Issue Position: Ethics Reform

Issue Position

Albany has become the laughingstock of state governments. Too many entrenched politicians have lost sight of the struggles of the middle class and use their cozy positions to betray taxpayers and the public trust. The trials of Sheldon Silver and Gov. Cuomo's top aides are a stark reminder that Albany is far from transparent and real ethics reform is far past due.

Corrupt lawmakers need to be locked up in prison, repay anything they stole from taxpayers and have their pensions removed for life. We need to make an example of dishonesty and prevent the rich and powerful from leaving in a golden parachute.

I will continue calling out corruption in Albany, no matter the party, and will fight to see that the Public Officers Accountability Act becomes law -- the strongest anti-corruption legislation in state history. This is the people's government, and corrupt lawmakers need to know, if they break the law, they are going to prison.

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