Alfred E. Taylor (born August 12, 1957) is an American politician serving as a member of the New York State Assembly for the 71st district.

A lifelong resident of Harlem, Taylor was a troubled youth who was able to turn to judge Bruce Wright, who mentored him and gave him an interest in community service.

[1] Taylor then served in the Military Police Corps while earning his GED, then graduated from Lehman College.

[8] Taylor has received scrutiny from pro-choice and LGBT groups over his stances on abortion and gay rights.

[14] He has also faced criticism over his refusal to perform same-sex marriages in his capacity as pastor of Harlem's Infinity Mennonite Church.