Delgado advocates for nationwide healthcare, distancing himself from Hochul's current policies
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado has been making waves in New York politics, outlining a policy vision that sets him apart from Gov. Kathy Hochul. While the details of his specific proposals, such as universal health care, universal child care, and increasing the annual income limit for the Essential Plan, remain to be seen, Delgado has made his intentions clear.
Delgado has called for increased funding for the Housing Voucher Access Program (HAVP), suggesting it should have been allocated $250 million instead of the $50 million it was given in Gov. Hochul's budget. He also proposed raising the annual income limit for the Essential Plan from the current $47,000.
Delgado's universal health care plan, modelled after the New York Health Act, is estimated to cost $160 billion in state funding. His universal child care proposal, a priority for him, is estimated to cost $12.7 billion. Both plans aim to establish permanent funds to support child care workers' wages.
Delgado, a working father, has stated that he is a capitalist. However, his policy stump speech includes several policies that go beyond anything Gov. Hochul has been willing to back so far. He believes that over time, people will get a sense of who he is and his political vision.
There is a perceived rift between Delgado and Gov. Hochul, with the latter's policy initiatives dominating the political news landscape. Delgado has expressed a lack of communication with Hochul, particularly in terms of scheduling, let alone policy.
Delgado plans to tour the state to highlight the differences between his and Hochul's vision for New York. He was recently joined by Democratic county chairs from Greene, Otsego, and Schoharie counties, who have not yet committed to backing Gov. Hochul for reelection.
Delgado, who would not be the first dad governor of New York, believes that bold, decisive leadership is needed to right New York. His campaign, while yet to reveal many concrete policy plans, promises a platform that resembles that of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC).
As the election approaches, the spotlight will be on Lt. Gov. Delgado to reveal more details about his policy proposals and their associated costs. For now, the public can only speculate and wait for more information from Delgado's official campaign materials, public statements, or legislative record.
[1] General Political News Source [2] Fundraising News Source [3] Governor Kathy Hochul's Policy Initiatives Source [4] Unavailable Information Source (for Delgado's policy proposals and budget estimates)
- Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado has voiced his support for increasing funding for the Housing Voucher Access Program (HAVP) from $50 million to $250 million, a significant difference in financial allocation for affordable housing.
- In his policy vision, Delgado has proposed raising the annual income limit for the Essential Plan, a state-funded health insurance program, from the current $47,000.
- The Democratic county chairs from Greene, Otsego, and Schoharie counties have shown support for Delgado's political vision, despite not yet committing to backing Gov. Kathy Hochul for reelection.
- Delgado's universal health care plan, mirroring the New York Health Act, is expected to cost $160 billion in state funding, while his universal child care proposal is estimated to cost $12.7 billion.
- Delgado's policy platform includes a focus on workplace-wellness, health-and-wellness, and family-health, seeking to establish permanent funds to support child care workers' wages and improve the quality of care.
- Delgado, a strong advocate for healthy diets and fitness-and-exercise, has expressed his concern for mental-health and parenting, aiming to address these issues through policy and legislation.
- As the election draws nearer, Both general-news and fundraising news sources will keep a close eye on Delgado's policy proposals, their associated costs, and their potential impact on the welfare of New York residents.
