Assemblyman Kolb speaks at the ceremony dedicating the Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion as a state park.
	Assemblyman Kolb helped secure state assistance to build the New York State Wine & Culinary Center.
	Assemblyman Kolb tours the Infotonics Center of Excellence.

• Was instrumental in preserving the Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion for future generations by having the Thompson Estate and surrounding grounds designated a state park.

• Helped secure state assistance to build the New York State Wine & Culinary Center. The center opened this year as an educational center and gateway to the Finger Lakes wine country. It also serves as a showcase for New York state’s food and wine products.

• Supported reconstruction of Finger Lakes Community College’s CMAC Performing Arts Center. The upgraded facility provides Finger Lakes residents and visitors with a new, world-class indoor/outdoor amphitheater.

• Played an important part in creating the Infotonics Center of Excellence. This research and development facility is an industry leader, specializing in Photonics and Microsystems innovation.

• Supported creation of a property tax rebate providing homeowners with meaningful tax relief. This rebate applies to homeowners who receive a STAR exemption, who can expect a rebate check worth 30% of their STAR benefit. The statewide property tax savings total an estimated $920 million.

Other Initiatives:

• Assemblyman Kolb supports small businesses through his efforts to increase funding for the Main Street revitalization program, provide tax credits for small businesses to train employees, require at least 15 percent of state contracts be with small businesses (100 or fewer employees) and reinstate the 1 percent lower tax rate.

• Assemblyman Kolb has sponsored legislation to reform workers’ compensation and provide affordable health care for business owners and their employees.