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The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of New York State and asked of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).Questions & Answers
2. Legislative district boundary lines are drawn by the legislators themselves and are tied directly to the advantages of party politics. Would you support the establishment of an independent commission as a more open and ethical way to create districts?
Yes, in fact I'm a sponsor of a bill in the Assembly that would do just that.3. Amid the recent reports that more and more young people are leaving upstate cities for better opportunities, what would you propose to reverse this trend?
Lower property and school taxes, create a more competitive business climate through various reforms, develop new urban neghborhood near revitalized downtowns...4. Legislative districts have been determined on a partisan basis. Would you support establishing an independent commission as a more open and ethical way to create the districts? Please explain.
Yes. I have sponsored legislation that would create an independent commission.5. Do you support joint committees to reconcile differences between bills on the same issue passed by both houses of the legislature?
Yes, of course.6. New York State Legislators did not address the pending CFE (Campaign for Fiscal Equity) suit during the 2006 session. What would you propose to expedite the resolution of the CFE case?
Establish a fair foundation formula for school aid that takes into account regional costs and district needs. This way we can develop a solution that addresses the question: "How much does it cost to provide a sound and basic education to every child in NYS?"
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