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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?
Click on a name for candidate information. See also more information about this contest.
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1. What are the three major issues you would address immediately if elected?*
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Answer from Vincent L. Leibell, III:
Reducing taxes and controlling spending; improving our children's education; preserving our environmental resources.
Answer from Michael B. Kaplowitz:
Property and school tax relief, comprehensive energy policy including conservation and renewable sources and quality of life initiatives such as health care reform, open space preservation and clean air/water initiatives.
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2. What is your opinion regarding the formation of an independent redistricting commission?*
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Answer from Michael B. Kaplowitz:
I absolutely support an independent redistricting commission to restore public's confidence in legislative process. I also endorse other reform measures to clean up Albany's mess such as campaign finance reform.
Answer from Vincent L. Leibell, III:
This is something that should clearly be considered for Federal, State and local governments whenever redistricting is under consideration.
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3. What makes you the best candidate for this office?*
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Answer from Michael B. Kaplowitz:
I'm a five-term County Legislator who's demonstrated fiscal responsibility as Budget Chair and achieved environmental accomplishments as Environment Committee Chair. My experience and independence is needed to change Albany now!
Answer from Vincent L. Leibell, III:
As Senator, I have earned experience in addressing my constituents' concerns through hard-work and with a pragmatic, bi-partisan, independent approach to government.
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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