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Improving access to quality education and investing in our schools for the next generation. This is one area of the budget that will never be cut: we will ensure all local school districts in NY have enough funding to succeed. As a member of the NYS PTA I will NEVER stop fighting and advocating for our kids.

I will also have a volunteer committee that helps increase male involvement in their kids education (99% of all PTA meetings are female attendees). And no, kids will never be forced to wear masks all day long in school should another pandemic occur.

Reducing unfunded mandates that are passed on from Albany onto our local school districts. An example of this is the unreasonable electric school bus mandate that will cripple the budgets of local districts. There was not nearly enough thought and planning that went into that arbitrary deadline and put an unfair burden on our local municipalities. School districts will need to make massive cuts to non-mandatory programs: sports, music, clubs, other extracurricular activities, etc. just to pay for electric school buses.

Every school district's security plan will be reviewed by a team of experts. Where flaws are identified we will require the districts to bolster their security and harden their entry points. Financially struggling districts will be able to fill out a grant or loan application so the improvements can be made as soon as possible. We will not allow any school building to be a vulnerable easy target for a psychopath to attack. Children must be protected at all costs, no more school shootings!!! More on this down below.

Full Universal Pre-Kindergarten for every 4-year old in the state: We will ensure the grants to every school district is adequate to fund this program. And I mean every, not just the state’s “big five” school districts – New York City, Buffalo, Yonkers, Rochester, and Syracuse. Moreover, we will ensure that school districts receive the full $6,000 grant rather than $5,400. The $600 gap can cost districts hundreds of thousands of dollars per year forcing them to cut other beneficial programs for kids.

We will allow school districts to use credit unions instead of commercial banks to save on interest expense. Currently, because of the big bank monopoly and lobbying efforts (corrupt politicians), New York is one of a few states where municipal governments cannot deposit funds in credit unions. Big banks ruined this for themselves with out of control interest rates so now they are going to lose their monopoly. Local districts need to have as much flexibility as possible to assist in their efforts to balance their tight budgets while keeping property and school taxes down.

Possibly making a cybersecurity class mandatory in all high schools. We need to help prevent New Yorkers from falling victim to phishing and other sophisticated scams that hackers are utilizing to steal identity and money.

Maintain free breakfast and lunch programs for all elementary school students.

Launching a New York Online University that is completely free to attend. This would give students a real choice and push private colleges to lower their tuition to stay competitive. It is time for a revolution in education!

Raising the unrestricted reserve cap of school districts from 4% to 10% to help them save for another emergency or pandemic. 4% is too low it only covers about 2 weeks of operating expenses. We need to give local districts more flexibility to be fiscally responsible. Not surprisingly, New York State government does not hold itself to this same standard and as of this writing is sitting on about 16% reserves.

Majority rules: changing the vote threshold from 60% supermajority to 50%+1 simple majority for school district's budget votes even when school districts try to pass a budget that pierces the cap. New York State should not be dictating local community choices if they want to pay more for better schools.

We will be working with companies to lower the cost of health insurance and prescription drugs in the state. Also looking into reducing the cost of doctor visits, it should not cost $500 for a 5 minute visit to the pediatrician. Moreover, no statewide health mandates such as vaccines will be enforced upon any resident of New York. No company can terminate an employee for refusing a vaccine. We will not allow the billion dollar pharmaceutical companies or other lobbyists to dictate our lives. Personal choice will never be denied. You will not need a religious exemption. It will be parents choice to vaccinate their kids.

In terms of veterans, we will establish additional protections that allow our heroes to receive the care they need regardless of their income. We will not kick to the curb our bravest citizens. If you have a combat related injury that isn't fully covered by the VA we will have a program that takes care of that.

All veterans in NY will receive a complimentary audiology exam to test hearing loss. The consultation will be $0 out of pocket for all veterans and will try to get the cost of hearing aids as low as possible. Also considering zero cost psychedelic therapies for veterans but need a little more research before committing to that.

Price transparency for all medical services and prescription drugs. Eliminating the concept of out of network doctors, all doctors need to be covered by all insurance plans.

Will look into ways to make veterinarian services and medicine for animals more affordable. Right now people are discouraged from rescuing pets because of the high cost of medical services. We will investigate ways to lower the cost so more people can invite loving pets into their homes. It is well known that pets help mental health so we will try to help two issues at the same time.

New York State looks like a third world country in some areas. We have bridges crumbling and roads covered in potholes. We will get it all fixed. We will also build domestic abuse shelters and other various infrastructure projects (state-of-the-art hospitals for example) to create jobs for New Yorkers. Maybe even a new stadium to bring the Jets and/or Giants home to New York.

We will also build new electric vehicle charging stations across the state. However we will not create a mandate to drive an EV we are simply making it more convenient for consumers to make the change. Over time, EVs will naturally become a bigger market share of the auto industry without creating mandates that force companies and consumers to meet artificial and unrealistic deadlines.

We will look into investing in Firedome technology to combat wildfires and keep our properties safe.

We want to see new construction all over whether it is commercial or residential. If you are thinking about a career path this industry will be booming when I take over as governor.

We will be increasing protections for employees and disallow them being fired for reasons that are outside the scope of their job. One example of this is not allowing employees to be fired for having various social media and online accounts such as OnlyFans. What employees do while off the clock is none of the employer's business, unless that activity breaks the law. For example an employer can still terminate a truck driver if that driver was convicted of a DUI while driving their personal vehicle.

We will also enforce protections during the hiring process and add our honorable veterans as a new protected class. We will be creating an abundance of new jobs in NY and everyone should have a fair opportunity to obtain one to increase their quality of life. No more homelessness!

Full-time workers who have been with their employer for at least 1 year will get 3 paid volunteer days per year. Meaning they can volunteer for a charity of their choice and still get paid for that day if they show their employer proof of volunteering (for example a signed letter from the charitable organization). Reasonableness must be applied, for example an accountant can be denied trying to take off on April 14th before the tax deadline.

Family > Everything. We will look into additional ways to improve work life balance so people enjoy more quality time with families. Kids grow up too fast!

I will answer all policy related questions but will not address any personal questions like what is my favorite flavor of ice cream. I will not hide from any reporters even when the tough questions get asked. My administration will deliver the truth bluntly, not saddle the fence and deliver lies politely with "political correctness" - I will not lie about anything just to get elected like typical career politicians.

I will agree to be interviewed by anyone whether they are for me or against me or neutral. However, I will never pay for such an appearance (and will never pay for an endorsement while we are on that topic). Likewise, I will not receive compensation for the interview even if it increases ratings and advertising dollars for the interviewer. There will never be a direct financial benefit to either party. Although I always do encourage the donation to charities instead of contributing to politics!

After winning election we will have weekly 1-hour press conferences (most likely on Tuesdays but TBD) which will have a lottery system to answer questions from random reporters and any reporters not selected will be able to submit written questions that are answered as soon as possible following the press conference. Transcripts of the Q&As from the press conferences will be posted online for all to see. I will not be using a press secretary or spokesperson, all answers will come directly from either me, the lieutenant governor, or to whom the question was directed at (example if the attorney general is at the conference and asked a question).

I am not a politician and never will be defined as one. Politicians are all talk no action while I am little talk heavy action. I will always keep my word and never sugarcoat anything so New Yorkers know exactly what to expect from me. Even if we are failing in an area, we will address it head on and brainstorm ideas to resolve the issue. Our job will never be finished as issues are constantly evolving.

If I fail at my mission to save New York then I will resign immediately. I do not have a big ego and will not be defiant like typical politicians when they do a terrible job and refuse to admit it.

With that in mind, no government workers will have “immunity” from being fired. Government will be run like a business and the “bad eggs” will be replaced and the superstars will be praised and honored.

• We will ban paper straws. Seriously who thought this was a good idea? Try drinking a shake with a paper straw.
• Pro adoption laws and incentives to encourage more people to adopt. A few ways we can discourage abortion is with expanded family and medical leave, $1,000 checks for newborn babies even if given up for adoption, etc. We will not outright ban abortion, but develop policies to discourage it. CHOICE.
• No bill more than 100 pages will be signed into law. All bills will be specific, concise and readable by the average New Yorker so no hidden BS can be snuck in. Preferably all bills will be single issue only, but some exceptions may be made as long as it remains under 100 pages.
• Consumer Fair Pricing Initiatives: Will look into preventing restaurants that charge extra for added ingredients but don't charge less for taking ingredients off. Venues will be given an ultimatum: allow outside food and beverages or charge a reasonable price for inside concessions ($10 for one hotdog is not acceptable!). As well as exploring other areas to protect fair pricing for consumers and prevent gouging. For example, the TSA banning drinks and then vendors inside an airport charging $5+ for a bottle of water or soda is a type of price gouging that must stop.
• Surveillance pricing will not be allowed (setting prices based on data collected from customers), but dynamic pricing will be allowed (changing prices based on supply/demand for ALL customers such as at different times of the day).
• The corruption with car dealerships is over. We are ending the laws that forbid manufacturers from selling direct to consumers. The sketchy dealerships blew their opportunity to have a monopoly and now consumers will get fair pricing again with more competition.
• If you leak the personal information of someone without their permission (doxxing) you will be prosecuted and face large fines. If the information belongs to a law enforcement officer or other public official that will be determined an act of violence and the penalties will be even steeper. People have the right to protest but putting someone's life at risk is going too far. We need to remain a peaceful society at all times.
• New regulation on car headlights. Some of them are becoming increasingly dangerous as they blind oncoming traffic (mostly newer cars with very bright LED lights).
• Maximum interest rate charged to New York residents, whether a loan, credit card, etc. will be capped at 15%. Home loans for primary residences will be capped at 7% interest rate. Cap does not apply to second or vacation homes.
• Credit card processing fees (the fees processors charge vendors) will be capped at 2%
• No more government overreach! Justice for Peanut and other victims of too much government. What happened to Peanut, and others, is a warning of what having too much government looks like. We will never let this abuse of power and waste of taxpayer dollars happen ever again.
• Reduce size of government workforce and remove red tape and unnecessary regulations. We will remove anyone from government who is corrupt and/or incompetent. If you are competent at your job and not corrupt then you do not have to worry about losing your job. But we do need to clean up government so it runs more efficiently, currently NYS government is too big to succeed.
• Get rid of 5 cent bottle deposits, make it an incentive not a punishment to recycle (you still get the 5 cents for returning bottles).
• Taking on greedy corporations that are price gouging consumers, banning hidden fees, and capping unfair rent increases and exorbitant prescription and over-the-counter drug costs.
• Anyone that frivolously call police for non emergencies will be fined for wasting taxpayer paid time and resources. No more waste!
• Funeral expenses for babies under 1 year old will be paid for by the state. It is absolutely heartbreaking for parents to lose a child so young, we will alleviate the financial burden from that emotional pain.
• ZERO VIOLENCE POLICY. Violence has no place in society. Schools will be required to expel violent offenders whether it is protestors or bullies. Schools should be a safe place to learn.
• Establishing term limits for political positions and increasing ethics initiatives. The longer a person stays in a political position the more corrupt they become. Potentially putting an age cap on certain positions as well.
• Technology and app companies cannot sell your data without your explicit written permission, it cannot be buried in the "terms and conditions" to use the app or website. As well as other privacy enhancements we will look to strengthen.
• If the federal government does not do something about the poisonous food epidemic causing chronic diseases then NYS will take it into our own hands to ban certain ingredients in high processed foods that cause obesity and other health problems in our children and adults. Ingredients that are already banned in other countries but due to corruption are allowed in America.
• People have a God given right to protect themselves. "Stand your ground" principles will be enacted for those acting in self defense to protect their family and property. If someone illegally breaks into your home then they lose the right to sue you for injury that may occur.
• Minimum wage tweak: it should not be a flat number. The minimum wage is not meant for adults it is supposed to be for an entry level position for young people to gain experience. The minimum wage should instead be based on a formula using factors such as age and years on the job. Meaning, raises will be mandatory for all workers you cannot pay someone the same minimum wage forever.
• Non-essential cosmetic surgery (including "gender affirming") banned for anyone under the age of 18. Medically reasonable surgeries still allowed - examples, born with birth defects, victim of a serious burn, etc. Any doctor in violation will permanently lose their license to practice medicine in New York and will owe large restitution to the minor if they later change their mind on the surgery. No more minors will be mutilated under my watch. Adults will remain free to choose if they want cosmetic surgeries.
• Technology research such as Artificial Intelligence and how it can help run government more efficiently to save taxpayer money.
• Exploring ways to make colleges in NY more affordable.
• Fixing the squatter law loopholes.
• The ocean and beaches belong to everyone - no more making people pay money to visit a public beach.
• Ensuring we maintain healthy drinking water among other conservation efforts. Will have a team of lawyers to protect our environment from reckless polluters.
• Exploring the possibility of making jury duty optional instead of mandatory - i.e. being able to opt out after a selection without needing to attend court. Conversely, being able to voluntarily waive the "rest period" for those that would like to be selected more frequently.
• Cutting red tape strangulation and minimizing government regulations will be paramount to the success of New York.
• No more mail in ballots we will be building a secure voting website you can use to cast your vote or you can vote in person. It will likely be the same website you already use for NYS tax returns and DMV records with a new secure section added. Both voting methods will be open for one week and close at 9pm on election night with results posted at 10pm. The website and in person voting will both issue you a receipt with a unique 12-digit vote confirmation number, that is disassociated with your personal information to retain voting privacy. You can use that confirmation number to look up afterwards or call an automated phone number if you don't have a computer or smartphone to ensure your vote was not changed to eliminate conspiracy theories.