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Paul worked at a local pharmacy in Cobble Hill for 28 years and now owns small businesses that provide entertainment for functions and benefits. He is a musician.

Paul J. Briscoe's campaign for state representative is his first run for public office.

Said, "The government is printing too much money. Massive spending won't ever fix the economy, it actually CAUSES inflation and feeds the corrupt machine. We suffer, and we pay for it! We really need to stop doing that!"

- Said, "The government is printing too much money. Massive spending won't ever fix the economy, it actually CAUSES inflation and feeds the corrupt machine. We suffer, and we pay for it! We really need to stop doing that!"

Economy

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Believes the current City Council has hindered police enforcement of "quality of life crimes."

Believes the current city council has hindered police enforcement of "quality of life crimes."

Believes the criminal justice system is a "revolving door for repeat offenders," indicating a need for reform in how repeat offenses are handled.

Believes bail reform is "not working in real life" and is "a broken system without accountability."

- Believes the current city council has hindered police enforcement of "quality of life crimes."
- Believes the criminal justice system is a "revolving door for repeat offenders," indicating a need for reform in how repeat offenses are handled.
- Believes bail reform is "not working in real life" and is "a broken system without accountability."

Public Safety

Believes "emotionally disturbed individuals" need help and citizens need protection, and supports measures to address mental health issues.

- Believes "emotionally disturbed individuals" need help and citizens need protection, and supports measures to address mental health issues.

Healthcare

As of September 19, 2024, Paul J. Briscoe’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Believes the immigration system is "overwhelmed" and "unprepared," diverting resources from homeless people and veterans.

Believes immigrants are the "backbone of America" but must arrive legally.

- Believes the immigration system is "overwhelmed" and "unprepared," diverting resources from homeless people and veterans.
- Believes immigrants are the "backbone of America" but must arrive legally.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Voting & Elections

Education

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Paul J. Briscoe

As of September 23, 2024, Paul J. Briscoe’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Paul J. Briscoe worked at a local pharmacy in Cobble Hill for 28 years and now owns small businesses that provide entertainment for functions and benefits, as well as fair-cost housing for tenants.

Believes taxpayers should have a say in how their tax dollars are spent.

Believes the increase in felony assaults, robberies, and rape within Central Park shows that "the battle to keep our people safe, is far from over."

Believes in strong public safety measures, including supporting the New York Police Department (NYPD) in making arrests to maintain order and safety.

Believes judges lack accountability for releasing criminals who reoffend.

Believes the mental health crisis affects everyone, regardless of political affiliation or ideology.

Said, "Together, let's bring back common sense and start voting for people instead of party."

Believes in nonpartisan community service and urges all citizens, regardless of political affiliation, to participate in elections.

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