Andrew Cuomo in Survey of Gubernatorial campaign websites, 2010-2011
On Abortion:
Fight for passage of the Reproductive Rights Act
Cuomo will fight for passage of the Reproductive Rights Act, which will protect the fundamental right of reproductive freedom and a woman's right to make private health care decisions. A woman facing an unplanned or problem pregnancy should have the
opportunity to make the best decision for her family, whether her decision is continuing the pregnancy, adoption, or abortion. The Act will ensure that the rights of individuals to make difficult and personal health care decisions will be preserved.
Source: 2010 Gubernatorial campaign website, andrewcuomo.com
Nov 2, 2010
On Civil Rights:
Marriage equality gains 1,000 federal and 700 state rights
The State has been surpassed by many other countries which have legalized same sex marriage including the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Canada, South Africa, Norway, Sweden and Portugal; as well as by many states which have also done so including MA, CT,
IA, VT, and NH.Marriage equality is a question of principle and the State shouldn't discriminate against same-sex couples who wish to get married. Barring marriage equality denies same-sex couples and their families over 1,000 federal and
700 state rights and responsibilities. For instance, employers offer spouses sick leave, bereavement leave, and access to health insurance and pension; and the law provides certain automatic rights to a person's spouse regardless of whether or not a
will exists. None of these rights exist automatically for same-sex couples in the absence of marriage.
As Governor, Andrew Cuomo will not stand for such discrimination. He will fight to make sure all couples have equal marriage rights under the law.
Source: 2010 Gubernatorial campaign website, andrewcuomo.com
Nov 2, 2010
On Civil Rights:
Require complying with MWBE reporting requirements
Minority & women-owned businesses ("MWBEs") have come to constitute a large percentage of businesses in NY, but continue to face barriers in getting their fair share of government contracts. Cuomo will ensure that MWBEs have the opportunity to earn their
fair share of the State's business, by alleviating the burden of excessive performance bonds for small businesses and certified MWBEs for smaller contracts and will require that all state contracting agencies comply with MWBE reporting requirements.
Source: 2010 Gubernatorial campaign website, andrewcuomo.com
Nov 2, 2010
On Government Reform:
Tough new ethics standards & expand disclosure requirements
We must restore honor & integrity to government, with tough new ethics standards, expanded disclosure requirements, independent investigators to root out & punish corruption, & an overhaul of campaign finance laws. We must remove legislative redistrictin
from partisan elected politicians & place it in the hands of an independent commission that works only for the people. And we must hold a constitutional convention--A People's Convention--to rewrite the Constitution and make these changes immediately.
Source: 2010 Gubernatorial campaign website, andrewcuomo.com
Nov 2, 2010
On Gun Control:
Enact commonsense laws lie microstamping of guns
We must keep our communities safe. Gun violence remains one our most serious problems. We must enact commonsense gun safety laws, such as requiring the microstamping of guns. Microstamping--a pro-law enforcement, low cost method of expanding the ability
of police to identify guns used in illegal activities--would require all new semiautomatic handguns to be equipped with microscopic identifying markings, which are transferred to each cartridge case when the firearm is fired.
Source: 2010 Gubernatorial campaign website, andrewcuomo.com
Nov 2, 2010
On Principles & Values:
Five-point plan to build a New NY
Andrew Cuomo's five-point plan to build a New NY.- Clean Up Albany: We must restore honor and integrity to government.
- Get Our Fiscal House In Order:
- Immediately impose a cap on state spending and freeze salaries of public employees.
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Rightsizing Government: Government in NY is too big, ineffective, and expensive
- NY Works: We must make New York the jobs capital of the nation
- NY Leads: in protecting and advancing individual rights and safeguarding the future of its citizens.
Source: 2010 Gubernatorial campaign website, andrewcuomo.com
Nov 2, 2010
On Welfare & Poverty:
Moral imperative to maintain safety net in difficult times
New York was one of the first states in the nation to create a strong social safety net so that even our most vulnerable and needy did not fall through society's cracks.These are difficult times. Families are stretched beyond their limits.
Many families, often for the first time, find that they may have to rely on the social safety net to survive and our most vulnerable members of society have become even more vulnerable.
Fiscal constraints have required tough choices, and many states have made deep cuts to programs that serve the most vulnerable in society need the most. Today the safety net is showing strain, when it needs to be strong enough to support a population
in need.
Especially in times of crisis, we must continue to provide social safety net services, such as food and shelter to those in need. It is a moral imperative.
Source: 2010 Gubernatorial campaign website, andrewcuomo.com
Nov 2, 2010
On Education:
Double the charter school cap
New York must be the leader when it comes to education reform. This starts with the increasing the charter school cap from 200 to 460. But increasing the cap won't result in more charter schools if we too tightly restrict where they can be located or how
they can be approved. We believe that public review and consultation are important--especially when charter schools will be co-located with traditional public schools--but this cannot become a poison pill that prevents opening new charter schools.
As Governor, Andrew Cuomo will also oppose arbitrarily limiting the number of charter schools that can operate in a school district. And because SUNY has done a good job in approving and monitoring charter schools, we should continue to allow
SUNY to have shared authority for approving charter schools with the Board of Regents. As a strong supporter of charter schools, Andrew Cuomo understands how important it is to retain high standards and strong accountability.
Source: 2010 gubernatorial campaign website, andrewcuomo.com
Nov 1, 2010
On Energy & Oil:
Comprehensive study before exploring Marcellus Shale
As Governor, Andrew Cuomo will continue to be an environmental champion, by:- Ensuring that, as the State's fiscal position improves, the Environmental Protection Fund ("EPF")--a dedicated fund to protect the environment and enhance our communities
- Making sure health and environmental risks are comprehensively studied before natural gas exploration in New York's Marcellus Shale formation occurs.
Source: 2010 gubernatorial campaign website, andrewcuomo.com
Nov 1, 2010
On Environment:
Greater focus on environmental justice
- Ensure that, as the State's fiscal position improves, the Environmental Protection Fund ("EPF")--a dedicated fund to protect the environment and enhance our communities--will again be used only for the purpose for which it was created;
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Order greater focus on environmental justice to identify adverse human health effects on racial and ethnic minority and low-income populations and to develop strategies to eliminate practices, which have a disproportionate impact on such groups.
Source: 2010 gubernatorial campaign website, andrewcuomo.com
Nov 1, 2010
On Families & Children:
Strengthen penalties for repeat domestic violence offenders
Every day, four women die in this country as a result of domestic violence. In New York alone domestic violence resulted in 91 homicides in 2008--a 25% increase from the previous year. We must bring domestic violence out of the shadows.
Far too often, people believe that such violence is a private family matter since it most often occurs in the home, but this is a dangerous misconception.
Domestic violence is a crime just like any other; only this crime is often executed on those individuals who are the most vulnerable. As Governor, Andrew Cuomo will work to protect those citizens who cannot protect themselves.
He will strengthen the penalties for repeat domestic violence offenders, improve enforcement of orders of protection and guarantee that victims have a safe place to go by putting an end to housing discrimination against victims of domestic violence.
Source: 2010 gubernatorial campaign website, andrewcuomo.com
Nov 1, 2010
On Immigration:
Disallow discrimination & exploitation of immigrants
We are a nation of immigrants and many of our forefathers and mothers came through Ellis Island in the hope and promise of a new beginning. It is critically important that we not allow the exploitation of immigrant communities. We must continue to fight
immigration fraud, like those who exploit and target vulnerable immigrants by providing fraudulent immigration services. Moreover, we must continue to make sure that these communities do not face discrimination and receive fair wages and a safe workplace
Source: 2010 gubernatorial campaign website, andrewcuomo.com
Nov 1, 2010
On Local Issues:
Replace Indian Point nuclear facility; it is too dangerous
New York is home to some of the greatest natural resources in the world. We need to protect our environment to make sure that we leave our State clean and inhabitable for generations to come. As Governor,
Andrew Cuomo will continue to be an environmental champion, by pushing to find alternative sources of energy generation to replace Indian Point nuclear facility because it is too dangerous to continue operating.
Source: 2010 gubernatorial campaign website, andrewcuomo.com
Nov 1, 2010
On Tax Reform:
Freeze state taxes; cap local taxes; cap spending
- Freeze Taxes: Because New Yorkers--already among the most taxed in the nation--cannot afford to pay more taxes than they do already, Andrew Cuomo will freeze taxes: he not raise and will veto any increase in personal or corporate
income taxes or sales tax.
- Impose a State Spending Cap: In order to address the financial crisis and permanently control State spending, a statutory and constitutional spending cap that requires the Governor to propose, and the
Legislature to enact, a budget that limits State Operating Funds growth to the rate of inflation is necessary.
- Impose a Local Property Tax Cap: Spending must also be controlled at the local level.
The local property tax cap would apply to all school districts and local governments and would be set at the lower of the inflation rate or two percent.
Source: 2010 gubernatorial campaign website, andrewcuomo.com
Nov 1, 2010
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