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Issues • What We’ve Fixed & What’s Next

Our Fight: Fixing What Albany Broke

“I’m not a good candidate — I’m the right one.”

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What’s Changed Since 2025

  • Reliable Power Roadmap: Nuclear NY updated to add 30–35 GW clean firm power by 2045, with downstate supply to stabilize bills.
  • MTA Power‑Up: Traction‑power upgrades, microgrids, and flood‑hardening prioritized; distance‑based fares ready to pilot via OMNY.
  • Property‑Tax Relief: “End Property Tax Slavery” plan modernized with Homestead Protections and town‑by‑town transparency.
  • Mental Health First: Civilian crisis response, clinic accountability, youth services, and community hubs integrated across agencies.
  • Crime & Safety: Violent/organized crime crackdown + rehabilitation‑first tracks for non‑violent offenders.
  • Fair Maps: Neutral software + public drafts + constitutional safeguards to keep communities whole.
  • Resilience: Station pumps, Dutch‑style barriers, and neighborhood drainage standards to prevent shutdown floods.
  • Donor Transparency: Quarterly “2‑minute” reports and a public portal for contracts, change orders, and delivery milestones.

Power & Energy — Lower Bills, Cleaner Grid

  • Three‑Wave Buildout: Uprates + SMR campuses upstate; a 2–4 GW downstate clean‑firm site to cut congestion costs.
  • Microgrids & Storage: Critical facilities and transit interchanges get sectional backup to ride through grid events.
  • Ratepayer Protection: NYPA ownership, standard designs, long‑term PPAs — build reliably, pay fairly.

Transit & MTA — Fair Fares, Honest Management

  • Distance‑Based Fares: Tap‑in/tap‑out via OMNY with daily/weekly caps and expanded Fair Fares.
  • Power & Reliability: Double traction power on priority corridors; storage at hubs; flood sensors and fix‑by dashboards.
  • Real Oversight: Annual independent audits; Rider Watchdog Board; open contracts & change orders.

Property Tax & Housing — Real Ownership

  • Homestead Protection: Cap annual increases; freeze for seniors/vets/working‑class under income thresholds.
  • End Tax Seizure Shocks: Moratorium on primary‑home seizures over tax debt while repayment plans are active.
  • Transparent Where‑It‑Goes: Town dashboards showing every dollar by line item.

Crime & Community Safety — Protect & Rebuild

  • Zero‑Tolerance for Violence: Detention for violent felonies, sex offenses, gang crimes, armed robbery.
  • Tourism Zone Protection: Focused units for Times Sq., boardwalks, parks; shut down open‑air drug markets.
  • Second‑Chance Pathways: Shock programs, mandatory work/education, guaranteed job pipelines for non‑violent offenders.

Mental Health First — Care Before Cuffs

  • 911 Diversion: Civilian crisis units (STAR/CAHOOTS model) dispatched first for mental distress.
  • Clinic Accountability: Counseling + housing + jobs required; outcome tracking; audits for fraud.
  • Youth & Hubs: Licensed school counselors statewide; community hubs for walk‑in care & detox.

Children, Child Care & Education — Every Child Empowered

  • Fix the Daycare Crunch: Expand access, align hours with real work schedules, employer incentives.
  • NYSEC & SUNY/CUNY: Tuition‑free paths for low‑income students; Academic Emergency Teams for failing K–12.
  • Child Savings Accounts: Seed every newborn with a state match; tax credits for contributions.

Flood & Climate Resilience — Keep Neighborhoods Open

  • Barriers & Pumps: Gate vulnerable entrances; upgrade pump redundancy; live station‑status map.
  • Green Drainage: Bioswales, plaza storage, and updated storm codes to keep water out of subways.
  • After‑Action Deadlines: Public fix‑by dates with progress photos — no more vanishing promises.

Fair Maps — Trust the Voters

  • Stop Cracking & Packing: Keep towns and counties intact where possible; protect communities of interest.
  • Neutral Software + Hearings: Open drafts, side‑by‑side comparisons, statewide hearing circuit.
  • Constitutional Safeguards: Rules that outlast any party; fast‑track court review if lines violate criteria.

Liberty & Survival — Independence You Can Use

  • Honest Money: Recognize gold/silver as legal tender; cash choice protected; no forced CBDC.
  • Grow Freedom: Statewide right to grow food; HOA preemption; seed swaps and compost standards.
  • Off‑Grid Rights: Solar, storage, rain capture with simple, safety‑first permits; microgrid pilots.
  • Emergency Commonwealth Fund: Fast local draws for disaster — open ledgers, 72‑hour reporting.

Transparency & Tech — Show Your Work

  • Public Dashboards: Publish contract spend, change orders, delivery milestones, and fix‑by dates.
  • Open Meetings: Digital town halls; remote public comment; plain‑language summaries for major bills.
  • AI & Data Ethics: Clear disclosures, human‑in‑the‑loop decisions, no data selling — ever.