Lifelong Capital District Resident,
Public Defender, and Common Council Member
Meet Gabriella
As the first Latina and public defender elected to represent Albany’s 6th Ward, Gabriella has successfully worked to improve quality of life in our communities by passing legislation that invests in public spaces and infrastructure, supports tenants’ and workers’ rights, and increases transparency in government.
Gabriella Romero believes that:
everyone should have access to safe, affordable, quality education, housing, healthcare, and good-paying jobs.
we must fiercely protect women’s autonomy over their bodies and equitable access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare.
investing in our communities and implementing holistic diversion programs that address the root causes of crime will break the cycle of incarcerating our most vulnerable members of society and increase public safety.
we must address the impacts of the climate crisis through direct action, innovation, and also include impacted communities in development of policy solutions.
Dedicated Public Servant
Gabriella Romero works as a public defender and felony trial attorney representing people who lack the resources to defend themselves. She is a proven leader in criminal justice reform, and her unwavering commitment to increasing public safety has made a significant impact in Albany.
A Proven Track Record
Gabriella’s innovative programs and groundbreaking legislation have increased departmental transparency, tackled absentee landlords, and improved the daily lives of countless individuals. She has authored and championed bills that protect the Albany workforce, and give back to our redlined neighborhoods. Gabriella has created groundbreaking programs like a street outreach team that connects our vulnerable neighbors with supportive services.
Gabriella deeply believes the voice of every neighbor should be heard, especially in local politics and is committed to connecting residents of Albany, Guilderland, and New Scotland with the support they need.
Growing up in Albany
Gabriella Romero was born in Albany to Puerto Rican parents. She was raised in a hard-working, union household that instilled in her the values of community and fighting for all of our neighbors.
Gabriella is intimately familiar with the struggles of hard-working families and is committed to serving the residents of the 109th Assembly District.
She graduated from public high school, Union College, and Albany Law School. Gabriella Romero believes that children of all ages and from all zip codes deserve access to safe, equitable, and robust public education.