Sarah Clark

1. Public safety is a top issue of concern for many across the region, more resources in our communities has been shown to be the most effective tool to help. Which of these options would you like to see increased investment in:

mentorship opportunities

after school programming

youth jobs

recreational opportunities

stable, affordable housing

conflict resolution programs

mental health, social/emotional supports

other

2. In light of what we’ve seen happening in other states, do you believe New York needs to do more to protect voting rights?

yes

no

I don't know

3. Do you believe New York needs to do more to protect the right for women to make their own reproductive medical choices?

yes

no

I don't know

4. The New York Health Act would create a universal, single-payer health insurance system to provide medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage to all New Yorkers with no out-of-pocket costs. This would be paid for by increased payroll taxes which, on average, would be lower than the cost of employer sponsored health insurance. Should New York enact this law?

yes

no

I don't know

5. Group homes, long-term care facilities, and hospitals are struggling to find and keep staff, many of whom are paid for by Medicaid. Medicaid rates have not increased in New York State in 12 years and have gone down. Should New York raise Medicaid rates?

yes

no

I don't know

6. Good Cause Eviction legislation would prevent a landlord from evicting a tenant without “good cause”. Good cause includes things like nonpayment of rent, nuisance or property damage; using the premises for an illegal purpose or illegally preventing the landlord from accessing the property. This law also provides an opportunity for tenants to contest a rent increase above 5% in court, which a landlord could justify by demonstrating increased taxes or major building improvements. Should New York pass this law?

yes

no

I don't know

7. A conviction record after incarceration can inflict wide-ranging and enduring harm—permanently barring many individuals from basic opportunities like stable jobs, licenses to practice trades, and safe, secure housing. New York State law allows for conviction records to be permanently sealed under certain conditions but it is burdensome and costly. The Clean Slate Act would make this much more accessible by automating the process after a set period of time without any need to go to court or pay legal fees. Do you support this legislation?

yes

no

I don't know

8. What challenges/priorities do you think definitely need to be addressed this session:

Climate change/meeting clean energy goals

Affordable housing

Criminal justice reform

Childcare access and affordability

Higher education costs and accessibility

Inflation

Increased wages in direct care (ie: childcare staff, home health, and nursing home aides)

mental health

substance abuse

support for seniors and elderly

other:

9. Any Questions and or comments?

Assemblymember

Assembly District 136

Constituent Priorities Survey