Assemblyman Reilich strongly opposes unfunded state mandates because he understands local governments and school districts are forced to increase their tax levies on property owners to pay for the programs. That’s why Reilich will continue to fight against unfunded mandates and insist the state fund its directives.

Assemblyman Reilich advocates Medicaid reform because program fraud, waste and abuse cost New York taxpayers nearly $4.5 billion annually. By instituting Medicaid fraud recovery and reporting requirements, Monroe County would be able to detect abuse more easily and save taxpayer money.

Assemblyman Reilich is pushing to replace the school property tax system with a more fair and equitable income-based tax to relieve the burden on residents who make less money or are on fixed incomes, like senior citizens.

Assemblyman Reilich supports municipal liability reform to ensure cost savings for local governments, farmers, landowners and professionals who are insured for the unreasonable liability imposed by New York’s statutes.