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Bronx, Westchester County, NY November 7, 2006 Election
Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues
State Senator; District 36

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 Ruth H. Thompson:

Child sexual abuse; Domestic violence; Education.

Answer from Curtis Brooks:

1) Political Reform, Educational Reform, Immigration Reform.

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

Answer from Ruth H. Thompson:

I support an independent redistricting commission.

Answer from Curtis Brooks:

2) I am clueless regarding the formation of an independent redistricting commission, simply because I have never witnessed any commission being independent.

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

Answer from Curtis Brooks:

3) I am not afraid to represent my constituency's interests and address unpopular issues, because of my many years representing the rights, benefits, opportunities & protections under law for citizens in general.

Answer from Ruth H. Thompson:

My years of public service, my commitment to my constituents and my demonstrated leadership ability. I am not afraid to stand up for the issues and my beliefs.

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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