BROOKLYN, NY – On April 24, 2018, Senator Simcha Felder released a statement (included below) saying that, no matter the results on the special elections on that day, he would continue to caucus with the Republican party despite having the power to give control of the New York Senate to the Democrats if he were to switch to caucusing with them.
New York Senate District 17 for Progress (NYSD 17 for Progress) had the following response:
Senator Felder said he wants to “move the people’s work forward.” To that end, we, his constituents, would like him to move the following work forward to benefit our shared community:
- Support passage of the New York Health Act so that all his constituents can have guaranteed health care – or explain his specific concerns with the legislation
- Discuss passage of new gun control measures to make our schools and streets safe
- Engage in discussions about placing speed cameras in every school zone
- Involve the community in planning new, local affordable housing
- Back reformed rent laws on behalf of tenants everywhere
On these and many other issues, Sen. Felder’s constituents deserve to know where he stands. And we are eager to learn how Sen. Felder believes his decision today will impact these critical priorities.
NYSD 17 for Progress is a grassroots group of individuals who live, work, and attend school within New York State Senate District 17. The group was founded in 2016, and is focused on promoting transparent communication by elected officials and progressive policies and legislation that will improve the lives of all NYSD 17 residents.
Statement from Sen. Felder:
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