Candidate for New York Governor in 2018 New York 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedHomelessness was a top priority in Syracuse and it became one of the first cities in the US to end veteran homelessness. Learn more
. We must stop criminalizing poverty, build trust, and support innovative programs like the House Stability Support (HSS) program, which would create a statewide rent supplement for low-income families and individuals facing eviction, homelessness or the loss of housing due to domestic violence or hazardous conditions. Learn more
Require all contracts for goods or services be subject to open competitive bidding with approval and oversight by the State Comptroller. Learn more
Enforce the penalties that currently exist to withhold legislative salaries without the prospect of retroactive payment in the event the budget deadline is not met. Timeliness, transparency, and effective policy-making should not be mutually exclusive achievements. Learn more
Takeover the local share of Medicaid payments and insist the savings gets passed onto property tax payers. When accomplished, this will soften the detrimental impact brought on by the federal decision to do-away with the deductibility of state and local property taxes. Learn more
12 billion a year is going to economic state programs that do not address the needs of the community. Learn more
Re-examine the Public Meetings Law to strengthen its application of an open process. We need to stop the closed-door, back-room approach to budget negotiations. Learn more
Require the legislature to conduct the budget process in a timely manner. Learn more
Remove restrictions on absentee ballots Learn more
Empower the State Comptroller, not the Governor, as chief oversight agent of economic development proposals to restore fairness and openness to the process. Learn more
Allow for election day voter registration Learn more
We need to change the way our elections are run. New York State is ranked 48th in the nation in voter participation and our political leaders have actively blocked reforms that a majority of other states have instituted to make voting easier. Learn more
We will bring honesty, integrity, and accountability back to state government. Learn more
Prohibit use of state giveaways in the form of ‘economic development programs’ aimed at rewarding campaign contributors and friends. Learn more
Demand non-partisan redistricting in New York State Learn more
We need to cut the waste and fraud in our state. Learn more
Push for nonpartisan special elections for open state legislative seats Learn more
Implement vote by mail Learn more
Push for electronic poll books Learn more
Disband the ineffective Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) and replace it with a truly independent commission with the power to investigate and fight corruption. Learn more
Consolidate state and federal primaries Learn more
Institute statewide early voting Learn more
Ban anonymous campaign contributions (the “LLC loophole”). Learn more
As a start, we need ensure the $550 million promised by the State is allocated in a timely manner to remediate hazardous conditions, hire qualified talent to lead the organization, and provide capital funding to ensure work can be completed. Learn more
As governor I will work with advocates, planners, and developers to stimulate the market to build and maintain housing that meets the needs of renters, half of whom make less than $46,000 a year. Learn more
Take ownership of the MTA crisis Learn more
Lay out priorities to be addressed (i.e. signals and lines), and come to a joint multi-year agreement on operating revenue and capital plan expenses. Learn more
Ensure access to educational and employment opportunities through universal high-speed broadband access. Learn more
Require that MTA board members have no conflicts of interest that may detract from their ability to focus on the decisions needed to fix the transit system. Learn more
Work with leadership in New York City to find and appoint board members focused solely on fixing the transit system. Learn more
Insist that all MTA officials appointed by the current governor resign. Learn more
Real infrastructure solutions that do not waste tax dollars Learn more
Cut property taxes to relieve the crushing burden that is crippling local governments and driving residents out of New York. Learn more
Slash the parts of the state’s vast bureaucracy that waste public money, delivering little to no value for New York taxpayers. Learn more
Limit outside compensation of statewide officials and state legislators to 25% of their salaries. Learn more
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