Tina Posterli
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Tina Posterli (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 20. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Posterli completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Tina Posterli was born in Youngstown, Ohio. She gradyated from Liberty High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University in 1989. Her career experience includes working as a communications consultant in the healthcare, education, workforce development, and environmental sectors.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Tina Posterli advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 20.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Eric Ari Brown advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 20.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Eric Ari Brown advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 20.
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Posterli in this election.
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Tina Posterli completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Posterli's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Tina is a is a communications professional whose background includes advancing policies and building awareness and advocacy campaigns for workforce development, environmental, and healthcare organizations.
She has lived in the district for three decades and has served as a Long Beach City Council member and President of the Long Beach Public Schools Board of Education.
As a City Council member, Tina pushed forward investments in infrastructure to bring long-needed flood protections to the City's north shore and worked to make Long Beach one of the top 22 safest cities in the U.S.
Her school board accomplishments include working with District, State, and County officials to keep schools open throughout the pandemic and on a budget process that resulted in a 0% tax levy increase for 2021-2022 along with curriculum enhancements and facilities upgrades.
Tina has a history of building relationships with diverse stakeholders to foster consensus and drive collective action toward common goals.
She is the proud mother of a 23 year-old daughter and Golden Retriever fur baby and has a background in the performing arts. - Together for a Stronger Future: Ensuring economic growth, healthcare access, and environmental sustainability for all.
- Empowering minds: Investing in quality education for every student's success.
- Building Safer Communities: Committed to security, trust, and comprehensive safety solutions.
Protecting and advancing reproductive rights and healthcare equity, defending funding for and investing in our public education system, and investments in clean water initiatives.
My parents. I recently lost both of them. They embodied everything I strive to be and instilled values and a strong work ethic in me.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. This movie impacted me greatly at a very young age. It highlights the importance of integrity and moral courage in the face of political cynicism and manipulation, emphasizes the importance of citizen engagement in the political process, and demonstrates the importance of standing up for what is right, even in the face of overwhelming opposition.
Integrity, fairness, competence, leadership, communication skills, vision, problem-solving skills, empathy, and accountability. All of these together help ensure that an elected official can effectively represent and serve their constituents.
I'm highly dedicated and committed to serving the needs of my community. I have a strong sense of responsibility and desire to make a positive impact. I'm confident my combination of dedication, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to ethical leadership make me well-suited to effectively serve as Assembly Member in District 20 and advocate for the interests of the community.
There are several core responsibilities, primarily centered around representing constituents and contributing to the legislative process at the state level. These include: drafting, proposing, debating, and voting on state laws and resolutions; representing the interests and concerns of the constituents; participating in the development and approval of the state budget; serving on legislative committees; monitoring and evaluating the implementation of state laws and programs; community engagement; advocacy and leadership on issues that are important to the district or the state as a whole; develop informed policy proposals; assisting constituents in navigating state government services, providing support, and addressing concerns; and upholding high ethical standards to maintain public trust and integrity in the legislative process.
I would like to leave a legacy of improved educational opportunities and better school funding and one that fosters economic development, protects reproductive rights and ensures high-quality healthcare for all constituents. Overall, my goal is to leave a legacy that reflects my values, my belief in the power of collective action to create positive change, and my commitment to making a difference.
The Apollo 11 lunar landing. Watching Neil Armstrong become the first human to set foot on the moon when I was about 3 years old. I have a distinct memory of being mesmerized while watching it on TV.
I worked alongside my best friend as an "assistant" babysitter from the ages of 14-16, then working filing records in a local doctor's office from 18-21.
To Kill a Mockingbird because even when I first read it at a young age, it inspires thought into profound themes such as racial injustice, moral growth, and fortitude. It challenges us to reflect on our own beliefs and societal norms.
Wonder Woman. The power of the bracelets!
"Don't Worry" by Bob Marley
Becoming a single mother after a divorce. It's taught me resilience and gave me the grit and financial acumen that led to being able to purchase my own home while sending my daughter through college.
The ideal relationship is one of cooperation, collaboration, and mutual respect. This consists of open, regular communication, respect for separation of powers, compromise and negotiation, and a commitment to finding solutions to shared challenges. Ultimately, the governor and legislature should prioritize the well-being of the state and its citizens above partisan politics or personal agendas.
We face many challenges, but I perceive those of the greatest significance to be: healthcare access and equity, education reform; fiscal sustainability; upgrading and modernizing infrastructure, including water and sewer systems, broadband access, and transportation systems; strengthening public safety; homelessness; and climate change and environmental sustainability.
I believe it's beneficial, but other traits, skills, and experience such as life experience, sound perspective, and a history of serving at the local level in communities on school boards, PTAs, or advisory boards can be equally as important.
Building relationships is key to passing fair, balanced legislation and achieving meaningful outcomes on behalf of the constituents and their communities.
Although I have and continue to admire many legislators over the course of my life, I am unique in my approach and positions.
I am focused on being elected to this position and serving the citizens of AD-20.
After Superstorm Sandy, our community, like many others, was devastated. Over the course of the years afterward, in my positions on the school board and City Council, I heard stories from many residents most impacted from the flooding damage from this and other storms, including those living in a part of our community that has historically faced environmental justice issues. During my time on the City Council, I was able to work to finally push through an infrastructure project that will protect the residents in this community that are most vulnerable to flooding impacts. I also worked to secure grants to re-engineer the sewage system to stop the discharge of millions of gallons of effluent into Reynolds Channel each day, that will ultimately stop this waste from entering our most vulnerable neighborhoods during flooding events.
I really don't have one, but I appreciate a good one when I hear it.
It depends on the nature of the emergency and oversight mechanisms in place to ensure accountability and checks and balances. There are times when granting emergency powers can be necessary to respond effectively to emergencies, but it is imperative to strike a balance between empowering the government to act decisively and safeguarding against potential abuses of power.
Comprehensive, bipartisan legislation to combat antisemitism at the state level.
Health, Education, and Ways and Means
They are fundamental pillars of a healthy democracy. Transparency enables citizens to assess whether government spending aligns with their priorities and values, and serves as a deterrent against corruption and misuse of public resources. Accountability goes hand-in-hand with transparency. Elected officials and government agencies must be accountable to the public for their decisions and actions.
Some measures, such as the Equal Rights Amendment, are so important that they should be voted on directly by the people. Districting can sometimes give more power to a political party that doesn’t reflect the political beliefs of the majority of residents, so putting the vote directly to the people on these types of issues that may not be adequately addressed by the legislature allows them to have a dec
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Leadership
Speaker of the House:Carl Heastie
Representatives
Democratic Party (102)
Republican Party (47)
Vacancies (1)
