to green energy. Sammy supports an economy that is built around protecting the environment and lead in this issue. The increasing number of droughts, intense storms, and floods we're seeing as our warming atmosphere holds—and then dumps—more moisture poses risks to public health and safety, and it is becoming a National Security issue if not addressed now. Learn More > Healthcare Healthcare is a right, not a privilege. Affordable health insurance that covers all pre-existing conditions—no matter who you are is a right that all Americans should have. The richest country in the history of the world should provide free healthcare to all its citizens. Sammy believes that big pharma is one of the leading causes of skyrocket insurance premiums and should be held accountable. Learn More > Foreign Policy The current administration has made America weak. Our traditional allies are leery and no longer trust that we will follow our commitments. Sammy believes that the White House has not been accountable by the current members of congress. America must return to being the moral leader that multiple administrations fought hard to maintain for over 75 years. The alliances that were built such as NATO are under threat. Our troops deserve leaders that have their lives and well being in mind when implementing policy.
China has the world’s fastest and largest high-speed rail network — more than 19,000 miles, the vast majority of which was built in the past decade. The US has fallen behind. Sammy believes that a serious investment in our fallen infrastructure system inclined roads and bridges will not only help compete with other developed nations in the 21st century it will create millions of jobs. Learn More > Women Rights Legislation restricting a woman right to chose are popping all over the United States. There is a concerted effort to restrict a woman Reproductive rights. Sammy supports ending the Hyde Amendment, protect Title X funding and Planned Parenthood, and guarantee access to reproductive health care nationwide. Gun Control Sammy knows that current gun laws are failing: they are not sufficiently protecting Americans and their communities specially communities of color. When violence in these communities rise, it is minority kids that are the ones at the end of that violent attack. As a 25 year veteran of the New York Police Department, Sammy has witnessed first hand how gun violence continues to destroy families and endanger neighborhoods. Illegal firearms in the hands of irresponsible actors are a threat to law enforcement as well. Many officers have died at the hands of perpetrators possessing illegal guns. America can protect gun rights and balance the Second Amendment with sensible Gun laws. These laws should be enacted that can protect families and at the same time protect the rights of responsible gun owners. congress, Sammy will work hard to make sure that universal background checks along with mental health requirements are part of a package legislation that can solve the gun violence problem. Learn More >
Our democracy is fixed! Those that have money have a bigger say in what happens in our democracy. One corporation equals the voices of millions of ordinary folks. Billionaires have more power than all the folks that work for them combine. It is time to end this. Sammy supports a constitutional amendment that eliminates corporate money out of our elections. Government should work for the interests of ordinary Americans, not corporations and special interests. [2] |
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| —Sammy Ravelo’s campaign website (2020)[3] | ||
See also
2021 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 27, 2021
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Sammy Ravelo 2020 campaign website, “Campaign Issues,” accessed June 22, 2020
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