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Westchester County, NY November 7, 2006 Election
Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues
Member of the State Assembly; District 93

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 Shelley B. Mayer:

1) My three priorities would be to work for a fairer school funding formula as required by the C.F.E. lawsuit; to achieve employer-sponsored care for most employees; and to fight crime.

Answer from Michael J. Spano:

1) My priorities include advocating for quality education, fighting for additional state dollars, promoting a greater realm of safety for our communities, and working to reduce the tax burden on residents.

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

Answer from Michael J. Spano:

2) I unequivocally support the formation of an independent redistricting commission. Without question, this proposal will make great strides in effectuating an impartial method for our state's legislative redistricting.

Answer from Shelley B. Mayer:

2) I favor it

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

Answer from Michael J. Spano:

3) As a lifelong Yonkers resident, I strongly feel that my proven experience and my genuine dedication to public service qualify me as the best candidate to represent our great City.

Answer from Shelley B. Mayer:

3) I will be a passionate/ highly qualified advocate. An attorney with 20 + years experience with the N.Y. State Legislature, I will bring experience and a new vision of leadership to this position.

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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