State Senator 60th District

Michael Amodeo – Endorsed Democratic Candidate

·      Minimum wage increaseto $8.50

·      Makefour-year terms in the Senate and set a limit of 12 years for Legislators (three four-year terms)

·      Stop corruption and increase transparency

·      Fullban on hydrofracking in New York State

·      Make public authorities more accountable for their budgets and the fees they impose on taxpayers

·      Opposea toll hike for the Thruway and no new Tapanzee Bridge downstate

·      Find a solution to community college chargebacks and oppose increases in college tuition at SUNY colleges and universities.

·      Lift the cap on historic rehab tax credits

Mark J. Grisanti – Endorsed Republican Candidate

·      Stop excess spending in the Albany

·      Create a more accountable public service commission that would be responsible for energy affairs in the Buffalo area by eliminating roughly 150 public authorities, combining others and focusing on creating financial transparency

·      Stronger and more robust disclosure of campaign contributions that includes rigorous enforcement of the law

·      Increases to the penalties for campaign finance law violations.

·      Fiscal responsibility and reverse gross overspending and bring money back to promote jobs

·      Turn Niagara Falls Airport into a major Northeast cargo/shipping hub, for distribution of goods and services by air and land. Bring international flights to Europe, which will increase tourism and bring more money to business owners in the City of Niagara Falls

·     Proponent of charter schools

·      Support UB 2020 program

·      Comprehensive energy program to give an economic boost to businesses and invest in solar/wind power and home retrofitting

·      Cut spending in Albany