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The Business Council of New York State Inc., PAC announces 2020 Legislative Endorsements
Albany, NY – The Business Council of New York State Political Action Committee (PAC) today released the following 2020 Legislative endorsements. Endorsements are based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to legislators’ voting records and their engagement with The Business Council on our advocacy agenda, candidate’s response to the PAC’s policy questionnaire and their positions on key policy issues.
“We face the 2020 state legislative elections at a uniquely challenging time, with policymakers having to promote the state’s economic recovery while also addressing significant state and local budget gaps and acute spending needs resulting from the COVID crisis,” said Heather C. Briccetti Esq., president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. “New York’s future will require unique approaches to a wide range of policy challenges. We need leaders in Albany that consider the needs of employers and workers alike. Importantly, they need to appreciate the impact that policy options will have on the state’s economic competitiveness and the ability of the private sector to invest and grow jobs. As we continue to address the COVID crisis, and recover from its economic impacts, there is a growing recognition of the private sector’s role in providing jobs and paychecks and generating revenues to support essential state and local government programs. It is crucial for the state’s business community to stand up for candidates that support a pro-jobs, pro-investment, pro-growth agenda that will generate the resources to address the needs of all New Yorkers.”
The PAC also reserves the right to make additional endorsements in state Legislative races.
Business Council PAC Assembly endorsements include:
- Joe DeStefano AD 3
- Michael Fitzpatrick AD 8
- David McDonough AD 14
- Ed Ra AD 19
- Andrew Hevesi AD 28
- Clyde Vanel AD 33
- Michael Cusick AD 63
- Dan Quart AD 73
- Kevin Byrne AD 94
- Michael Lawler AD 97
- Karl Brabenec AD 98
- Brian Miller AD 101
- Chris Tague AD 102
- Dave Feiden AD 110
- Mary Beth Walsh AD 112
- Carrie Woerner AD 113
- Matthew Simpson AD 114
- Billy Jones AD 115
- Mark Walczyk AD 116
- William Barclay AD 120
- Joseph Angelino AD 122
- Donna Lupardo AD 123
- Christopher Friend AD 124
- Al Stirpe AD 127
- Pamela Hunter AD 128
- Philip Palmesano AD 132
- Josh Jensen AD 134
- Steve Hawley AD 139
- Crystal Peoples-Stokes AD 141
- Michael Norris AD 144
- Robin Wolfgang AD 146
- David DiPietro AD 147
- Andy Goodell AD 150
Business Council PAC Senate endorsements:
- Anthony Palumbo SD 1
- Phil Boyle SD 4
- Anna Kaplan SD 7
- Joseph Addabbo SD 15
- Simcha Felder SD 17
- Kevin Parker SD 21
- Diane Savino SD 23
- Brian Benjamin SD 30
- Luis Sepulveda SD 32
- Andrea Stewart-Cousins SD 35
- Shelly Mayer SD 37
- William Weber SD 38
- Steve Brescia SD 39
- Rob Astorino SD 40
- Sue Serino SD 41
- Mike Martucci SD 42
- Daphne Jordan SD 43
- Dan Stec SD 45
- Rich Amedure SD 46
- Joseph Griffo SD 47
- Pattie Richie SD 48
- James Tedisco SD 49
- Angi Renna SD 50
- Peter Oberacker SD 51
- Fred Akshar SD 52
- Sam Rodgers SD 53
- Pamela Helming SD 54
- George Borrello SD 57
- Thomas O'Mara SD 58
- Patrick Gallivan SD 59
- Josh Mertzlufft SD 60
- Edward Rath III SD 61
- Robert Ortt SD 62
The Business Council Political Action Committee makes endorsements of candidates who support The Business Council of New York's mission to create economic growth, good jobs, and strong communities across New York State.
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