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Election Day is Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Polls Open: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. A Blank Slate Media Special Section â€¢ November 2, 2018 Contributions made by League of Women Voters

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TOM SUOZZI (DEM) Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove), the former Nassau County executive and mayor of Glen Cove, is seeking a second term in Congress. He is being challenged by Republican Dan DeBono. Suozzi represents the Third Congressional District, which includes the North Shore of Long Island from northeastern Queens to northwestern Suﬀolk County. In an interview, Suozzi touted his ability to reach across the aisle as a member of the Problem Solver’s caucus, which includes 24 Democrats and 24 Republicans. He said the group is looking to ﬁnd common ground on issues such as infrastructure, health care, guns, immigration and the budget. Suozzi said the caucus has helped to bring the two parties together, but said the current rules in the House and the increasingly partisan nature of politics

has made the passage of any concrete legislation difficult. For his own accomplishments, he said that he had secured millions of dollars for Bethpage to clean up a chemical plume affecting its water, for the cleanup of Long Island Sound, that he had drawn attention to the Northport VA Medical Center, and for cutting helicopter traffic over Queens. Suozzi said that he would stand up to President Donald Trump when he went too far, such as when migrant children were sepa-

DAN DEBONO (REP) rated from their parents. But he declined to join a lawsuit against the President over violation of the Constitution’s emoluments clause. He said that reigning in the president — or aﬀecting any real change in Washington — would be diﬃcult unless the Democrats control Congress. He said that he supports universal health care “academically” but a lot more work would need to be done before he would support it in Congress. He opposed the Republican tax bill that capped deductions for local and state taxes. He supports abortion rights and more gun control, such as a universal background check. On the international level, he said he supported Trump’s decision to move the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, but said there needed to be a two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians.

Dan DeBono, a former Navy SEAL from Northport, is running as the Republican candidate against incumbent Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove). DeBono is seeking to become the representative for New York’s Third Congressional District, which includes the North Shore of Long Island from northeastern Queens to northwestern Suﬀolk County. During an interview, DeBono said that he would do more to help residents who are struggling under the high cost of living on Long Island. He said the best way to do this would be to oﬀer more, better paying jobs, which he said he would accomplish by increasing competition for labor, striking better trade treaties, deregulating industry and helping small businesses. He also said that many industries are too concentrated in a handful of companies,

and that he would enforce anti-trust laws to break up these large corporations and increase competition. DeBono said that an inﬂux of immigrants will drive down wages, and supports a strict plan for immigration. He said illegal immigrants who have been in the country for a certain amount of time could be granted permanent residence, but would have to go through the normal immigration process to become citizens. He said the Republi-

can tax bill was “ﬂawed” and that he did not support caps on deductions for state and local taxes, although he did not answer how he would have voted on the tax cut as-is. He added that residents have been hurt by the Federal Reserve, which he said had failed to keep a stable dollar. DeBono said protection of abortion rights should be left to the states, but described himself as “pro-life.” He described the Mueller investigation into Russian meddling in the election as a “witch hunt” that should be ended. On international issues, he said he was most concerned by China and that Saudi Arabia should be punished for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. He said NATO was “great” but that European countries needed to pay their fare share.

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Above Susan Quintyne, a Middle School foreign language teacher in Herricks, helped raise money for veterans through the Shootout for Soldiers Long Island Tournament this past summer. She coordinated efforts to set the world record for the number of times the National Anthem is sung during consecutive lacrossse games played simultaneously within a 24-hour period at this year’s event at the Field of Dreams in Massapequa. At right, Herricks’ teachers attended the district’s annual Homecoming celebration, helping to spread spirit and pride!

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CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 4

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KATHLEEN RICE (DEM) Rep. Kathleen Rice (DGarden City), the former district attorney for Nassau County, is seeking to be elected to her third term representing New York’s 4th Congressional District and faces a challenge from Ameer Benno (R-Bellmore). The district includes Floral Park, New Hyde Park, Mineola, Westbury, Carle Place, Lynbrook, Freeport, Hempstead, Bellrose, Bellmore, and other areas. In an interview, Rice called for new leadership in the Democratic Party, for them to put out a stronger agenda for the people and work with Republicans if her party reclaims the majority. Rice said she believes Democrats should serve as a check on President Donald Trump and supports legislation protecting Robert Mueller, the special counsel leading an investigation on Russian election interference eﬀorts. Rice believes in reforming entitlement programs to make them last longer. On healthcare, Rice recommended reforming

the Aﬀordable Care Act before rushing to support Medicare for All. Among solutions she and a group of bipartisan lawmakers suggested were auto-enrollment with an opt-out option and maintaining cost-sharing reduction payments. Regarding Social Security, Rice supported raising both the eligibility age to 67 and the cap on taxable income. On immigration, Rice said there more should be done to secure the border, but that comprehensive immigration reform’s needed. She said Congress should play a role in addressing issues like family reuniﬁca-

AMEER BENNO (REP) tion, the asylum process, refugees, and the lottery system. Rice said there should be more conversation on how the federal government will invest in infrastructure and job training. She supports raising the federal minimum wage and lower taxes for the middle class. Rice also opposes the Republican tax bill because it eliminate state and local tax deductions for residents. Rice said she supports term limits for Congress – four terms for the House, two for the Senate – and opposes gerrymandering congressional districts. Rice said she would not have voted for Judge Brett Kavanaugh because she didn’t’ ﬁnd him credible in countering Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony and his involvement in crafting George W. Bush’s White House policies. Rice also considers gun violence an “epidemic.” She has expressed support for expanded background checks and an assault weapon ban.

Ameer Benno, a civil rights attorney from Bellmore, is running as a Republican against incumbent Rep. Kathleen Rice, a Democrat from Garden City. Benno hopes to represent New York’s 4th Congressional District, which includes Floral Park, New Hyde Park, Mineola, Westbury, Carle Place, Lynbrook, Freeport, Hempstead, Bellrose, Bellmore, and other areas. Benno said he believes the Republican administration can be credited for a surging economy, record low unemployment, and creating a “more level playing ﬁeld” for American workers through trade negotiations. On taxation, Benno said the Republican tax bill has spurred reinvestment and economic growth, but he did not agree with the elimination of the state and local tax deductions and that there should have been more provisions to support small business. Regarding the deﬁcits

spawning from the tax bill, he advocated cutting costs and reigning in spending. In the case of Medicaid, Benno expressed support for block grants for state governments and not forcing governments to buy brand name drugs. On Medicare, he said there should be stronger enforcement against fraud and false claims. Benno also said there should be income-adjusted vouches to give people an option to opt out in favor of private insurance. As for Social Security, Benno said he wants to get rid of the “retirement earning test” and tie cost

of living adjustments to the consumer price index for middle class residents. Benno supported the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. He also said he supported decisions to exit the Paris Accord and United Nations Human Rights Commission, saying it favors anti-Zionistic and anti-Semitic viewpoints. Benno said the Mueller investigation should have been “a year tops.” He also said that he supports defunding “sanctuary cities,” erecting a wall on portions of the United States-Mexico border to try deterring fentanyl trafficking, and deporting illegal immigrants found to have gang affiliation. On his website, Benno expressed support for “private-public partnerships” for Long Island infrastructure and federal money to aid the Long Island Rail Road.

Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a President and senators and congressmen and government ofﬁcials, but the voters of this country. — Franklin D. Roosevelt

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STATE SENATE DISTRICT 7

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Q: What would be your top three priorities if elected? A: Aﬀordability—Long Island’s high cost of living hurts families, young people and seniors. I was proud to help stop $3 billion in new taxes this year, and champion middle class tax relief. I want to make the property tax cap permanent, and cut state mandates to lower taxes. Protecting our environment—I was proud to support the historic investment to ensure clean drinking water for Long Island’s future, and deliver $12 million to modernize Nassau’s oldest sewage plant to protect our aquifer and the Long Island Sound. I will continue to safeguard our drinking water by standing up to NYC’s eﬀorts to tap unused wells in Queens, which can cause chemical and saltwater contamination. LIRR Accountability—I’ve championed increased investment in local highway repair and improvements, and am working to hold the MTA accountable for service lapses, delays and commuter safety. I advocated for $8 million in discounts during Penn Station’s “summer of hell” and demanded a fare freeze until service measurably improves. Q: What reforms would you

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propose to strengthen New York State’s ethics and campaign finance laws and enforcement? Please explain your answer. A: Restoring confidence in government requires a firm commitment to ending corruption. I proudly voted to strip corrupt public officials of their taxpayer-paid pensions, and to put an end to secret taxpayer-funded settlements in sexual harassment cases involving public officials. I am a strong advocate for term limits for state elected officials in order to bring new ideas and fresh leadership to state government at every level. I voted to support a series of ethics reforms that would increase transparency in government contracting and end pay-to-play, including measures that would require certain appointed public officials to be subject to financial disclosure, restoring comptroller oversight of state contracts, prohibiting certain political appointees from making campaign contributions, and creating a database of all state contracts so taxpayers can see where their tax dollars are being spent. These efforts will help to restore accountability to our government. Q: New York State has one of the lowest voter participation rates in the country. What election reforms would you support to improve voter participation? Please explain your answer. A: I support no-excuse absentee ballots to increase voter participation, and providing adequate funding to local Boards of Elections to smooth voting day operations. Q: What is your position on women’s reproductive rights? A: I am pro-choice and believe that decisions about women’s reproductive health should be between a woman and her doctor. I am

ANNA KAPLAN (DEM) Q: What would be your top three priorities if elected? A: Gun violence prevention. Reproductive Health Act. Education. Q: What reforms would you propose to strengthen New York State’s ethics and campaign ﬁnance laws and enforcement? Please explain your answer. A: We need to close the LLC loophole, limit outside income and eliminate the use of campaign funds for criminal defense costs. Corruption is rampant in New York

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opposed to a radical proposal that threatens women ‘s health by allowing late term abortions and permitting abortions to be performed by non-doctors. Q: What further actions, if any, should be taken regarding gun control in New York State? A: Gun violence is one of the most serious problems of our time, and I support common sense and reasonable restrictions on gun ownership that serve to protect public safety. I sponsored the landmark new law that protects victims of domestic violence by ensuring that abusers do not have access to guns. I voted in favor of “red ﬂag” protections to keep guns away from those who represent extreme risk of violence, and co-sponsor legislation to ban the manufacture, sale and possession on bump

stock devices. I support stronger background checks for the purchase of guns, and believe that the state must invest in improved mental health services at schools and in the community to identify and prevent potentially violent actions. We also need to provide additional resources for security and safety at schools. Q: Long Island’s drinking water comes from sole-source aquifers, which are threatened by saltwater intrusion, antiquated septic systems, nitrogen runoﬀ and toxic plumes. What should New York State do to address our right to clean and safe drinking water? A: I was proud to support historic investment in protecting Long Island’s groundwater through the Clean Water Infrastructure Act. In addition, I was pleased to provide

additional funding to modernize a major wastewater plant in my district to protect the Long Island, other surface water and drinking water supplies from sewage and other contaminant. I led an eﬀort to provide resources to allow a major investigation into groundwater contamination by saltwater intrusion. I was responsible for both Senate recommendations to a new state panel that is studying ways to regulate chemical contamination in our drinking water. I proposed and passed legislation that would prevent NYC from reopening longshuttered wells that rely on Long Island’s groundwater supply, and increase the risk of chemical and other contaminants entering the water supply for Nassau County residents.

and unfortunately, the Ethics Committee, which my opponent chairs, met only once over the past 2 years and not a single reform has been passed by the Senate. Q: New York State has one of the lowest voter participation rates in the country. What election reforms would you support to improve voter participation? Please explain your answer. A: The voting laws in New York are abysmal and signiﬁcant changes need to be made. Noexcuse absentee voting, same day registration and early registration are just part of the way we can improve voter accessibility and eﬃciency.

Q: What is your position on women’s reproductive rights? A: I am in support of the Reproductive Health Act and CCCA. Given the threat of a Supreme Court nominee who could overturn or scale back Roe v. Wade, we need to ensure our state laws codify Roe v. Wade and protect New York women’s access to reproductive healthcare. Q: What further actions, if any, should be taken regarding gun control in New York State? A: We need to pass the Red Flag bill, ban bump stocks and extend the wait period to seven days. Aside from that, we really need dedicate funds for a robust study

into gun violence, it’s causes and the best ways to prevent it. Gun violence is a public health issue and needs to be treated as such. Q: Long Island’s drinking water comes from sole-source aquifers, which are threatened by salt-water intrusion, antiquated septic systems, nitrogen runoff and toxic plumes. What should New York State do to address our right to clean and safe drinking water? A: We need to protect our drinking water from toxins such as Chromium-6, Perfluorooctanoic acid and Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid. We also need to ensure our aquifers are protected.

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STATE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 16

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Q: What reforms would you propose to strengthen New York State’s ethics and campaign finance laws and enforcement? Please explain your answer. A: Public service should be about helping the hardworking people in our communities and giving them a voice, not for public officials to abuse their power for personal gain. I have voted to strip taxpayer-funded pensions from public officials convicted of corruption and support a limit on outside income for legislators as well as increased disclosure. It is my duty as the 16th Assembly District representative to work for our communities best interest, not special interests. I plan on sponsoring more commonsense ethics and campaign reform measures to bring integrity back to our government.

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Q: What would be your top three priorities if elected? A: While I consider all areas a priority, for the upcoming legislative session, my top three priorities about government reform, Healthcare for all New Yorkers, and protecting our environment. 1. Government Reform: I stripped convicted public officials of taxpayer-funded pensions. I fought against special interests by voting to close the LLC loophole and I support a limit on outside income for legislators as well as increased disclosure. I will continue to fight for increased transparency to rid the government of corruption. 2. Healthcare for all: Everyone deserves access to healthcare and to decide what is best for their health. I support comprehensive health coverage for all New Yorkers and have cosponsored the New York Health plan which would include a single payer health system to provide affordable healthcare to all New York State residents. Additionally, I have fought and will continue to fight for women’s reproductive health rights. I cosponsored the New York Reproductive Health Act and will continue to support measures that give women

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ANTHONY DʼURSO (DEM) the right to choose. 3. Environment: As the chair of the Assembly LI Sound Task Force, I have pushed to prohibit the use of improper disposal of dangerous fertilizers, pesticides and emerging contaminants to protect our aquifers and our drinking water. I serve on the Environmental Conservation committee to ensure bills that protect our environment are brought to the ﬂoor. New Yorkers can count on me to always protect and preserve our natural resources.

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A: - no responseQ: New York State has one of the lowest voter participation rates in the country. What election reforms would you support to improve voter participation? Please explain your answer. A: - no responseQ: What is your position on women’s reproductive rights? A: - no responseQ: What further actions, if any, should be taken regarding gun control in New York State? A: - no responseQ: Long Island’s drinking water comes from sole-source aquifers, which are threatened by salt-water intrusion, antiquated septic systems, nitrogen runoﬀ and toxic plumes. What should NYS do to address our right to clean and safe drinking water? A: - no response-

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aquifers, which are threatened by salt-water intrusion, antiquated septic systems, nitrogen runoﬀ and toxic plumes. What should New York State do to address our right to clean and safe drinking water? A: We all know that we must act now to protect our environment and drinking water for future generations. That’s why protecting our natural resources and preserving the Long Island Sound is one of my top priorities. As chair of the Assembly Long Island Sound Task Force I am pushing to prohibit the improper disposal of dangerous fertilizers, pesticides and emerging contaminants. I have also introduced measures that keep our communities environment front and center. I will continue to ﬁnd ways to preserve the resiliency of our community.

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ANDREW MONTELEONE (REP) Q: What would be your top three priorities if elected? A: Lowering taxes, decreasing regulation on business, making sure our water is clean. Q: What reforms would you propose to strengthen New York State’s ethics and campaign ﬁnance laws and enforcement? Please explain your answer. A: In order to strengthen New York State’s ethics laws, I would propose better screening for political

CHARLES LAVINE

(DEM) Q: What would be your top three priorities if elected? A: Healthcare, environment, gun violence. Q: What reforms would you propose to strengthen New York State’s ethics and campaign ﬁnance laws and enforcement? Please explain your answer. A: Close LLC loophole, overrule Citizens United, enhance punishments for unethical government oﬃcials. Q: New York State has one of the lowest voter participation rates in the

candidates as well as tougher penalties for ethical and campaign finance violations. While I feel that those breaking the law should be punished to deter the behavior in the future, better screening of the candidates would better serve in placing not only politically qualified individuals in office, but ethically qualified individuals as well. Q: New York State has one of the lowest voter participation rates in the country. What election reforms would you support to improve voter participation? Please explain your answer. A: I would move to educate the public more on voting. Q: What is your position on

women’s reproductive rights? A: I am pro-life. Q: What further actions, if any, should be taken regarding gun control in New York State? A: I believe that New York’s gun control laws, being one the strictest in the country, are suﬃcient. I believe the next step in stopping mass shootings should be a reform of our mental health initiatives starting from an early age in order to identify and treat those individuals with mental health issues. Q: Long Island’s drinking water comes from sole-source aquifers, which are threatened by salt-water intrusion, antiquated septic systems, nitrogen runoﬀ and toxic plumes.

country. What election reforms would you support to improve voter participation? Please explain your answer. A: Early voting, make it easier and more user-friendly to register to vote, consolidate federal and state primaries, vote by mail, elect candidates who actively engage and communicate with public. Q: What is your position on women’s reproductive rights? A: One of founders of New York Bipartisan Conference for Reproductive Rights, completely pro-choice. Q: What further actions, if any, should be taken regarding gun control in New York State? A: Need to persuade Senate

to enact gun violence/extreme risk protection orders, greater punishments for gun violence and New York. needs to persuade federal government and other states to enact stronger weapons control laws Q: Long Island’s drinking water comes from sole-source aquifers, which are threatened by salt-water intrusion, antiquated septic systems, nitrogen runoﬀ and toxic plumes. What should New York State do to address our right to clean and safe drinking water? A: New York must continue historic commitment of $2.5 billion to protecting water, and must increase funding for sewer systems on Long Island

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What should New York State do to address our right to clean and safe drinking water? A: Long Island should invest in its sewer system and regulate the use of fertilizers within the community

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The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the ﬁrst and only object of good government. — Thomas Jefferson

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DISTRICT COURT JUDGE, DISTRICT 3

Vote For Seven

Vote For One Catherine Rizzo (DEM, REP) Shaun K. Hogan (CON)

Vote For Three Andrea C. Phoenix (DEM, GRE, WFP, WEP, REF)

Vote For One Scott Fairgrieve (DEM, WFP, IND, WEP, REF) Tomasina Cuda Mastroianni (REP, CON)

George Nolan (DEM, CON, IND) Marian R. Tinari (DEM, CON, IND) Deborah Poulos (DEM, CON, IND) Michael A. Gajdos, Jr. (DEM, CON, IND) Norman St. George (DEM, REP) Helen Voutsinas (DEM, REP) Ruth C. Balkin (DEM, REP) Larry Kelly (REP) Stephen F. Kiely (REP) Daniel T. Driscoll (REP) John B. Zollo (REP) Thomas Rademaker (CON) Christopher L. Grayson (CON) Robert M. Nigro (CON) Vincent J. Messina, Jr. (IND) Stephen J. Lynch (IND) David A. Morris (IND)

FAMILY COURT JUDGE Vote For One Robin M. Kent (DEM, REP) Madeline Petrara-Perrin (CON)

VOTE TUESDAY

Andrew M. Engel (DEM, GRE, WFP, WEP, REF) Valerie J. Alexander (DEM, GRE, WFP, WEP, REF) Michael W. Alpert (REP, CON, IND, TR) Charles J. Casolaro (REP, CON, IND, TR)

11.06.18

Eric Zeni (REP, CON, IND, TR)

POLLS OPEN

PARTY KEY

FROM 6AM -9PM

CON = Conservative DEM = Democratic GRE = Green

DISTRICT COURT JUDGE, DISTRICT 4 Vote For Two Joanne Curran Perrucci (DEM, GRE, WFP, WEP) Dana L. Grossblatt (DEM, WFP, WEP) Douglas J. Lerose (REP, CON, IND, REF, TR) Colin F. OʼDonnell (REP, CON, GRE, IND, REF, TR) IND = Independence LIB = Libertarian REP = Republican RP = Reform

TR = Tax Revolt WEP = Womenʼs Equality WFP = Working Families *= incumbent

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THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ® OF NASSAU COUNTY Join us and our co-sponsor the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock Women’s Group for our

POST-ELECTION SUPPER Thursday, November 15th, 2018 We will enjoy a light meal and a lively discussion With Commentary on the Election Results by Meena Bose, Executive Dean of Public Policy at Hofstra Michelle Schimel, Former NYS Assemblywoman, 16th A.D. P rofessor Bose has been our guest speaker in the past and brings her expertise in American Politics and the Presidency. Michelle Schimel served as Assemblymember from 2007-2016 and currently is Director of Community Outreach for the New York State Mortgage Authority. Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock 48 Shelter Rock Road Manhasset, NY 11030 Exit 27 North on Northern State Pkwy. Drive north on Shelter Rock Road approximately one and a half miles. UU Congregation is on left. If you reach Northern Blvd., you’ve gone too far.

$20.00 per person Doors Open at 6:30 pm Buffet Supper at 7:00 pm For further information call 516 431-1628 or email info@lwvofnassaucounty.org Please complete the reservation form below and mail no later than Wednesday Nov. 7, 2018 LWV of Nassau County, PO Box 221, Port Washington, NY 11050 516-431-1628 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please reserve______ place(s) @ $20.00/person for the Post-Election Event on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. Enclosed is my check in the amount of $________ payable to LWVNYS Education Foundation. NAME: ______________________________________________ PHONE: _______________________ ADDRESS:

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