Issue Position: Government Participation

Issue Position

The outpouring of local, grassroots support that I've witnessed throughout the past several years I've served in the Senate, in defense of the Elmira Psychiatric Center and Monterey Shock, for example, as well as more recently in response to the heroin crisis and so many other regional assets, challenges, crises, institutions and natural disaster responses has served as a dramatic reminder of how much the people of the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes region care and are always ready to help.

First, I can't do enough to express my appreciation and to encourage your ongoing interest and participation in New York State government.

That's especially true when it comes to your input on so many of the common goals we share throughout the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions. Throughout my time as your representative in the New York State Senate, I've heard from thousands upon thousands of constituents who took the time through an e-mail, a letter, a phone call or a community meeting to share concerns, ideas, opinions and suggestions for better government.

This input makes all the difference, and I can't do enough to encourage it.

The point is this: we can't afford to stop working together on the economic, fiscal, public health and safety and all of the many other challenges facing our region and state.

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