Jimmy Dahroug for New York State Senate

Issues

Reform Albany

Our number one priority is to reform the broken system in Albany. Every piece of progressive legislation hangs in the balance.

Right now Albany is the most dysfunctional government in the nation: Three men in a room call the shots. Taxpayer money is wasted on pork projects. Our leaders spend more time talking to wealthy donors and special interests than the taxpayers that sent them to Albany in the first place.

Tax Relief

Here on Long Island, property taxes are two and a half times the national average, with 66.5% of the property tax bill going toward funding local school district expenses. Although, local school districts are a separate level of government, County Executive Levy and I are ready to take action on these out of control taxes.

Health Care

New York State Residents deserve affordable health care. Far too many people are uninsured and underinsured; and the cost of prescription drugs continues to soar.

Our Environment

Our environment affects our health, our economy, and our basic quality of life. I will work hard to protect Long Island's pristine land and beaches and promote sound environmental policies throughout New York State.

Education

Our State is at a crossroads right now. We can truly reform school funding to provide a solid education for every child, or we can do the bare minimum. As a former student from a community where hard-working students, parents and teachers accomplished a great deal, but were limited by a lack of funds, this matter is personal to me.

Seniors

Senior citizens in our community are fortunate to have many available resources, but there is still work to be done. I will work hard in the Senate to expand and publicize these programs in order to help seniors with affordable housing, lower prescription drug costs, and other vital issues in their daily lives.

A Level Playing Field

I believe in the values of hard work, responsibility, and empowerment. These values bring out the very best in our society as residents work to build their own American Dreams. As such, our leaders have a responsibility to protect and foster a level playing field for all of our residents.