Sam Hoyt

Dear Friends:

Thank you for visiting my website. This site contains information on my legislation, important issues I am supporting, and pictures of community events in my district. It also includes my contact information so you can write, call, or send me an e-mail if you have a concern or would like more information on something I am working on. I serve residents on west and northwest Buffalo and the Town of Grand Island. I am proud to say that represent one of the most diverse districts in New York State.

When talking to the people in my district, I often hear concerns about the way state government is functioning in Albany. At times, these people are angry about their government. I can certainly understand this dissatisfaction. In fact, I share many of the same concerns. Making government more efficient and more responsive to the people it serves is the foundation of my work in the Assembly.

We need to work together to create an economic development strategy that will truly restore Buffalo to what it should be. We need to create affordable, thriving neighborhoods where people will choose to relocate and raise a family. I worked hard this year on legislation to provide a tax credit to rehabilitate historic properties, both commercial and residential. This new tax credit will make rehabilitation of our historic properties more affordable and appealing.

I worked closely with Attorney General Andrew Cuomo to pass the New NY Government Reorganization and Citizen Empowerment Act, an important measure that will reduce the tax burden in this state while also returning control of government to its citizens. This legislation has been signed into law by Governor Paterson. Voters will now have greater flexibility in downsizing their local governments.

As a state legislator, I have always tried to be inclusive in developing legislation, turning to the community members and organizations who best understand the grassroots issues that our neighborhoods and business districts are facing. Dialogue is the essence of democracy, and I welcome the opportunity to engage in community conversations. Please let me know if you have an idea to improve New York State, or if there is another way I may be of service. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Sam Hoyt

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