Candidate for New York State Senate - District 50 in 2024 New York Primary Election.
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Get StartedOur economic development in New York needs greater transparency and citizens oversight. We propose the following as first steps to address this issue: An overhaul on Industrial Development Agencies (IDA) public hearing and transparency practices. - Propose legislation mandating multiple public hearings on projects set to impact communities. - Require IDA’s statewide to hold evening meetings times for public hearings. - Require economic organizations that receive public/tax payer money and in turn allocate those monies towards salary for individuals to disclose said salary publicly. Narrow the scope of business/topics that can be conducted in executive session by Industrial Development Agencies. - Propose legislation limiting Industrial Development Agencies ability to conduct business in executive session, behind closed doors, off the record. - Require readouts be made available to the public after executive sessions. Stricter job creation requirements to obtain Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements. - Place stricter requirements for job creation on developers/businesses in order to receive PILOT agreements. - Narrow the scope of projects eligible for PILOT agreements over 15 years and institute harsher penalties, including loss of tax breaks and repayment of taxes, if business/development does not meet its agreed upon commitments. - Require developers/businesses receiving to PILOT(s) to source any materials required for the project locally by a ratio of 70/30. Learn more
Our schools remain the anchor of our communities and should be treated as so, fully funded, with educators and students supported. We propose the following as steps to address this issue: Fully fund Foundation Aid in New York State. - Governors Hochul’s 2024 executive budget calls for over 400 million in cuts in public school aid. This is a major step backwards for education in New York State, we propose the full funding of foundation aid for our public schools. Repealing New York State receivership law - We propose repealing New York State receivership law which puts undue burden on public schools, educators and students. The current receivership law is antiquated and hinders public schools from growth and teacher retention. Expand the Empire State Teacher Residency Program - We propose expanding funding for the successful Empire State Teacher Residency Program by 25% to incentivize more candidates to the teaching profession, with a stronger focus on rural districts. Learn more
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