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The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Nassau County and asked of all candidates for this office.
See below for questions on
Education Finance,
Redistricting
Click on a name for candidate information. See also more information about this contest.
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1. Public education is financed through property taxes and state funds. What other means of raising revenue would you support?*
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Answer from Carl L. Marcellino:
I would support any measure, which balances the needs of providing our children with a world-class education while not undermining our economic viability. We should remove wasteful spending and systematic fraud and dedicate these savings to our education system. I am proud to have cosponsored legislation this year creating a new, independent Office of Medicaid Inspector General. By combating rampant fraud in the system, it is projected to save New Yorkers close to $2 billion. I would support earmarking these funds for public education.
Answer from Leslie C. Bielanski:
Instead of looking for additional funds from other means, we should evaluate the funds currently being given to schools. In addition, Long Island schools need a person in Albany who will fight for a more equitable distribution of state funds. More state funds for Long Island schools as well as a review of school spending would lessen, if not eliminate, the need for additional funding.
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2. Legislative districts have been determined on a partisan basis. Would you support establishing an independent commission as a more open and ethical way to create the districts? Please explain.*
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Answer from Carl L. Marcellino:
Numerous courts have repeatedly upheld the drawing of Senate and Assembly districts. They comply with Federal Law mandating that Legislative Districts provide fair and equitable representation for the demographic groups who reside in their specific communities. I would be willing to discuss the creation of an independent commission provided it will achieve real results and not merely create another government bureaucracy.
Answer from Leslie C. Bielanski:
By establishing an independent commission, partisan politics can be taken out of the equation and districts can be more fairly created.
Responses to questions asked of each candidate
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- Original answers for a published Voters Guide
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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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