League of Women Voters of New York State Education Foundation, Inc.
	Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Livingston Counties, NY November 2, 2010 Election
	Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues State Senator; District 57

The questions were prepared by the Leagues of Women Voters of New York State and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Economy, Budget, Campaign Finance, Redistricting, Education Click on a name for candidate information.   See also more information about this contest. 1. What measures do you support to save existing jobs and create new jobs in New York State? Answer from Michael J. McCormick: w fderael stimuluso mney to reach to the locallal level encourge federal officals to create more stimulus spendinglower fuel tax on truck to allow more freight to travel through state 2. How do you think New York can best deal with upcoming unsustainable deficit budgets? Answer from Michael J. McCormick: municipal employees school,town ,county,and state we must reduce our variable payroll costs along with pension and health care cost 3. What reforms would you propose to address inadequate campaign finance rules and enforcement in New York? Answer from Michael J. McCormick: not qualified to answer 4. What reforms would you support for the redistricting process? Answer from Michael J. McCormick: 60 state senators 150 assemby seats do we need this many offices with staff to argue over state spending policies enlarge the districts reduce the numbeer of seats 5. Would you support a cap on property taxes and, if so, how do you think school districts can deal with the decrease in revenue? Answer from Michael J. McCormick: no local voters can vote on their local budgets as i understand "the tax cap" it would rise with the consumer price index so its really not a cap Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' responses are not edited or corrected by the League. The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.