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Assemblywoman  Michaelle C. Solages

Michaelle C. Solages, a fifth-term legislator, is a lifelong resident of Elmont. Assemblywoman Solages represents the communities of Valley Stream, North Valley Stream, Elmont, South Valley Stream, South Floral Park, Floral Park, the Village of Bellerose, Bellerose Terrace, North Woodmere, Stewart Manor, and sections of Franklin Square.


Michaelle was elected to represent the Twenty-second Assembly District 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. Through her work, she strives to ensure that all people are treated with dignity and protected equally under the law throughout New York State. 


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 in Long Island, and establishing innovative ways to invest in families with young children across the age spectrum from birth to kindergarten. Michaelle resides in Elmont with her family and her dog.

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Assemblymember Solages & Legislator Solages to Host MLK Day Free Legal Clinic

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Valley Stream, NY – Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages is pleased to announce a collaborative effort with the Amistad Long Island Black Bar Association and Nassau County Legislator Carrie Solages to host a Free Legal Clinic Forum in honor of Martin...

Elmont Demands a Community Center Now!

We DEMAND a Community Center in Elmont Now!

Dear Neighbor, A community center serves as the heartbeat of any town – fostering unity, delivering essential services, and creating a hub for residents to gather. Your support is crucial in turning this vision into a reality for Elmont. We've launched...

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and New York Association of Convenience Stores Call on State to Ramp Up Enforcement Efforts Targeting Illegal Flavored Vape Products

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Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and the New York Association of Convenience Stores (NYACS) today joined local Long Island community partners to call on the state to launch a coordinated enforcement effort to crack down on the sales of illegal flavored...

Constituent Questionnaire Survey 2024

As your elected representative, my primary goal is to understand your priorities and actively support the issues that hold the most significance for you. This annual survey provides you with a valuable opportunity to express your concerns about our community....

Do you need a FREE Smoke Alarm?

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Assemblywoman Solages is partnering with the American Red Cross to help reduce the occurrences of home fires by spreading fire safety awareness, providing free smoke alarms and smoke alarm installations.Do you need a FREE Smoke Alarm?For a free smoke...
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