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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?*
As parents and elected officials, it is our responsibility to provide children with access to high-quality public education. With rising property taxes unduly burdening homeowners and jeopardizing our education system, the Senate enacted the STAR program, dramatically increased state school aid and established the School Property Tax Rebate Check initiative. Moreover, the Senate continues to advocate for the creation of a Blue Ribbon Commission to recommend alternatives to the existing school property tax system.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.*
The reapportionment of congressional and state legislative districts is strictly governed by the U.S. Constitution, NYS Constitution, Voting Rights Act and various decisions from both state and federal courts. In addition, the U.S. Department of Justice monitors redistricting in select counties. Developed through a series of public hearings, passed in bipartisan fashion, signed by the governor and endorsed by state and federal courts, this process includes numerous checks and balances and protects all New Yorkers.
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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