New York Assembly District 99
The New York State Assembly is the lower chamber of the New York State Legislature. Alongside the New York State Senate, it forms the legislative branch of the New York state government and works alongside the governor of New York to create laws and establish a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the New York State Assembly include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.The New York State Assembly meets in the state capitol building in Albany, New York.Assembly District 99 includes parts of Orange and Rockland county.
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Christopher Eachus
(Dem, WF)
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Richard Vargus
(Rep, Cons)
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?
Experience and Qualifications
4 years(2 terms) NYS Assemblymember, 12 years Orange County (NY) Legislator(District 15)
Community Involvement
Sons of the American Legion, Salvation Army(Past Chair), Greater Newburgh Optimist Club(Past President)
Education
B.S. Education(Physics & Physical Sciences), M.S. Education (Elementary, n - 6th)
Campaign Endorsements
NYSNA, CSEA, NYSUT, UFT, AFL-CIO, The Business Council of New York, 1199SEIU, 32 BJ, CWA, Planned Parenthood
Campaign Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/eachusad99/
Affordability
Health and Safety of my constituents
Continue to completely fund Education (K -12)
Build resiliency funds to protect our environment; continue conversion to all electric buildings and vehicles; encourage alternative energy sources
Continue with DEI initiatives; actively support social and racial programs throughout NYS. Continue to support the publishing of all public materials in multiple languages.
Pass laws at the state level to encourage redistricting by nonpartisan and apolitical means. Everyone should be represented across the State of New York.
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