League of Women Voters of New York Education Foundation
Westchester County, NY November 7, 2006 Election
	J. Gary Pretlow Answers Questions Candidate for 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.
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Questions & Answers

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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