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Westchester County, NY November 7, 2006 Election
Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues
Member of the State Assembly; District 87

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Westchester County and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Major Issues, Redistricting, Why You?

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1. What are the three major issues you would address immediately if elected?*

Answer from J. Gary Pretlow:

Awarding a franchise to operate Belmont, Saratoga and Aqueduct race tracks; reducing the cost of Medicaid; making the Workers Compensation system work better.

Answer from Barbara Snyder:

I would immediately address the issues of high taxes, lack of affordable housing and urban crime that are forcing New Yorkers to move out of state.

2. What is your opinion regarding the formation of an independent redistricting commission?*

Answer from Barbara Snyder:

I heartily endorse formation of an independent redistricting commission. The current process encourages complacency, inactivity and corruption by smug incumbent officeholders.

Answer from J. Gary Pretlow:

I do not agree with the proposal to form an independent redistricting commission.

3. What makes you the best candidate for this office?*

Answer from J. Gary Pretlow:

14 years experience in the Legislature has given me great knowledge of the workings of this body. The seniority I've built up benefits Mount Vernon and Yonkers which I represent.

Answer from Barbara Snyder:

I bring a fresh, youthful perspective that will infuse energy into a body of lawmakers that rarely accomplish significant changes. I want to actually make a difference!

Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League. 
  • Original answers for a published Voters Guide were limited to 30 words and are presented as submitted. Candidates have since been invited to supply answers of any length for the Web.

The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.

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