- Party: Democratic, Working Families
- Occupation: Registered Nurse
- Linda Witte was born in Limestone NY and resides in Olean.
- Since 2003 she has been a member of the Cattaraugus County Legislature
- Serves on the Senior Services, Human Services, and Nursing Home Quality Assurance committees and is Vice-Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee.
- Previously she was an alderwoman on the City of Olean Common Council, where she chaired the Public Works Committee
- Ms. Witte is active in the NYS Nurses Association, where she represents the Olean General Hospital obstetrics floor
- A member of the local Historical Society and the NYS Farm Bureau, she also volunteers for Meals on Wheels.
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Top Priorities if Elected |
- Health Care
- Economy
- Education
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The League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from Linda L. Witte
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- New York State Nurses Association
- New York Ste Troopers PBA
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- Health Care
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My three decades as a nurse have provided me with a unique perspective on health care issues, including:
- Barriers to Access
- Barriers to affordability
- Medicaid Fraud
- Economy
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Economic opportunities in the Southern Tier are disappearing. The jbs that are here do not pay enough to support a family and do not offer health insurance. We need to turn this trend around and attract jobs that will boost our economy and give our kids a reason to stay.
- Education
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Education is under-funded in our state. Student performance and teacher quality, along with the resources to improve them, must be increased to ensure a sufficient workforce for our future. Education and the economy are linked. How can the Southern Tier hope to attract good-paying jobs if our region cannot produce a quality workforce?
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