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Westchester County, NY November 7, 2006 Election
Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues
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.     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 George S. Latimer:

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?*

Answer from George S. Latimer:

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?*

Answer from George S. Latimer:

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

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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