To best represent the residents of the 60th NYS Senate district, it is important that I hear directly from constituents. Residents often share their thoughts through phone calls, emails, and letters to our office, or in person at community events. I also find surveys useful to gather input from thousands of people at once.

Back in November, my office sent questionnaires to all households in the district, asking residents to share their thoughts by mail or through our website. The survey, while not scientific, provides a snapshot of where residents stand on some important state issues. As promised, here are the results.

1.) Do you agree with the State’s “bell-to-bell” ban on cell phones in school?

Yes     87%     No     7%     Undecided     6% 

2.) Should NYS develop and construct a new nuclear power plant in the upstate region?

Yes     44%     No     32%     Undecided     24%

3.) Starting Jan. 1, NYS will require most newly constructed buildings to be fully powered by electricity. Do you support this? (This initiative is now on hold) 

Yes     8%     No     86%     Undecided     6%

4.) Proposed legislation would allow offshore wind turbines in Lake Erie. Do you agree with this idea?

Yes     29%     No     60%     Undecided     11%

5.) Do you support work requirements for able-bodied Medicaid recipients?

Yes     80%     No     10%     Undecided     10%

6.) Would you support a constitutional amendment to allow NYS to redraw Congressional districts more often than once every ten years?

Yes     29%     No     46%     Undecided     25%

7.) Do you support the use of vote-by-mail ballots in NYS?

Yes     44%      No      51%      Undecided      5%

8.) Would you support single-payer health care, a government-run health insurance plan for all NYS residents?

Yes     27%     No      52%      Undecided     21%

Again, while not scientific, the results give me a sense of how residents feel about these critical issues and help me to advocate on your behalf. I am grateful to everyone who responded and truly honored to serve as your voice in Albany.