George Alvarez

George Alvarez is an American politician who currently represents the 78th District of the New York State Assembly as a Democrat.

Political career Alvarez started his political career by serving as a member of Community board 1. Alvarez challenged four decade incumbent Jose Rivera in the primary for the 78th District. Although Rivera was the heavy favorite to win the election, in no small part due to the PACs supporting him, Alvarez defeated the Assemblyman with 49% of the vote to his 28%. .

Alvarez has been a vocal supporter of the New York Clean Slate Act which, if passed, will seal the records of some convicts upon their release from prison, in an effort to increase their integration into society, lower re-offending rates, and allow them to maintain stable jobs.

Committee Membership

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Code Consumer Affairs and Protection Labor Real Property Taxation Transportation Black, Puerto Rico, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force