League of Women Voters of New York Education Foundation
Erie County, NY November 7, 2006 Election
	Maximillian G. Tresmond Answers Questions Candidate for Member of the State Assembly; District 146

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

1. There is growing support for reform of the Rockefeller drug laws. What will you do to: a.) Initiate significant reform of these laws; b.) Provide adequate financial support for programs, on the community level, designed to cope with the impact of such reform?

Drug rehab for non violent drug offenses, harsher penalties for drug dealers and violent drug offenders. Adequate funding for community based rehab program.

2. What programs and actions will you support to protect communities from the negative consequences of the state’s increasing dependence on gambling revenue?

1. Community awareness program re: dangers of gambling addiction.
2. Increase in social programs re: treatment of gambling addiction.
3. Increase funding for Police and Security forces.

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