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Hawley's voter survey: lack of support for legal pot, 'Red Flag' laws, but do favor splitting NY in half

By Billie Owens

Press release:

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) on Friday released the results of his 2019 Legislative Survey, which contained more than 2,200 responses from residents of all ages and party affiliations across Genesee, Orleans and Monroe counties.

The survey, conducted earlier this summer, covered topics such as gun control, dividing New York into two separate states, single-payer health care, abortion, farm worker unionization and plastic bag bans, among other topics. 

To take the survey, go to bit.ly/HawleySurvey

“Listening to our constituents’ concerns and questions is the prime responsibility we have as lawmakers and this survey proves, above all else, that most Western New Yorkers in my district are not supportive of the radical progressive policies coming out of Albany,” Hawley said.

“Things like giving pay raises to incarcerated felons and enacting a state takeover of healthcare are so far removed from the needs of millions of New Yorkers it continues to baffle me how they are considered top priorities by many downstate lawmakers.

"I look forward to continue traveling my district this fall and sharing these survey results with my neighbors as we gear up for next year’s session and lawmakers begin to formulate their legislative platforms.”

Highlights of Assemblyman Hawley’s Legislative Survey:

Do you support Assemblyman Hawley's "Two New Yorks" proposal (A.1687-a) that would create a non-binding ballot question of "Should New York be divided into two states?" (2,145 responses)

  • YES    80.2%
  • NO      19.8%

What do you think is the best way to grow New York's economy? (2,090 responses)

  • Cut taxes on small businesses                                                           62.6%
  • Lucrative tax breaks for out of state companies                                 3.3%
  • Have government take over certain sectors like health care              4.1%
  • Investment in infrastructure                                                                30%

Recreational marijuana is legal in 10 states and is being considered in New York. Do you support legalizing adult-use recreational marijuana? (2,169 responses)

  • YES    29.6%
  • NO      70.4%

Should immigrants who have not become citizens be allowed to obtain a New York State driver's license? (2,170 responses)

  • YES    13%
  • NO      87%

Should taxpayers fund an increase to the minimum wage for inmates in state prisons? (2,172 responses)

  • YES    6.6%
  • NO      93.4%

Do you support Assemblyman Hawley's call for an armed 'School Resource Officer' in every school in New York State? (2,140 responses)

  • YES    76.2%
  • NO      23.8%

Do you support a repeal of the NY-Safe Act? (2,085 responses)

  • YES    75.8%
  • NO      24.2%

Do you support allowing farm workers to unionize? (2,067 responses)

  • YES    33.5%
  • NO      66.5%

Health department seeks your input for public health planning over the next few years

By Billie Owens

Press release:

The Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming County health departments and hospitals are currently working with community partners to gather information from residents and those who work in these counties to help with public health planning for the next three to four years.

The information will inform and guide documents called the Community Health Assessment (CHA), Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), and Community Services Plan (CSP).

This initiative is part of the New York State Prevention Agenda, which is the blueprint for state and local action to improve the health of New Yorkers.

To fully assess the health status of our communities we are asking for your input because your health counts! These organizations are asking the public to participate by taking a survey and sharing their viewpoints during community conversations.

An online survey is available, as well as paper copies at various locations in each county. You can access the survey here.

The survey is anonymous, only takes about 15 minutes to complete and focuses on the health of the person taking it. If you are under the age of 18 years old, be sure to receive permission to take the survey from your parent(s) or guardian(s).

“As chief health strategists the health departments are working toward assessing current capacity, resources, and services,” said Paul Pettit, director for Genesee and Orleans County health departments.

“This will also help identify community health needs and current gaps, ultimately helping to develop our Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) for the next few years.”

The health departments are also seeking to schedule "Community Conversations" with willing groups to learn what they feel are the greatest health concerns or issues in their community and thoughts on how they can be improved.

Responses from the confidential surveys and conversations will help identify services that are working, need improving, or to be created. The more members of the public who participate, the larger and stronger the “building block” of these plans will be.

To participate in a community conversation, obtain hardcopies of the survey, flyers that promote completing the survey online, or have any questions please contact your local health department:

  • Genesee County Health Department at: 344-2580, ext. 5555, or visit their website here.

Notre Dame Senior Assessment

By Tayor Alexander

Hello Members of the Community,

At Notre Dame we have an exiting project that consists of an individual part as well as a group part.  For our group project portion of the senior assessment we are required to have a survey based on our topic with 100 results.  Our topic is about the consequences of cutting the athletic contests and the effects this can have on those involved as well as the surrounding community.  Seeing as you will be affected by this, your participation in our survey would be greatly appreciated.  Below we have a link with an attached survey with only six questions.

<a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspxsm=v1_2fU5ZT0YRAIU2x601Llqg_3d_3d">Click Here to take survey</a>

 

Thank you

Greg, LeeAnn, Melissa, Sean, Taylor

 

Notre Dame Senior Assessment

By Tayor Alexander

Hello Members of the Community,

At Notre Dame we have an exiting project that consists of an individual part as well as a group part.  For our group project portion of the senior assessment we are required to have a survey based on our topic with 100 results.  Our topic is about the consequences of cutting the athletic contests and the effects this can have on those involved as well as the surrounding community.  Seeing as you will be affected by this, your participation in our survey would be greatly appreciated.  Below we have a link with an attached survey with only six questions.

<a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspxsm=v1_2fU5ZT0YRAIU2x601Llqg_3d_3d">Click Here to take survey</a>

 

Thank you

Greg, LeeAnn, Melissa, Sean, Taylor

 

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