“The people of Hudson Valley elected me because we believe we can be the change Albany needs—and we already are. We helped pass the Build Public Renewables Act, and we continue to be driven by the possibility of a beautiful future because we know we’re the ones who’ll deliver it.”
— Sarahana Shrestha
Sarahana Shrestha
Candidate for New York State Assembly
About Sarahana
Sarahana is a first-generation immigrant from Nepal, a climate organizer, and a lifelong advocate for the working class. The democracy and movements that emerged from the political uprisings of her childhood inspired in her an enduring conviction: that when we come together, even the most insurmountable things are possible.
Sarahana lives in Esopus with her husband, their dog Seaweed, and several free-spirited chickens.
Sarahana’s Priorities
Climate & Energy
The only state legislator to intervene in the Central Hudson rate case; introduced a bill to ban late fees and shut-offs during major investigations and to make Central Hudson publicly-owned.
Housing
Pass Good Cause Eviction and has a plan to build permanently affordable and high quality homes by creating a state Social Housing Development Authority
Healthcare
Helped eliminate co-pays on insulin for state-regulated plans, champions universal healthcare with the New York Health Act, and introduced an AARP-backed bill to cap prescription drug prices
“When I ran for office, I was told the Build Public Renewables Act would never pass. We passed it in my first year in Albany, and in my second we passed Good Cause Eviction. I won’t give up this seat until we pass the New York Health Act next.”
—Sarahana Shrestha
