The Business Council of New York State Inc., PAC announces 2020 Legislative Endorsements

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2020

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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