New York State Senator Kevin Parker (D-21) got "called" to public service. "It's been a dream come true to have the opportunity to serve the community that I grew up in."

In his Know Your Electeds interview, Parker talks about working on a carbon pricing bill and developing a clean energy economy. He also gives a shoutout to the botanical gardens in his district, which he calls "serene."

Parker has served as a member of the New York Senate since 2003. On his way to work, he's been listening to a Brooklyn artist named "Young MA."