Steven Raga is a lifelong Woodside resident and the first Filipino American elected to the New York State Legislature, currently serving his second term in the State Assembly. He fully supported Citizens Union’s reform agenda, and his legislative track record demonstrates clear backing for CU priorities, including championing the Student Voter Empowerment Act and introducing a FOIL response-time reduction bill that passed both chambers. Raga’s interview only helped solidify our confidence in his commitment to good government and demonstrated that he is the best candidate to effectively represent his district in the State Senate. Citizens Union prefers him in this race.