Palmesano Calls For Speaker To Step Down

A Statement by Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I- Corning)

The arrest of Speaker Sheldon Silver today is certainly disturbing news. The Speaker should resign immediately.

There is too much important work to do on behalf of the residents of New York State, and his arrest will hang like a dark cloud over budget negotiations and the legislative session.

The Assembly Majority should demand the Speaker step down so this does not become a distraction because the people of New York State deserve nothing less than our full attention to address the many challenges we face.