Assemblymember Barrett knows inflation is a significant issue facing New York families. She has worked to combat inflation by uplifting hardworking families, supporting renters and homeowners and looking out for seniors...
Hudson Valley families should feel safe in their homes and communities. Assemblymember Barrett fought to fix New York’s bail reform laws to ensure that violent criminals and repeat offenders are kept off the streets and judges have more discretion...
For many New Yorkers, the cost of basic healthcare is too high. Out of control premiums, deductibles, and copayments are pushing families to choose between going to the doctor or putting food on the table...
It is no secret that state government is in need of more transparency and meaningful campaign reforms. Assemblymember Barrett is committed to policies that ensure elected officials are paying attention to people's interests, not special interests...
The Hudson Valley is the epicenter of a Lyme disease public health crisis that affects many people -residents and visitors alike - each year. In fact, Dutchess and Columbia counties report the highest incidence of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases in the state...
Assemblymember Barrett is focused on ensuring that seniors, often active and integral parts of our Hudson Valley towns, have the tools and supports to Age in Place in the communities they call home...
One of the biggest challenges facing the Hudson River Valley communities is the loss of young people who grow up or go to school here, but then leave to start careers and settle elsewhere...
Assemblymember Barrett has been a lifelong advocate for women and girls. Last year, she was proud to support New York’s Paid Family Leave Act, which provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave to care for a new child or a sick family member...
The Hudson Valley is home to some of the best farms and farmland in the world, and agriculture is, and always has been, a large part of our region’s economy...
Nearly 20,000 veterans live and work here in Columbia and Dutchess Counties. We must do a better job to support those who served by ensuring they and their families have every opportunity to succeed when they return home to our communities...
Investing in our Students, our Schools, and Community Libraries
Assemblymember Barrett, who represents all or part of 16 school districts, has helped our public schools secure millions of dollars in state aid to reduce the tax burden and modernize school infrastructure...