Teresa J. Bryant
Teresa J. Bryant is running for New York State Senator - 4th District
BACKGROUND
- Bryant, 61, of Central Islip, is not enrolled in a party in the general election. She is a registered nurse and has a doctoral degree in psychology from St. Thomas University in Florida.
- Bryant has worked for the Suffolk County Department of Social Services and the Central Islip School District.
- She is active with the Islip chapter of the NAACP and the Central Islip Civic Council.
 
ISSUES
- Bryant said that if elected she will focus on making New York State more affordable by finding ways to reduce the cost of houses and apartments.
- She said she would seek more funding for mental health services, including preventive care.
- Bryant said she would work to reduce the stigma that keeps people from seeking mental health care and would address crime, illegal drug use and improve education.
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