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Sanghvi and Tedisco Clash in 44th State Senate District Forum

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Emily Stanton
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Sanghvi and Tedisco Clash in 44th State Senate District Forum
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In the 44th State Senate ‌District, a self-proclaimed​ government watchdog and a self-styled candidate for ⁢change took to ‌the screen.

State Sen. James Tedisco, R-Ballston Lake, and Democratic challenger​ Saratoga Springs Finance Commissioner Minita Sanghvi ​engaged in‍ a spirited debate on a ⁢variety‍ of topics,⁤ from outmigration ⁤to climate goals, during a Wednesday night Zoom forum hosted by the League of Women Voters.

Sanghvi utilized the platform to challenge the long-standing incumbent, who first entered ‍public office‌ when he joined the Schenectady ‌City Council in 1977.

“Our world has evolved since then: the era has changed, our district has transformed, our needs ‍have shifted,” Sanghvi stated. “We require a fresh, bold⁣ vision for this district.”

Tedisco argued that he already possesses the blueprint for⁣ positive change — a sentiment echoed by upper chamber Republicans seeking⁣ to undermine the bicameral Democratic supermajority.

“I request your ‍support to continue serving as your senator, to voice strong opposition against increasingly oppressive state governments,” Tedisco declared. “I am ⁢as enthusiastic as ever to work each day and advocate for you.”

Proposition 1

Tedisco criticized the approval of Proposition 1, also known as the Equal ⁢Rights Amendment, for the ballot. While Democrats ‍champion the proposition ⁢as a way to ⁤enshrine anti-discrimination protections into the state Constitution,⁣ opponents ⁢like Tedisco see it as a gateway to extremism.

“Now, children ⁢who are not yet ⁤fully mature will be making decisions about invasive surgery and self-modification, but‍ it goes beyond this,”⁣ he argued.

Sanghvi, a gay woman, views the opposition to the ERA as a recurring pattern against measures once considered radical,‍ such ⁢as suffrage and marriage equality.

“These are basic rights to be free from discrimination based on your age, disability, national ⁤origin, and abortion — pregnancy outcomes,” she said about the ERA.

Bail Reform

In⁣ 2019, under the governorship of Andrew Cuomo, a‌ law was passed eliminating cash bail for​ most misdemeanors and several non-violent felonies. The law has been ‌revised multiple‌ times to broaden judicial discretion and ​increase the number​ of offenses eligible for‍ bail.

During the LWV forum, Tedisco proudly spoke about his ongoing efforts to⁢ repeal bail reform, believing that ‍the legislation is fundamentally flawed. He ‍highlighted cases such‍ as the alleged Lola boutique burglary in Saratoga Springs, where all three out-of-state repeat offenders were released.

“We cannot allow individuals to walk away ⁤from a crime, and this⁤ is what is happening,” he stated.

Sanghvi expressed concerns about what she perceives⁢ as⁤ significant loopholes in​ how the reform handles​ domestic violence cases. ⁢However, she believes that the law’s framework⁤ is crucial to prevent a disproportionate‌ number of low-income‌ and minority defendants from being held in jail.

Spending & Taxes

When asked about⁣ tax cuts, Sanghvi, a‍ business professor at Skidmore College, suggested⁢ that New York ⁢should generate more revenue from cannabis and online betting.

“We don’t need to cut taxes to increase ‍revenue,” ⁣Sanghvi argued. “And by the way, cutting taxes doesn’t curb inflation. It will just inject more money into the system, which will actually escalate inflation.”

Tedisco countered ⁢that the state needs​ to “rectify⁢ this inflation by ⁢allowing people to⁢ retain ⁣more money” and impose a cap on state spending. ⁤He ​added that the state’s spending decisions need to be reevaluated.

“We ask local governments⁢ to cap⁤ spending, but what’s‌ good for the goose should be​ good‌ for the gander,”‌ he ⁢said. “We’re not imposing a cap on ⁢ourselves here and ⁣we ​need to prioritize our spending.”

Environmental Protections

Sanghvi stressed that she‌ views climate change as a critical issue that demands​ “immediate action.”

“My son plays Little League baseball and [last summer] ‌they couldn’t play for many days because ⁢of the dense, thick wildfire smoke that we were all​ inhaling,” she shared. “So ⁣to believe that the planet is safe is ​a fallacy.”

She expressed her willingness to serve on the state​ Senate Environmental Conservation Committee, if⁤ elected, to‍ lead on climate action.

Tedisco, however, ​had a ‌different perspective.

“Well, I believe the planet is fairly safe⁤ at the moment,” Tedisco said. “I’m not sure if this ‌election will be safe because we have a problem here and it’s the one issue that ⁤people‌ keep bringing up‌ to me about ⁢the personal attacks during elections from‍ one side to another.”

Returning to ⁢the topic, Tedisco expressed skepticism about the state’s electrification and renewable energy goals outlined in the Climate​ Leadership and⁢ Community Protection Act of 2019, questioning their realism and ​efficiency.

Child Care

According to Tedisco, the state needs to reassess its ​spending priorities to⁣ provide adequate support for child care centers.

Child care costs have skyrocketed since​ the COVID-19 pandemic due to a​ shortage ⁣of ‌providers. This issue has⁣ become a hurdle for parents seeking to enter the workforce.

“The ​state problem ‌is we spend too much, we tax too ⁣much, we borrow too​ much, and we don’t prioritize our spending,” ⁤Tedisco⁣ said. “And when we build programs, we ⁤don’t provide the staffing to open the day cares. We need to make​ them affordable.”

Sanghvi argued that investing more in child care is crucial to retaining and attracting new residents in the state.

“Not only will ⁤this​ attract young families and​ professionals⁤ from other states back into New⁢ York, but‌ [it] will actually​ help alleviate some of the issues,” ⁣Sanghvi said. “Day care is really expensive.”

Undocumented Immigrants

When asked if ‍she considers undocumented immigrants as‍ constituents, Sanghvi responded, “Everyone who is here,‌ who is visiting — we ​are very grateful they‍ are here and it is our ⁣duty ⁣to serve them.”

She highlighted ⁤the need to attract more migrants‍ to Saratoga County to fill jobs, as the population grows and⁢ the demand for labor rises.

Meanwhile, Tedisco used the opportunity⁤ to ⁤address ⁤the migrant crisis, which peaked last year following the expiration of a COVID-19⁣ era policy that allowed federal agents to‌ easily reject migrants ⁢seeking ‍asylum⁣ at the ​southern U.S. border.

New York City Mayor Eric⁣ Adams, now under scrutiny, dispersed hundreds of asylum-seekers across the state in an effort to conserve resources.

Some of them were sent to motels in Schenectady and ⁣Albany counties. Tedisco said he asked‍ the‍ state to assist with education expenses, but Gov. Kathy Hochul didn’t respond.

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Emily Stanton, a skillful journalist previously based in Boston, is adept at covering a diverse array of stories. Her thorough and engaging reporting style, honed with a Master's in Journalism from Boston University, focuses on community-relevant stories.
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