Janet Tweed's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for State Assembly (NY) - District 102
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New York State Legislative Election 2024 Political Courage Test
| Pro-choice | a) Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support legalizing abortion when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape? | ||
| No | c) Do you support the prohibition of public funds (e.g. Medicaid) for organizations that perform abortions? | ||
| Yes | a) In order to balance the budget, do you support limiting state government spending on social programs (e.g. SNAP, TANF)? | ||
| No | b) Do you support a decrease in income taxes in order to promote economic growth? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support a wealth tax in order to pay for public programs in your state? | ||
| Yes | d) Do you support the implementation of congestion pricing in New York State? | ||
| I don't support decreasing income taxes, but I certainly support decreasing local property taxes, which are far more regressive than income taxes. Shifting fiscal responsibilities from local to state resources would benefit our economy and be more just, particularly as rural residents like those in the 102nd district tend to be more land-rich, but income-poor. | |||
| No | a) Do you support capital punishment for violent crimes? | ||
| No | b) Should an individual under 18 accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult? | ||
| No | c) Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police? | ||
| No | d) Do you support the use of private prisons? | ||
| No | e) Do you support mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent drug offenders? | ||
| I do not support using state and local police resources to perform the duties of another agency. Additionally, having state and local police agencies try to enforce federal mandates can lead to racial profiling and a deprioritization of local police matters. It can also create unintentional harm by causing members of immigrant communities to avoid reporting or cooperating with investigations of serious crimes, letting dangerous criminals go free. | |||
| Yes | a) Do you support state government spending as a means of promoting economic growth (e.g. grants, tax incentives)? | ||
| No | b) Do you support reducing state government regulations on the private sector (e.g. for business or the environment)? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support an increase of the minimum wage in New York? | ||
| Yes | d) Do you support government spending on affordable housing projects in New York? | ||
| Yes | e) Do you support prohibiting non-compete agreements from employers in New York State? | ||
| New York State has a minimum wage that allows more people to earn a living wage, and has staggered increases over the next several years. I support New York's efforts. A raise of the federal minimum wage is needed and would benefit many more people. | |||
| No | a) Do you support adopting federal education standards (e.g. Common Core) in New York? | ||
| No | b) Do you support state funding for charter schools? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support increasing teacher salaries AND/OR benefits in New York? | ||
| Yes | d) Should immigrants in the United States who graduate from New York high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities, regardless of immigration status? | ||
| Yes | a) Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)? | ||
| No | b) Do you support state governments allowing permits for drilling on public lands? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support increasing state funding for clean drinking water initiatives? | ||
| Yes | d) Do you support the establishment of the Home Energy Affordability Transition (HEAT) Act? | ||
| Yes | a)Do you support limiting campaign contributions from corporations, unions, and individuals? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support the use of an independent or bipartisan commission for redistricting? | ||
| No | c) Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls? | ||
| Yes | d) Do you support automatic voter registration? | ||
| Yes | e) Do you support the implementation of ranked choice voting in New York? | ||
| Yes | a) Do you generally support gun-control legislation (e.g. red flag laws, closing the boyfriend loophole)? | ||
| Yes | b) Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support the right to concealed carry in New York? | ||
| I support the right to concealed carry in New York because there is a reasonable permitting and licensing requirement, which includes a background check and a 16-hour required safety training. | |||
| Yes | a) Should the state government increase funding for treatment facilities to combat opioid abuse? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support a government-run (e.g. single-payer) healthcare program such as Medicare-for-All? | ||
| Yes | c) Should an individual have the right to choose to die (e.g. those with a terminal illness) through euthanasia? | ||
| Yes | d) Do you support mandating vaccinations (e.g. for school or employment)? | ||
| Yes | e) Do you support expanding paid family AND/OR medical leave benefits (e.g. maternity leave)? | ||
| Yes | f) Should the government be able to regulate the cost of prescription drugs? | ||
| Yes | a) Do you support inclusion of sexual orientation in New York's anti-discrimination laws? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in New York's anti-discrimination laws? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support greater efforts by New York's state government in closing gender, racial, and other wage gaps? | ||
| If elected, I�d be one of few legislators in Albany who are frontline healthcare workers. Healthcare accessibility and affordability are some of my top priorities, and I�d provide a needed voice on how legislative changes would impact providers and patients. I support the New York Health Act, similar to Medicare for All, which would ensure universal coverage of all New Yorkers at lower cost than our current system. Implementation will be a sizeable cost, but residents' private healthcare contributions would drop significantly more. Single-payer healthcare is also an economic development tool, as healthcare costs are so burdensome to businesses -- accounting for 60% or more of expenditures in many industries. Access to safe, affordable housing is the concern I�ve heard most consistently while traveling the 102nd district. In addition to being a basic human need, affordable housing is also crucial for building our economy. In many towns, businesses are hamstrung in expanding because there isn�t enough housing for new workers. There are several New York State programs intended to support community growth and revitalization that focus on clustered and mixed-use development, including rental properties and traditional home ownership. This type of smart development provides protections for open space and farmland, eases transportation demands, and promotes equality. Everyone deserves to have a home. I will work with private and state leaders to improve our housing stock in ways that are collaborative and respect home rule. Climate change is already happening. As a member of my village board, I helped spearhead the effort to make Delhi a Climate-Smart Community. This New York State designation supports local governments in adapting to climate change through grants, rebates, and technical assistance. We have taken advantage of such assistance to weatherize and improve energy efficiency in municipal buildings � a change that protects the environment and saves tax dollars long-term. Renewable energy infrastructure is being built across the state, but the state legislature can do more to incentivize that buildout on existing infrastructure (brownfield sites, along highways, over parking lots and on buildings, etc.) � and not on prime open spaces like farmland and forests. |
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