Senator Mattera's 2026 Legislative Survey March 23, 2026 1.) What issues concern you most? (Please check up to three) Keeping Long Island affordable Public safety and crime prevention High taxes and cost of living Energy costs and utility bills School quality and education funding Parental rights in education lllegal immigration and its impact on NY communities Support for veterans and seniors Mental health and addiction services Local infrastructure and road improvements Business growth and local job creation Government waste and spending in Albany Environmental protection and water quality 2.) Do you feel the cost of living in New York is becoming too expensive? Yes — seriously considering leaving NY Yes — struggling but staying Somewhat concerned No 3.) What expenses do you feel are impacting you the most? Property taxes Rent or mortgage Utility bills Groceries Gas and transportation Insurance rates Childcare expenses Healthcare premiums Public Safety 4.) Do you feel safe in your community? Yes No Unsure 5.) What should be prioritized to make you feel safer? Strengthening laws to keep repeat offenders off the streets More support for law enforcement Mental health intervention programs Addiction treatment programs School safety improvements Tougher penalties for violent crime 6.) Are rising utility costs affecting your household budget? Yes — significantly Yes — somewhat Not yet, but concerned they will soon No 7.) What should NY prioritize to make energy more affordable? Lowering utility costs Expanding reliable energy supply Responsible renewable energy expansion Infrastructure upgrades Increasing consumer ratepayer protections 8.) Do you believe parents should have greater involvement in decisions affecting their children’s education? Yes No Unsure 9.) What is your top educational concern? School safety Academic performance Property tax burden for schools Curriculum transparency Career & technical education programs Mental health support for students 10.) What improvements would help your community the most? Road and other infrastructure upgrades Traffic and congestion solutions Downtown revitalization l Parks and recreation investments Support for local small businesses Affordable housing options Open Feedback: Are there any other issues you would like to see me focus on in Albany? Open Feedback: Are there any other issues you would like to see me focus on in Albany? Open Feedback: Are there any other issues you would like to see me focus on in Albany? Item weight Add more items more items Leave this field blank Share this Questionnaire facebook x(Twitter) email
