Shelley Mayer Joins In Calling for Passage of Tough Sex Trafficking Bill
Shelley Mayer, Democratic and Working Families candidate for the State Assembly in Yonkers (93rd District), stood today at the Yonkers Courthouse with Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, sponsor of a pioneering antisex
trafficking bill (A01898D) to demand that the Senate and Assembly come together to pass this critical legislation.
Two other cosponsors, Democratic Assemblymembers Amy Paulin and Sandy Galef, also joined to voice their support for the bill. Despite widespread agreement that stronger laws were needed to fight the heinous practice of sex trafficking, the Assembly and Senate were unable to come to a compromise during the last legislative session over two slightly different versions of the bill.
The Dinowitz bill, known as the Anti-Human Trafficking Act of 2006, would make it a felony to traffic a person for sexual or labor servitude, and provide some legal defense and certain services for trafficking victims. Assemblyman Dinowitz said, “I’m pleased that Shelley Mayer is a strong advocate for a tough anti-human trafficking law.
Human trafficking is a heinous crime that is nothing less than 21st century slavery. It’s an absolute disgrace that this modern-day slavery exists in the United States – and it’s a bigger disgrace that so little has been done about it. Sadly, there was no legislative agreement this year to combat human traf- ficking. How many more victims will there be before my bill becomes law? With support from colleagues such as Amy Paulin, Sandy Galef and, hopefully, Shelley Mayer, I am confident we can put an end to human trafficking in New York.”
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Thursday, September 28, 2006
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Working Families Party Endorses Shelley Mayer
The Working Families Party affirmed its endorsement of Shelley Mayer, Democratic Candidate for the 93rd State Assembly District in Yonkers, at a press conference held today at the Mayer Campaign Headquarters. The Working Families Party is the most influential third party in New York elections, and a powerful voice for working people.
Patrick Welsh, Chairman of the Westchester/Putnam Chapter of the Working Families Party said, “I believe Shelley Mayer has the skills and political courage needed to make a real difference for working people here in Westchester. It’s time to end the all too common practice in Albany and Washington of paying lip service to the needs of middle and working class people, while giving handouts to big corporations. As a result, real wages are going down, the good, stable jobs with benefits are going overseas while the big corporations are making record profits. I know first-hand that Shelley Mayer will listen to working people and work toward commonsense solutions that will make life better and strengthen our communities. Finally, she has the intelligence and experience in Albany to get things done.”
Mayer and Welsh also called for the passage of legislation to allow New York State to buy prescription drugs in bulk, to help address the tremendous rise in the price of pharmaceuticals.
A 2006 AARP report found that the price of brand-name prescription drugs was rising nearly 4 times as fast as inflation. The related bills that passed the Assembly but stalled in the Senate (A6336B/S5029A), would save taxpayers money by allowing the state to buy prescription drugs in bulk, at a cheaper price, through state health programs like Medicaid and EPIC.
Mayer said, “I am honored to stand here with Patrick Welsh and the Working Families Party, an organization I know is making a positive difference in New York politics. When I am elected to the Assembly, I will work with them in the fight to make prescription drugs more affordable. Our seniors and families need relief from the disastrous rise in the cost of pharmaceuticals.”
The Working Families Party affirmed its endorsement of Shelley Mayer, Democratic Candidate for the 93rd State Assembly District in Yonkers, at a press conference held today at the Mayer Campaign Headquarters. The Working Families Party is the most influential third party in New York elections, and a powerful voice for working people.
Patrick Welsh, Chairman of the Westchester/Putnam Chapter of the Working Families Party said, “I believe Shelley Mayer has the skills and political courage needed to make a real difference for working people here in Westchester. It’s time to end the all too common practice in Albany and Washington of paying lip service to the needs of middle and working class people, while giving handouts to big corporations. As a result, real wages are going down, the good, stable jobs with benefits are going overseas while the big corporations are making record profits. I know first-hand that Shelley Mayer will listen to working people and work toward commonsense solutions that will make life better and strengthen our communities. Finally, she has the intelligence and experience in Albany to get things done.”
Mayer and Welsh also called for the passage of legislation to allow New York State to buy prescription drugs in bulk, to help address the tremendous rise in the price of pharmaceuticals.
A 2006 AARP report found that the price of brand-name prescription drugs was rising nearly 4 times as fast as inflation. The related bills that passed the Assembly but stalled in the Senate (A6336B/S5029A), would save taxpayers money by allowing the state to buy prescription drugs in bulk, at a cheaper price, through state health programs like Medicaid and EPIC.
Mayer said, “I am honored to stand here with Patrick Welsh and the Working Families Party, an organization I know is making a positive difference in New York politics. When I am elected to the Assembly, I will work with them in the fight to make prescription drugs more affordable. Our seniors and families need relief from the disastrous rise in the cost of pharmaceuticals.”
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Shelley Mayer Speaks Out
Shelley Mayer, Democratic and Working Families Party Candidate for New York State Assembly in the 93rd AD (Yonkers), issued the following statement, in support of the Campaign for Fiscal Equity and Alliance for Quality Education’s press conference calling for state legislation to ensure predictable and adequate funding of Yonkers Public Schools.
Mayer said, “I believe it is an elected official’s primary responsibility to provide the children of our communities with a sound basic education, at a minimum. The state has failed to provide the Yonkers schools with the stable and predictable flow of funds necessary to guarantee that our children receive a decent education. That’s the number one reason why I am seeking election to the State Assembly – to deliver for the families and students of Yonkers. For the eleven plus years that Mike Spano served in the State Assembly, the families of Yonkers faced constant threats of layoffs of teachers and staff, cutbacks in critical programs like art and music, and schools that were literally falling apart. Today’s closing of Yonkers Middle/High School is an indication of the urgent need for capital funding for our schools. When elected, I will fight for a fair and predictable funding stream for Yonkers schools in the State Assembly. Yonkers families don’t deserve the uncertainty that comes with knowing budget cuts may be just around the corner.”
Shelley Mayer, Democratic and Working Families Party Candidate for New York State Assembly in the 93rd AD (Yonkers), issued the following statement, in support of the Campaign for Fiscal Equity and Alliance for Quality Education’s press conference calling for state legislation to ensure predictable and adequate funding of Yonkers Public Schools.
Mayer said, “I believe it is an elected official’s primary responsibility to provide the children of our communities with a sound basic education, at a minimum. The state has failed to provide the Yonkers schools with the stable and predictable flow of funds necessary to guarantee that our children receive a decent education. That’s the number one reason why I am seeking election to the State Assembly – to deliver for the families and students of Yonkers. For the eleven plus years that Mike Spano served in the State Assembly, the families of Yonkers faced constant threats of layoffs of teachers and staff, cutbacks in critical programs like art and music, and schools that were literally falling apart. Today’s closing of Yonkers Middle/High School is an indication of the urgent need for capital funding for our schools. When elected, I will fight for a fair and predictable funding stream for Yonkers schools in the State Assembly. Yonkers families don’t deserve the uncertainty that comes with knowing budget cuts may be just around the corner.”
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Shelley Mayer Call For Passage Of Civil Confinement Law
Last Thursday, Andrea Stewart-Cousins, candidate for State Senate in the 35th District, and Shelley Mayer running for State Assembly in the 93rd District, held a joint press conference in front of the Westchester County Courthouse to renew their call for immediate passage of a strong Civil Confinement Statute to deal with dangerous sexual offenders. Former United States Attorney Denise O’Donnell accompanied the candidates, making an introductory statement that the passage of a civil confinement statute, “is not a law enforcement
issue.” Declaring, “It’s the fault of the Legislature that we do not have the legislation we need,” O’Donnell endorsed Mayer for Assembly and Stewart-Cousins for State Senate, as “the people we need to breakup the gridlock and get the bill passed.”
Repeatedly stressing that the Senate and Assembly versions of the bill are very similar, candidate Mayer, a former Assistant Attorney General, asked, “When we have two bills that are very close, why can’t we get the bill
passed?” Mayer concluded, “We simply need the Assembly and the Senate to get together.”
Andrea Stewart-Cousins, stepping up to the podium, remarked, “Amongst the many bills Governor Pataki will be signing today, there is one bill that is not on the Governor’s desk, the Civil Confinement Law.” She continued, “Failure to enact that legislation is unacceptable because we must make some Due Process occur for people who pose a danger to our families. They must be processed and assessed.”
Railing against “the dysfunctional Legislature,” and “Albany Gridlock,” Stewart-Cousins opined, “Despite two bills that are very similar we still do not have a bill that can be passed.”
She responded to a reporter who asked “If you’re elected as a Democrat, will you face gridlock given the dominance of Republicans in the State Senate?” Stewart-Cousins observed, “Change happens when you change the people. When I arrive in Albany, the message will be loud and clear. The People will have spoken, and I will be working closely with a new Democratic Governor, and together we will help bring about change.”
Last Thursday, Andrea Stewart-Cousins, candidate for State Senate in the 35th District, and Shelley Mayer running for State Assembly in the 93rd District, held a joint press conference in front of the Westchester County Courthouse to renew their call for immediate passage of a strong Civil Confinement Statute to deal with dangerous sexual offenders. Former United States Attorney Denise O’Donnell accompanied the candidates, making an introductory statement that the passage of a civil confinement statute, “is not a law enforcement
issue.” Declaring, “It’s the fault of the Legislature that we do not have the legislation we need,” O’Donnell endorsed Mayer for Assembly and Stewart-Cousins for State Senate, as “the people we need to breakup the gridlock and get the bill passed.”
Repeatedly stressing that the Senate and Assembly versions of the bill are very similar, candidate Mayer, a former Assistant Attorney General, asked, “When we have two bills that are very close, why can’t we get the bill
passed?” Mayer concluded, “We simply need the Assembly and the Senate to get together.”
Andrea Stewart-Cousins, stepping up to the podium, remarked, “Amongst the many bills Governor Pataki will be signing today, there is one bill that is not on the Governor’s desk, the Civil Confinement Law.” She continued, “Failure to enact that legislation is unacceptable because we must make some Due Process occur for people who pose a danger to our families. They must be processed and assessed.”
Railing against “the dysfunctional Legislature,” and “Albany Gridlock,” Stewart-Cousins opined, “Despite two bills that are very similar we still do not have a bill that can be passed.”
She responded to a reporter who asked “If you’re elected as a Democrat, will you face gridlock given the dominance of Republicans in the State Senate?” Stewart-Cousins observed, “Change happens when you change the people. When I arrive in Albany, the message will be loud and clear. The People will have spoken, and I will be working closely with a new Democratic Governor, and together we will help bring about change.”
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