Michaelle C. Solages
Michaelle C. Solages (born March 25, 1985) is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 22nd district which includes portions of the town of Hempstead in Nassau County on Long Island. A Democrat, Solages was first elected in 2012.
Michaelle C. Solages | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 22nd district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Grace Meng [1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 25, 1985 Elmont, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Elmont, New York |
| Alma mater | Hofstra University (B.S.) |
Solages was born and raised in Elmont, New York. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Hofstra University's School of Education, Health and Human Services. Following graduation, Solages worked as a supervisor of access services at Hofstra's Axinn Library, modernizing library resources.[2] She also worked as a legislative aide for a time.
In 2012, Solages won the Democratic nomination in the newly created 22nd district, which was drawn as a Democratic stronghold.[3] She easily won her first election, and since then has never faced serious opposition. She is the first person of Haitian descent to be elected to the Assembly.[4] In the Assembly, Solages serves as the Chair of the Task Force on Food, Farm & Nutrition Policy.
She resides in Elmont, New York with her family. She is the sister of Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages.[5]
References
- "Grace Meng for Congress". Lightfield Creative. Lightfield Creative. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
- "Assemblywoman Solages recalls her political journey". The Hofstra Chronicle. Retrieved 2019-02-07.
- "Immigrants emerge as power players". Newsday. Retrieved 2019-02-07.
- "Michaelle Solages 1st Haitian Woman Elected to the New York State Assembly". L'union Suite. 2013-01-03. Retrieved 2019-02-07.
- Hackmack, Andrew (14 September 2012). "Solages wins Assembly primary". Long Island Herald. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
