State Senate GOP announces plan to ‘Reset New York State’

Press Release, Senate Republican Leader Robert Ortt

As the Legislative session is set to begin this week, Senate Republican Leader Robert Ortt (R-North Tonawanda) and members of the Republican Conference today unveiled a comprehensive vision to Reset New York.

The plan includes several components to address mounting economic and fiscal challenges facing the State – many of which were exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic – and to help forge a better path forward for all New Yorkers.

“Under New York’s one-party control, we have seen a dramatic and unwelcome shift in our state’s priorities,” Ortt said. “Democrats displayed no interest in rebuilding our local economy, lessening the financial burden on our middle class, or stemming the ever-increasing outflow of New York residents fleeing our state. They sought to release dangerous criminals into our communities, undermine our law enforcement, and waste millions of dollars on progressive agenda items. The Covid-19 pandemic has only highlighted the need for immediate action on the unresolved challenges facing our small business community and New York’s hardworking taxpayers.”

The Senate Republicans’ plan includes proposals that prioritize restarting our local economies, rethinking how New York State operates, and renewing a commitment to New York State’s residents to ensure strong, robust communities.

Restart our Local Economies by:

• Safely reopening our small businesses to help them get back on their feet and offer gainful employment for residents;
• Helping our schools and colleges stay open; and
• Investing in our physical and human infrastructure to rebuild our state’s competitiveness.

Rethink how New York State Operates by:

• Ending New York State’s unaffordability problem, which has been made worse by the pandemic;
• Taking on State government’s culture of overspending and restoring fiscal responsibility; and
• Reasserting the Legislature’s constitutional authority as an equal branch of government.

Renew our Commitment to Residents by:

• Fostering the growth of vibrant local communities;
• Developing a robust economy with diverse opportunities; and
• Creating safer neighborhoods with common sense public safety measures.

“New York government is failing its people,” said Deputy Leader Andrew Lanza of Staten Island. “Broken policies have made New York more expensive, less safe and have diminished the quality of life for our residents. We need to change course before it is too late.”