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Albany Office: LOB 320, ALBANY 12248
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District Office: 69 SOUTH ST, AUBURN
13021 (315)-255-3045
Satellite Office: 16 COURT STREET, OWEGO, 13827 (607)-687-8272
***Media Release***
Contact: Ms. Sue Dwyer
Phone: 315.730.4686
May 8, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Gary D. Finch, 123rd Assembly District – Re-election Announcement
Today, at Pine Hollow Dairy in the Town of Genoa, Assemblyman Gary D. Finch announced that he will be seeking re-election to the New York State Assembly in the 123rd Assembly District.
Assemblyman Finch has been representing his constituents in Central New York and the Southern Tier since 1999. He has been committed to issues that are important to this area. Assemblyman Finch is a senior member of the Assembly Agricultural Committee and will continue to use that position to be a strong advocate for agribusiness in our state, as agriculture is New York’s largest business. Last year he was successful in securing over 60 million dollars to assist dairy farmers at a time when milk prices were at a historic low.
Assemblyman Finch was also successful in the fight against the governor’s proposal of giving driver licenses to illegal immigrants. In addition, he effectively worked to prevent the closure of Camp Pharsalia in Chenango County. The well being of the civilian employees and corrections officers that put their lives on the line everyday, in these correctional facilities, is a primary concern of the Assemblyman’s.
Assemblyman Finch plans on running an issue related campaign and looks forward to the opportunity to serve the constituents of the 123rd Assembly District for another term.
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*The Assemblyman is available for comment; please call the number listed
above.
Group Photo (Left to Right): Jim Orman (Cayuga County Treasurer); Warren Albrecht; Sue Dwyer (Cayuga County Clerk); Bill Heary; Assemblyman Gary D. Finch; Greg Rigby (Cayuga County Conservative Party Chair); Cherl Heary (Cayuga County Republican Party Chair); Colleen Mattoon; Dale Mattoon; George Fearon (Cayuga County Legislator); Lauren Mattoon – Front
Second Photo (Left to Right): Assemblyman Gary D. Finch; Dale Mattoon (owner of Pine Hollow Dairy)
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TODAY: 5/7/08
Contact: Suzanne Redmond (315) 255-3045
Statement from Assemblyman Gary Finch (R,C
- Springport)
Finch: Senate Passes "Gas Tax Holiday" While Assembly Democrats
Prevent Legislation from Coming to Floor for a Vote.
"The Senate was able
to pass legislation providing a "Gas Tax Holiday," and we can't even get
the issue brought to the floor for a vote.
While helping relieve the pressing burden of exorbitant gas taxes would
seem to be common sense, it has instead turned into another partisan
issue that is being held up by Speaker Silver and his colleagues from
downstate."
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TODAY: 4/17/08
Contact: Suzanne Redmond (315) 255-3045
ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH ANNOUNCES BREAST CANCER
HOTLINE
Encourages women to get mammograms this Mother's Day
With Mother's Day
fast approaching, Assemblyman Gary Finch (R,C - Springport) is joining
with the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer
Hotline and Support Program in their annual Mother's Day campaign to
encourage women to get mammograms.
"While a vast majority of mammograms prove to be
normal, it is still vital for women to get checked out," said Finch.
"This Mother's Day,
I urge you to remind your loved ones of the importance of getting a
mammogram."
For more information, and to locate an accredited
mammography facility near you, call the Adelphi New York Statewide
Breast Cancer Hotline at (800) 877-8077 or visit
www.adelphi.edu/nysbreastcancer. The free hotline has been in
existence for 28 years and in addition to helping women find facilities,
they can also get emotional support from trained volunteers, most of
whom are breast cancer survivors.
"Early detection is the best protection against breast
cancer, so it is extremely important that women take advantage of this
great
service," Finch stated. "As a husband, I know how important it is to
protect the women in our lives, and I encourage you all to ensure that
your
loved ones are aware of the importance of routine mammograms."
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TODAY: 4/16/08
Contact: Suzanne Redmond (315) 255-3045
FINCH STANDS UP FOR SNOWMOBILERS' RIGHTS
Investigates reappropriation of funds intended for Snowmobile
Fund
Assemblyman Gary D.
Finch (R,C - Springport) is working with colleagues to investigate the
state Budget's reappropriation of around $1
million for the Snowmobile Trail Development and Maintenance Fund.
"We need to work to make the budget process more
transparent because this loophole was stuck in a completely unrelated
area of the budget in order to sneak it in under our noses," said
Finch. "It is disgraceful to think that snowmobilers are paying
increased fees that will not be spent on improving snowmobiling, but in
some other way that the state deems to be more important."
In 2005, legislation was passed increasing snowmobile
registration fees - The Snowmobile Rights and Responsibilities Act of
2005.
However, it was not stated anywhere in the sponsor's memo that if not
used within a certain time period, the funds would be appropriated
elsewhere. It was promised that the increased fees would finance this
fund, which supports the state's 10,000 miles of public snowmobile
trails, snowmobile safety education and enforcement of the state's
snowmobile laws. However, according to Finch that promise has not been
kept.
This fund, which is paid for by snowmobilers, is
supposed to be used to improve snowmobiling in New York. However, the
remaining balance has been swept into the general fund of the budget, to
be spent at the state's discretion, a clear violation of the rights of
snowmobilers who agreed to pay this increased registration fee with the
expectation that the funds be used for their benefit.
All who wish to snowmobile in New York must pay this
registration fee, even those that are registered in other states. Any
violation of this law will result in a $200 fine, half of which is to be
deposited into the fund.
"Snowmobilers are forced to pay this fee under the
guise of a plan to improve their trails and increase education about
safety," Finch stated.
"However, it will instead be spent in other completely unrelated ways.
This is just another example of a disturbing trend in Albany. We cannot
take hard-earned dollars out of taxpayers' pockets and then lie to them
about how it is going to be spent. However, that is exactly what is
happening now.
My colleagues and I
must ensure that this appropriation is designated to the proper place
and is spent in the best interests of the snowmobilers that fund it."
Finch will be circulating two petitions, one for
lawmakers in Albany and the other for snowmobilers and concerned members
of the public to sign. A copy of the latter petition is attached here
for public use. All petitions should be returned to Assemblyman Finch's
district office at 69 South Street, Auburn, NY 13021.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TODAY: 4/9/08
Contact: Suzanne Redmond (315) 255-3045
FINCH STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF 2008-09 STATE BUDGET
It is unfortunate that the state Legislature was unable to
deliver an effective, on-time budget. The people of New York expect
more given the circumstances surrounding the departure of the former
governor. However, this budget is poorly crafted and leaves upstate New
York hostage to the needs of downstate interests.
It remains to be seen if upstate schools will receive enough
funding to continue to properly educate students, and the billion dollar
upstate initiative is in jeopardy. The promised commitment from both
the previous governor and the present one has been reduced and the
balance is to be paid for on a pay-as-you-go basis. The upstate economy
is desperate and needs help now. This budget falls far too short.
Revenues are down and it appears as though the solution to
this will be to increase taxes and fees on small businesses. In order
to boost the economy, we need to stimulate small business, not further
burden them with increased fees. I am disappointed that the state
Legislature was unable to come to a more equitable and responsible
agreement on the state budget, and I feel that the budget enacted today
will not provide the help that New York's economy needs to continue to
operate efficiently.
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Recent Weekly Columns (View past years releases- Click Here)
03-28-2008 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH JOINS CORRECTIONS
OFFICERS IN FIGHT TO KEEP CAMP PHARSALIA OPEN
03-19-2008 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH APPOINTED TO JOINT BUDGET
COMMITTEE
03-12-2008 -- Assemblyman Finch Reacts to Eliot
Spitzer's Resignation
03-10-2008 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH WELCOMES MARATHON FIELD
HOCKEY TEAM
03-10-2008 -- Statement from Assemblyman Gary Finch
Re: Reaction to Governor Spitzer
03-07-2008 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH ANNOUNCES GRANTS FOR JUSTICE COURTS
03-03-2008 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH ANNOUNCES GRANTS FOR
LIBRARIES IN 123RD ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
02-25-2008 -- PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN FROM ONLINE
SEXUAL PREDATORS
02-21-2008 -- SHIFTING COSTS TO COUNTIES WILL LEAD TO
PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
02-13-2008 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH VOTES FOR PASSAGE OF
NYRA EXTENSION
02-11-2008 -- TAX FORMS AVAILABLE AT ASSEMBLYMAN
FINCH'S AUBURN OFFICE
01-25-2008 -- Finch Announces New Civil
Service Corrections Officer Exam
01-23-2008 -- Finch: Governor’s Executive
Budget Fails to Solve Long Term Problems
01-16-2008 -- Finch Cautiously Optimistic
Following Governor’s ‘State of Upstate’
Address
01-15-2008 -- Finch: Village of Owego Receives Grant to Restore Downtown Owego Historic District
01-09-2008 -- Finch Statement on
‘State of the State”
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