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New York Assembly District 82

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    Michael R. Benedetto
    (Dem)

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    Irene Guanill
    (Rep, Cons, VA)

Biographical Information

What would be your top three priorities if elected?

What do you think would be the most beneficial policies to address climate change and the damage caused by climate change in NYS?

What policies will you pursue to promote social and racial justice in our state?

What actions, if any, would you propose New York State take after the recent Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais?

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Experience and Qualifications Irene Guanill has been actively involved with Real Estate since 1998. Purchasing, rehabilitation of properties and sales
Community Involvement Irene Guanill has a life of service from helping seniors as a young student. Irene has always been an advocate for others. She joined Community Board 10 in 2014-2022 and held the position of 1st Vice Chair. Irene has been the Pelham Bay Merchants President since 2012.
Education Irene Guanill attended HS of Fashion Industries, BMCC, BCC and Herkimer Community College. She holds her Brokers License in Real Estate, Mediation Certification and Paralegal Certification. She is a strong believer of trade schools and Education
Campaign Endorsements Irene Guanill is Endorsed by The Bronx Republican Party, The Conservative Party, Vote Independent, The Pelham Bay Mercants
Campaign Email TeamGuanill@gmail.com
Campaign Instagram www.instagram.com/teamguanill/
Campaign YouTube
Campaign Mailing Address 1426 Stadium Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465
Lowering taxes by actively reviewing expenses and maintaining the needs of our community.

Advocate to cancel law "The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act of 2019 Co-Sponsored by Assembly member Michael Benedetto and Co-Sponsored by Senator Jaamal Bailey

Restore Safety within our communities
Modernize the electric grid before imposing strict electrification mandates. Expand reliable low-carbon energy—including nuclear, renewables, hydropower, storage, and cleaner technologies. Offer tax credits and grants for energy-efficient buildings instead of forcing homeowners and co-ops into unaffordable conversions. Require government funding mandates to include the money needed for compliance. Improve public transportation while preserving reasonable choices for drivers. Protect trees, wetlands, parks, and coastal communities. Upgrade drainage, seawalls, cooling centers, and emergency systems to prepare for flooding and extreme heat. Hold major polluters accountable while protecting small businesses and working families. Measure whether programs actually reduce emissions—and eliminate wasteful programs that do not.

Climate change requires responsible action, but environmental policy must also be economically sustainable.
Common Sense Policies need to be in place. Repeat criminals need to be held accountable for their actions. Employment opportunities and criminal justice reforms must work together affording people opportunities. Recognizing the victims and protecting their rights and community safety overall needs to be addressed.
This seems to be an issue of inequality vs how a district lines are mapped. All communities should have the same opportunities to thrive. Maps do not create communities, people do and when all are treated equally a map should not box people in but free all of us to enjoy live, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.