Ballotpedia, Michael Benedetto

As of September 19, 2024, Michael Benedetto’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Michael previously worked as a teacher in the New York Public School system and at Our Lady of Assumption School in the Bronx.

Michael Benedetto is a New York State Assemblymember representing the 82nd district. He was first elected in 2004, and is currently serving his 10th term.

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Opposes New York politicians' plans to increase pensions for teachers, police officers, and government workers, calling it a "$4B bill" for taxpayers.

Opposes a proposal to increase pensions for teachers, police officers, and government workers, citing its impact on taxpayers.

- Opposes a proposal to increase pensions for teachers, police officers, and government workers, citing its impact on taxpayers.
- Supports union rights.

Economy

Opposes the Miracle City Chemical Treatment Proposal for 2800 Bruckner Boulevard in Throggs Neck.

Successfully opposed the Miracle City Chemical Treatment Proposal in Throggs Neck.

- Successfully opposed the Miracle City Chemical Treatment Proposal in Throggs Neck.

Energy & the Environment

Believes in preventing smoking in children.

Received an award for efforts to prevent children from smoking.

As a state representative, pushed with nurses to have Einstein Hospital redesign its Emergency Room to reduce patient wait times and improve performance.

As a state representative, pushed with nurses to have Einstein Hospital redesign its emergency room to reduce patient wait times and improve performance.

- Received an award for efforts to prevent children from smoking.
- As a state representative, pushed with nurses to have Einstein Hospital redesign its emergency room to reduce patient wait times and improve performance.

Healthcare

Supports the use of ballot marking devices (BMDs) to assist all voters, including those with disabilities, in marking paper ballots privately and independently.

- Supports the use of ballot marking devices (BMDs) to assist all voters, including those with disabilities, in marking paper ballots privately and independently.

Voting & Elections

- Supports driver safety programs.
- Supports closing illegal smoke shops.

Public Safety

Believes Albany's micromanagement of NYC schools is harmful and supports ending it.

Opposes the state government's "destructive micromanagement" of city schools.

Supports increasing funding for community schools, which provide a range of services, including academic, health, mental health, social services, and after-school programs for students and families.

As chair of the Education Committee in the NYS Assembly, passed legislation for teacher evaluations and increased funding for local schools.

As chair of the Education Committee, passed legislation for teacher evaluations and increased funding for local schools.

- Opposes the state government's "destructive micromanagement" of city schools.
- Supports increasing funding for community schools, which provide a range of services, including academic, health, mental health, social services, and after-school programs for students and families.
- As chair of the Education Committee, passed legislation for teacher evaluations and increased funding for local schools.

Education

Promises to "fight for tenants" and work towards preserving local housing stock.

Plans to invest in the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for urgent subway track and signal repairs.

Supports investment in the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for urgent subway track and signal repairs.

Supports strong tenant protections, having helped pass the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019, which made rent regulations permanent and reformed rent increase policies.

Supports extending Metro North to Morris Park and advocates for the Tri-Borough Plan to facilitate rail transport from Co-op City to Brooklyn via Queens.

As a city council member, fought to preserve local bus routes in Co-Op City, Country Club, and Throggs Neck.

As a city council member, secured legal representation to help City Island defeat City Hall’s out-of-scale bridge proposal in favor of a more contextual design.

As a city council member, secured legal representation to help City Island defeat City Hall’s "out-of-scale bridge proposal" in favor of a "more contextual design."

- Promises to "fight for tenants" and work towards preserving local housing stock.
- Supports investment in the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for urgent subway track and signal repairs.
- Supports strong tenant protections, having helped pass the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019, which made rent regulations permanent and reformed rent increase policies.
- Supports extending Metro North to Morris Park and advocates for the Tri-Borough Plan to facilitate rail transport from Co-op City to Brooklyn via Queens.
- As a city council member, fought to preserve local bus routes in Co-Op City, Country Club, and Throggs Neck.
- As a city council member, secured legal representation to help City Island defeat City Hall’s "out-of-scale bridge proposal" in favor of a "more contextual design."

Housing & Urban Development

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Michael Benedetto

As of September 25, 2024, Michael Benedetto’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports providing free income tax preparation services for seniors.

Opposes New York politicians increasing pensions for teachers, police officers, and government workers, calling it a "$4B bill" for taxpayers.

Supports voting rights and fair election processes.

Supports accessible voting rights and fair elections.

Believes New York Democrats could vote to eliminate redistricting maps, potentially causing "major repercussions" for House control, according to the New York Post.

Believes 99% of city polling sites are now barrier-free, but acknowledges some sites remain inaccessible.

Supports providing interpreters at some voting sites for non-English speakers.

The candidate's website says, "You may be assisted by any person of your choice, including a trained poll worker, except your employer or union representative, if..."

As a City Council member, funded the state-of-the-art security system in the Westchester Square Business Improvement District.

Plans to address unlicensed cannabis shops.

Passed Erin’s Law to protect children from sex offenders.

- Supports driver safety programs.
- Supports closing illegal smoke shops.
- Passed Erin’s Law to protect children from sex offenders.

Believes every child deserves access to high-quality public education, and as Chair of the Education Committee, ensured the NYS budget includes meaningful investments for a sound academic foundation.

Supports funding for schools, teacher training, and other vital services.

Supports the new teacher evaluation system.

Supports building good communities by working with neighbors to ensure safe and clean streets, good schools, and healthcare options.

As a U.S. Representative, secured over $30 million to redesign Interstate 95 to reduce congestion and improve commute times.

Believes in enhancing quality of life through infrastructure investment.

As of September 23, 2024, Michael Benedetto’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Michael Benedetto is a New York State Assemblyman. He previously worked as a teacher in the New York Public School system and at Our Lady of Assumption School in the Bronx.

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- Assembly members are responsible for representing your interests and assisting you with navigating state services while bringing resources back to your district.  
- Assembly members draft laws, approve budgets, oversee the state executive branch, and engage in debates and votes on proposed legislation.  
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your assembly member can serve on committees, where many bills may be delayed before reaching a vote.  
- Assembly members are elected for a two-year term with no term limits.  
- Their annual salary is $142,000.  

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As of September 27, 2024, Michael Benedetto’s website did not contain information on this issue.