Assemblyman Michael Novakhov New York Assembly District 45
1.*Renovation of the wooden boardwalk in Brighton Beach:* What has already been done to repair the wooden boardwalk in Brighton Beach? What are the future plans for its improvement and maintenance?
2. *Residents’ influence on decisions in Albany:* How can the residents of your district influence the issues raised in Albany? Are there any online resources or platforms available where they can access information and express their opinions?
3. *Budgets for combating climate change:* Official data shows that the highest temperature in the U.S. was recorded in 1913. Despite this, why are budgets still being allocated to combat global warming? How can New York residents initiate an investigation into the spending of public resources on this issue if the scale of the problem is not supported by the data?
4. *Education and knowledge of the U.S. Constitution:* Recent surveys show that many high school and university in New York are not familiar with the basics of the U.S. Constitution. What steps can be taken to improve the teaching of the Constitution and U.S. history in our schools? What are you willing to do to address this issue?
5. *Election oversight:* How do you assess the current state of the election oversight system in New York? Does it require reform?
6. *Voting rights and single-day elections:* In light of the discussions about extending voting to multiple days, what is your position on returning to single-day voting? How do you plan to protect voters’ rights in this context?
7. *Upcoming elections:* How are you preparing for the upcoming elections? What steps are you taking to mobilize voters and engage with the residents of your district?
8 Affordable Housing Crisis: What is being done to address the rising cost of housing in New York City? Are there any new initiatives to create more affordable housing or protect tenants from skyrocketing rents?
9- Immigration and Sanctuary Policies: New York City is known for its sanctuary city policies. How do you see the future of these policies, and what additional support is being provided to immigrant communities? Infrastructure and Resilience: How are state funds being used to improve NYC’s infrastructure, particularly in making the city more resilient to future disasters like flooding or hurricanes?
10 Homelessness and Mental Health: Homelessness continues to be a major issue in NYC. What initiatives are being pursued to provide both short-term and long-term solutions, particularly in addressing mental health services for the homeless?
11 Crime and Gun Control: Crime, particularly gun violence, has been a growing concern in NYC. What is your stance on gun control, and what measures are being taken at the state level to address the issue?
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