League of Women Voters of New York Education Foundation
Westchester County, NY November 7, 2006 Election
	George S. Latimer Answers Questions Candidate for Member of the State Assembly; District 91

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Westchester County and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

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

Controlling property taxes by shifting burdens away from local governments; reform of government operations; strong environmental protections to clean our air, water and land.

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

I fully support fair, independent redistricting; co-sponsor of A.6287 (Gianaris). As County Board Chairman, authored a fair, County redistricting plan with LWV participation (2001).

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

I will continue to work hard, building on my past experience in government, and my on-going commitment to reform and renewal.

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