Chris Ciraulo Committeeman

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The Marc Molinaro / Andrew Cuomo gubernatorial debate...

Marc has a good message about cutting down property taxes. Please vote for Marc for Governor on Nov 6!

New York Gubernatorial Debate Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican challenger Marc Molinaro meet in a 60-minute debate before the election for New York Governor. CBS2's Marcia Kramer moderates.

There are three ballot measures on Election Day in the Town of Wappinger:

Proposal #1: Constitutional Convention
Shall there be a convention to revise the [New York State] Constitution and amend the same?

(The above question is constitutionally required to be on the ballot every 20 years.)

Proposal #2: Allowing the complete or partial forfeiture of a public officers pension if he or she is convicted of a certain type of felony
The proposed amendment to section 7 of Article 5 of the State Constitution would allow a court to reduce or revoke the public pension of a public officer who is convicted of a felony that has a direct and actual relationship to the performance of the public officer's existing duties. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?

Proposal #3: Authorizing the Use of Forest Preserve Land for Specific Purposes
The proposed amendment will create a land account with up to 250 acres of forest preserve land eligible for use by towns, villages, and counties that have no viable alternative to using forest preserve land to address specific public health and safety concerns; as a substitute for the land removed from the forest preserve, another 250 acres of land, will be added to the forest preserve, subject to legislative approval. The proposed amendment also will allow bicycle trails and certain public utility lines to be located within the width of specified highways that cross the forest preserve while minimizing removal of trees and vegetation. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?

Here is some brief analysis and commentary I found useful, provided by New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedom:
https://www.newyorkfamilies.org/propositions-ballot-year/