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Issues
1. Tax Relief
Repeal or modify the SALT cap deduction so Long Islanders are not double taxed.
Advocate for tax relief measures to ease the burden on homeowners and encourage economic growth.
Ensure more Long Island tax dollars are used to improve Long Island.
2. Infrastructure & Transportation
Prioritize investments in transportation infrastructure to alleviate traffic congestion on the Northern and Southern State Parkways and the LIE.
Improve public transportation accessibility and performance - better, faster, newer trains, improved tracks on the LIRR, and WiFi access on all trains.
Promote sustainable transportation options, such as bike lanes and pedestrian-friendly initiatives.
3. Education
Advocate for increased school funding to attract and retain talented educators in Long Island schools, as well as for use in improving the technology and infrastructure that support quality education. Aim to improve student/teacher ratios.
Strengthen partnerships between schools, businesses, and community organizations to enhance career and technical education opportunities.
4. Environmental Protection & Sustainable Development
Implement measures to protect coastal ecosystems and ensure clean water for both residents and wildlife.
Encourage sustainable development practices that balance economic growth with environmental preservation.
Foster partnerships with local environmental organizations to promote conservation efforts and raise awareness.
Increased investment in the development of sustainable local energy sources and improving the grid to ease the transition to electric energy.
5. Economic Development & Job Growth
Create an environment conducive to attracting and retaining businesses by reducing bureaucracy and streamlining regulations.
Support small business owners through grants, incentives, and resources to stimulate entrepreneurship and job creation.
Collaborate with regional economic development organizations to identify and pursue opportunities for industry diversification.
6. Women’s Rights
Codify a woman’s right to choose, as no man or government should dictate what a woman chooses to do with her own body!
7. Healthcare
Provide medicare for all who want it to ensure every citizen has access to comprehensive healthcare services, including hospital visits, doctor appointments, preventive care, prescription drugs, and mental health services.
Eliminate surprise billing.
Support innovation and research in the medical field.
8. Voting Rights
Implement policies that make is easier for eligible citizens to register and vote, such as automatic voter registration, same-day registration, and early voting options.
Address voter suppression tactics, such as gerrymandering where politicians pick their voters instead of voters picking their politicians.
Strengthen election security measures to safeguard the integrity of the voting system by supporting funding for modernizing voting systems.
9. Crime Prevention
Promote a collaborative relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Tackle socioeconomic issues that contribute to crime, such as poverty, unemployment, inequality, mental health, and a lack of education.
Enhance professional standards, training, and accountability with law enforcement agencies.
Crack down on illegal firearms and implement common sense gun laws that balance the right to bear arms with public safety concerns.
Give police the funding and tools to be safe and successful.
10. Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Create a fair immigration system that balances the needs of national security, economic growth, and humanitarian considerations.
Create pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, implement border security measures using drone and other high tech methods, improve the legal immigration system, and hire more judges to adjudicate immigration cases.