Assemblyman William L. Parment Reports to the People

Assemblyman

William L. Parment

Reports
to the People

Spring 2006

Dear Friend:

In January, the Governor submitted his $110.7 billion budget to the Legislature. I am often asked, “Where does the money come from and where does it go?” I have included two graphs to help answer that question.

Below you will find a questionnaire seeking your views on many issues that may come before the State Legislature in the future. I hope that you will take the time to respond to this questionnaire, and for all those who return it, I will send a tabulation of the results.

I will continue to keep your thoughts in mind as I address the various issues that come before me this year. If you have any questions, please contact my district office at 664-7773 in the southern part of Chautauqua or 672-7050 in the northern part of the county, or e-mail parmentw@assembly.state.ny.us.

Sincerely,
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William L. Parment
Member of Assembly

Where does the money come from
and where does it go?

2006-2007 STATE BUDGET

In January, Governor Pataki submitted his budget for the 2006-2007 fiscal year. The budget rose over $4 billion to a total $110.7 billion for this year. Below are charts which illustrate where the money for the State budget comes from and where it is spent.

Survey Questions


1.	Would you vote to create a voucher system for students to attend non-public schools?	Yes	No

2.	Would you vote to allow schools more flexibility in determining how to provide a quality education?	Yes	No

3.	Would you vote to increase standardized testing to measure how well students are being educated?	Yes	No

4.	Would you vote to require HMO’s to pay for experimental treatments even though it might increase the cost of health insurance?	Yes	No

5.	Would you vote to allow trial judges to be given discretion when sentencing felony drug offenders?	Yes	No

6.	Would you vote to require the school year to be extended beyond the current 180 days?	Yes	No

7.	In civil suits involving personal injury, would you support imposing a monetary cap on awards for “pain and suffering?”	Yes	No

8.	Would you vote to allow drug offenders to enroll in treatment programs rather than serving prison terms?	Yes	No

9.	Would you vote in support of collecting sales tax on cigarettes and gasoline sold on reservations to non-Indians?	Yes	No

10.	Would you vote to increase funding for SUNY to keep tuition low for instate students or should SUNY be funded largely by student tuition?	Yes	No

11.	Would you vote to merge some services in your city, town, or village with that of a neighboring government?	Yes	No

12.	Would you vote to expand casino gambling in New York State?	Yes	No

13.	Would you vote to reinstate the death penalty in New York State?	Yes	No

14.	Would you vote in support of spending State funds to increase public access to Chautauqua Lake?	Yes	No

15.	Would you vote to allow the use of rifles to hunt bear and deer in Chautauqua County?	Yes	No

16.	What do you feel are the three most important issues facing Chautauqua County?

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17.	Would you vote to increase or decrease state spending in the following areas?

	Increase	Decrease		Increase	Decrease
Environmental			Police and Fire Service
Education			Highways and Bridges
Social Services			Mental Health

**Click here for a printable view**

Please fill out the questionaire and return it to:
Assemblyman William L. Parment
Legislative Office Building, Room 547, Albany, New York 12248

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