Assemblyman Joseph A. Errigo - Bio of Joe Errigo

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Assemblyman 130^th Assembly District
JOSEPH A. ERRIGO

For immediate release:
Contact: January 8, 2004
Adam Peterson (585) 334-5210

District Office: 3045 East Henrietta Rd., Henrietta, NY 14467
Albany Office: Rm 427 LOB, Albany, NY 12248



ASSEMBLYMAN ERRIGO RESPONDS TO GOVERNOR PATAKI'S ANNUAL ADDRESS

     Governor George Pataki recently delivered his tenth annual "State of the State" address. The Governor used the opportunity to outline a bold and positive course for New York state in 2004. I will make every effort to see that the Governor's plan is successfully implemented so our state can return to its place of economic and cultural preeminence.

     Job creation is perhaps the most pressing issue facing our state. I am supportive of Governor Pataki's plan to strengthen manufacturing and further develop the state's high-tech industrial sector. By developing these areas of our economy we can expand and increase employment in our region.

     Escalating state taxes was another issue to which the Governor called attention. In 2003, I voted against the numerous tax and fee increases contained in the state budget and I will work in a similar manner when presented with this year's budget proposal. I applaud the unity of the Governor, the Speaker of the Assembly and the majority Leader of the Senate in a stance against tax increases.

     I was encouraged to hear that the Governor will concentrate on Medicaid reform to control costs for local governments. This is in line with a proposal unveiled by my Assembly Republican colleagues and I that will aid taxpayers by relieving the sizable debt incurred by local Medicaid costs.

     Reformation of the school funding formula is another pressing concern. Governor Pataki offered a plan that is fair and sustainable and I will work with him to see that we implement a formula that is responsive to the needs of school districts.

     These issues are only pieces of the larger Assembly Republican "Road to Renewal" program. I am eager to work with the Governor on initiatives to make New York a better place to live and work.

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