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Westchester County, NY November 7, 2006 Election
Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues
State Senator; District 37

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 Suzi Oppenheimer:

Improve state funding for local school districts throughout the state. Provide property tax relief to assist overburdened taxpayers. Reform state government to make budget and decision-making process more open, accountable.

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

Answer from Suzi Oppenheimer:

I strongly support creation of an independent nonpartisan commission to establish legislative districts and reform the current process.

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

Answer from Suzi Oppenheimer:

I have been an open, accessible, responsive representative and a leader on issues affecting Westchester including education, property tax relief, reform, environmental protection, and issues affecting women, families, and children.

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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