Dear Sound Shore Neighbors, It's time for reform in Albany. In fact, it's long overdue. Here's what I'm doing - as one Assembly member - to fight for the reforms we need. I have voted for, or sponsored, every one of the reforms bills listed below: (Click on each bill to review details)

CONTROL STATE BUDGET SPENDING

• Voted NO on the 2009-10 State Budget spending plan which increased taxes
• Voted YES on the 2011-12 State Budget that was passed on-time; cut state spending; and raised no broadbased taxes

REFORM ALBANY POLICIES

• Independent REDISTRICTING REFORM (A.3432) (A.5388)
• PRIMARIES for Special elections
• Prohibit CAMPAIGN FUNDS for PRIVATE USE
• Reform FOIL - freedom of Information Law - Appeals Process (A.0068)
• CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM (A.0040) (A.5279)
• Establish ETHICS and COMPLIANCE COMMISSION
• Eliminate Member Item PORK SPENDING (A.6215)
• Eliminate MTA Payroll Tax (A.5616)

REDUCE PROPERTY TAXES

• SCHOOL PROPERTY TAX Reform Act (A.3943) (A.0447)
• COUNTY PROPERTY TAX Reform Act
• Reduce LOCAL GOVERNMENT reliance on property taxes (A. 240) (A.1592)
• PENSION Reform (A.5141)

Every day, I'm focused on the need to change Albany. We need more partnership, and less partisanship. Feel free to call me at (914) 777-3832, or (518) 455-4897; by e-mail at ; by regular mail to 933 Mamaroneck Ave., #102, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. Stop by on of my Local District Office Hours, held at diners along the Sound Shore on Saturdays...and speak with me whenever we meet around the sound Shore. I value your opinions. Your voice matters.

George Latimer
Assemblyman, 91st A.D.

Jan 19, 2012
Assemblyman Latimer details his legislation which would give State funds received from bottle deposits to the Environmental Protection Fund (EPP).