Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages

Michaelle was first elected in 2012 and is the first person of Haitian descent to be elected into the New York State Legislature. She currently serves as the Assembly Deputy Majority Leader as well as Chair of The New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus. As a mother, Michaelle has championed issues like maternal health, and works everyday to ensure New York State is a place where the future generations can grow up to be healthy and prosperous.  

Michaelle has continued to advocate for Nassau County’s middle class and small businesses by fighting for property tax relief, equitable state funding of schools, and increased public transportation services on Long Island. Michaelle is also nationally recognized as a leading advocate in improving access to quality childcare, implementing a universal pre-k framework on Long Island, and establishing innovative ways to invest in families with young children across the age spectrum from birth to kindergarten.