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The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Nassau County and asked of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).Questions & Answers
1. Public education is financed through property taxes and state funds. What other means of raising revenue would you support?*
Long Island's public schools have a nationally renowned reputation. But, the quality education once found on Long Island is more and more at risk because of Albany's inattention to our local property tax burdens. Proper funding for our schools can be achieved by de-politicizing the school funding formula. In creating a transparent funding mechanism and ensuring fiscal responsibility, I will fight to make the right choice for Long Island's families and our future.2. 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 am in favor of reforming Albany and strongly support the creation of an independent redistricting commission. The process of redrawing districts has become politically charged and is often misused for political gain. We need to reform the redistricting process by creating a non-partisan redistricting panel, one that is independent and not beholden to politicians. Redistricting reform will prevent the disenfranchisement of millions of voters.
Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.
- Original answers for a published Voters Guide were limited are presented as submitted. Candidates have since been invited to supply answers of any length for the Web.
Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).
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