Senator Griffo's 2018 Legislative Questionnaire

February 28, 2018

Legislative Questionnaire

Dear Constituent,

It has been an incredible honor to serve neighbors like you across the 47th Senate District.

Your opinion is very important to me, so please consider taking a moment to complete and return the enclosed questionnaire. Your feedback will help me better represent the residents and families of Oneida, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties.

I am committed to delivering for you and your family in this Legislative Session. As always, thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Senator Joseph Griffo

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1) In 2017, the Governor launched the Excelsior Free Tuition Program, which aims to provide middle-class families with a last mile funding provision to attend the state’s public colleges and universities. The Governor is now seeking to launch the second phase of this program, which would raise the program’s income eligibility threshold to $110,000. Do you support or oppose this program? *

2) Is a top-to-bottom review of the state’s overall economic development strategy needed? *

3) In light of violence across the country, what do you think is the best approach to addressing this issue? *

4) In an effort to revamp New York State’s bail system, the Governor has proposed legislation that would eliminate monetary bail for those facing misdemeanor and nonviolent felony charges. Under the Governor’s proposal, those facing such charges would either be released on their own recognizance or would have to comply with nonmonetary conditions imposed by a court such as reporting to a pretrial services agency. Do you support or oppose this proposal? *

5) Since we first enacted the property tax cap in 2011, it has saved property taxpayers $23 billion. The cap limits the growth in property taxes to two percent or less. Do you support making the tax cap permanent? *

6) Do you support the legalization of recreational marijuana? *

7) The Governor is proposing a payroll tax. Should the state’s income tax be replaced with a payroll tax system? *

8) I am an advocate of term limits in New York State. Do you believe term limits will help reform Albany? *

9) Are you happy with the way State Government is functioning? *

10) What do you believe should be the top issue that New York State focuses on this year?

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