Senator Ortt's 2021 Legislative Questionnaire

February 08, 2021

covid
Taxes
Healthcare

Your Opinion Counts!

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Which of the following describes your thoughts on our current voter registration system?

The current system is sufficient

It is too difficult to access polls

Identification should be required at polls

Should New York State raise taxes to close budget shortfalls?

No, raising taxes hurts middle-class New Yorkers

Yes, but only on the wealthy

Yes, we must close the budget deficit

Do you support taxpayer dollars being spent on political campaigns?

Yes

Unsure

Should the state police search an individual’s internet and social media history before he/she is permitted to buy a gun?

Yes

Unsure

Do you support the censoring of opinions on social media platforms?

Yes

Unsure

Several legislators have pushed a “single-payer” or “Medicare for all” healthcare system. Under this system, you would pay significantly more in taxes in order to receive health insurance through New York State instead of private insurance. Do you support single-payer healthcare?

Yes

Unsure

Should New York legalize recreational marijuana?

Yes

Unsure

Do you support increasing the number of crimes eligible for cashless bail and the release of those arrested for dangerous crimes back into our communities with appearance tickets?

Yes

Unsure

Do you support tax cuts for small businesses facing economic challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes

Unsure

Do you support raising the minimum wage for employees of medium and small businesses?

Yes

Unsure

How would you rate the state’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Great

Above Average

Average