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PPaarrttyy:: REP, CON, IND, TRPBBiiooggrraapphhiiccaall IInnffoo: PPaarrttiieess:: Republican, Independence, ConservativeCCaammppaaiiggnn WWeebb SSiittee:: www.electhannon.comEEdduuccaattiioonn:: Chaminade H.S., Boston College (A.B.), FordhamUniversity (J.D.)

EExxppeerriieennccee aanndd QQuuaalliiffiiccaattiioonnss:: Hannon has fought to lower taxes, raise allocations foreducation funding, and to improve the delivery of healthcare for all residents in NewYork. He is Chairman of the Senate Health Committee and the force behind both thereauthorization of the Health Care Reform Act and the development of New York'sAssisted Living Program. He helped enact Child Health Plus, Healthy New York,Family Health Plus, EPIC, early intervention, insurance coverage for autism, prostateand breast cancer screening.KKeeyy EEnnddoorrsseemmeennttss: Teamsters Local 237, New York State AFL/CIO, NationalFederation of Independent Business, New York City Police Benevolent Association,Nassau County Police Department Superior Officers AssociationQQuueessttiioonnss::QQ:: Priorities: What will be your top three priorities if elected? AA:: My top priorities are controlling spending, cutting taxes and creating jobs. I’ve elimi-nated a $13 billion deficit, produced early budgets that reduce spending & enactedmandate relief to hold down spending on the local level. I’ve voted for a middle classtax cut, reduced income taxes for many small businesses, passed a 2% property tax cap& partially repealed the MTA payroll tax. I supported NY Works to create jobs, andchampioned “New Jobs-NY,” my plan for creating thousands of jobs.QQ:: Economy: What should the state government do to strengthen the state economyand reduce unemployment? AA:: Controlling spending and cutting taxes will strengthen the economy, but job cre-ation is the key. My “New Jobs-NY” plan will create thousands of jobs by imposing amoratorium on new taxes and fees, giving incentives to businesses to hire, providing anadditional 20% tax cut for small businesses, and energy tax cuts. The NY Works pro-gram is already creating jobs, as is RechargeNY, and the NY “Jobs Express” website hasalready helped 44,000 New workers find jobs in less than a year.QQ:: Hydraulic Fracturing: Do you favor introducing high-volume, horizontal hydraulicfracturing in New York? What legislation is needed to ensure safety, manage costs andprotect New Yorkers? AA:: The NYSDEC has yet to release its recommendations and findings of its studiesregarding hydrofracking. NYSDEC recently enlisted the NYSDOH to study the poten-tial health impact of allowing hydrofracking in our state. I believe waiting on the resultsof these studies is necessary to make an informed decision. Whether the regulationsproposed by NYSDEC will permit or prohibit hydrofracking, an new set of legislativeproposals will be introduced, and a new dimension will begin in the debate.QQ:: Campaign Finance: Would you propose any changes to campaign finance regulationand enforcement in New York State? Please explain your answer. AA:: Campaign finance laws can be tightened, and the "Citizens United" Supreme Courtdecision may have a profound influence in the coming years, but I do not believe pub-lic financing (estimated to cost taxpayers $200 million) is the best course. That moneycould be better spent on education. That being said, I believe other reforms, such aslowering contribution amounts and closing loopholes, are absolutely reasonable andshould be pursued.QQ:: Voter Turnout: Since New York's voter turnout is extremely low, ranking 47th outof 50, what legislation would you support or introduce to increase voter turnout andenfranchisement? (Maximum 500 characters) AA:: Government bureaucracy continues to impede too many people from voting. TheSenate has proposed the “Voter Empowerment Act of New York,” a nonpartisan initia-tive to increase voter participation, amending the election law to update, streamline andmake more efficient the voter registration process in New York. I fully support the“Motor Voter” legislation allowing people to register at the DMV, and now on-line, andI myself recently held a voter registration drive.

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PPaarrttyy:: REP, CON, IND, TRPBBiiooggrraapphhiiccaall IInnffoo: PPaarrttiieess:: Republican, Conservative, Independence, Tax RevoltCCaammppaaiiggnn WWeebb SSiittee:: www.senatorfuschillo.netEEdduuccaattiioonn:: Graduate of Carle Place High School, AssociatesDegree, Nassau Community College, Bachelor's of Business

Administration, Adelphi UniversityEExxppeerriieennccee aanndd QQuuaalliiffiiccaattiioonnss:: New York State Senator since 1998 with a provenrecord of delivering results. Sponsored & supported numerous job creation & economicdevelopment initiatives, including creating & expanding the Broad Hollow BiosciencePark at Farmingdale State College; NY Works program; and ReCharge NY. Supportedcutting income taxes for middle class families; repealing the MTA payroll tax; restoringthe STAR rebate check program; & giving new tax credits to businesses that create jobs. KKeeyy EEnnddoorrsseemmeennttss: New York League of Conservation Voters, National Federation ofIndependent Business, New York State Association of Police Benevolent Associations(PBAs), New York State AFL-CIO, Nassau County PBA, Nassau County SuperiorOfficers Association, New York City PBA, Local 338 RWDSU, Suffolk County AME,New York State TWUQQuueessttiioonnss::QQ:: Priorities: What will be your top three priorities if elected? AA:: Creating jobs, promoting economic development and cutting taxes. Over the lasttwo years, New York State has made tremendous progress in these areas: cutting stateincome taxes for middle class families, enacting new programs to help businesses createjobs, and repealing the job killing MTA payroll tax to reduce costs on small businesses.Continued focus on these important priorities is needed to ensure that New York Statekeeps moving in the right direction.QQ:: Economy: What should the state government do to strengthen the state economyand reduce unemployment? AA:: Give businesses more resources to invest in job creation and business developmentby lowering the cost of doing business and rewarding them for creating jobs. I support-ed legislation in the Senate to provide new tax credits to businesses for each new jobthey create. Businesses would receive an enhanced credit if they hire a veteran or anindividual who is receiving unemployment. We must also continue to invest in infra-structure projects as a way to create jobs & generate economic development.QQ:: Hydraulic Fracturing: Do you favor introducing high-volume, horizontal hydraulicfracturing in New York? What legislation is needed to ensure safety, manage costs andprotect New Yorkers? AA:: I supported a hydrofracking moratorium to ensure a full & comprehensive review ofthe potential health, safety, and environmental impacts. No decision will, or should, bemade on allowing hydrofracking in New York State until the DEC and HealthDepartment finish their reviews and give the public as much information as possibleabout their findings. Hyrdrofracking brings significant economic benefits which mustbe considered but they should not take precedence over public safety.QQ:: Campaign Finance: Would you propose any changes to campaign finance regulationand enforcement in New York State? Please explain your answer. AA:: Disclosure and transparency are key to preventing abuse of our campaign financelaws. The public has every right to know who is donating to political candidates andhow much they are giving. I support penalties for candidates who do not abide by thelegal requirements to disclose their campaign contributions and expenditures. I do notsupport using taxpayer dollars to fund candidates’ political campaigns. QQ:: Voter Turnout: Since New York's voter turnout is extremely low, ranking 47th outof 50, what legislation would you support or introduce to increase voter turnout andenfranchisement? (Maximum 500 characters) AA:: New York State recently enabled residents to register to vote or update their voterregistration electronically through the Department of Motor Vehicles website. Insteadof having to go to the DMV, Board of Elections, or Post Office to obtain a form, indi-viduals can register at any time of the day or night from the comfort of their ownhome. This will make it much easier and convenient for residents to register to vote andbe able to participate in the democratic process.

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PPaarrttyy:: DEMBBiiooggrraapphhiiccaall IInnffoo: PPaarrttiieess:: DEMOCRATICCCaammppaaiiggnn WWeebb SSiittee:: www.carolagordonforsenate.comEEdduuccaattiioonn:: State Universary at FarmingdaleEExxppeerriieennccee aanndd QQuuaalliiffiiccaattiioonnss:: A citizen, at least 18 years old, resident of state for fiveyears, a resident of district for 12 months immediately preceding election ( in a redis-tricting year, maybe a resident of county for 12 months immediately preceding a elec-tion.) According to the United States Constitution Article IIIs.7 and also PublicOfficers Law s.3KKeeyy EEnnddoorrsseemmeennttss: National Organization of Women Planned Parenthood EleanorRoosevelt Legacy More are comingQQuueessttiioonnss::QQ:: Priorities: What will be your top three priorities if elected? AA:: 1. Economic Development Development 2. Education 3. Fiscal ResponsibilityQQ:: Economy: What should the state government do to strengthen the state economyand reduce unemployment? AA:: Community-based growth give local government contracts to local businesses. Alsoextending credit to small businesses. When private banks are unable to loan to smallbusiness because of uncertain economic times, I am not afraid to take lessons from else-where even if they are places that are dominated by politicians from the other party.North Dakota, the state with the lowest unemployment rate in the country, has a statebank that does not seek to compete with private banks but supports them. QQ:: Hydraulic Fracturing: Do you favor introducing high-volume, horizontal hydraulicfracturing in New York? What legislation is needed to ensure safety, manage costs andprotect New Yorkers? AA:: However, promoting “hydrofracking” in our state has major draw backs as well. Asan example, if our water supply is poisoned by chemicals released during thehydrofracking process, the resulting medical complications will only increase healthcarecosts, already an economic issue on Long Island and elsewhere.QQ:: Campaign Finance: Would you propose any changes to campaign finance regulationand enforcement in New York State? Please explain your answer. AA:: Yes.Transparency and stronger enforcement making sure that our laws are enforcedin a fair, effective and timely manner, and that public matching funds are appropriatelydisbursed.QQ:: Voter Turnout: Since New York's voter turnout is extremely low, ranking 47th outof 50, what legislation would you support or introduce to increase voter turnout andenfranchisement? (Maximum 500 characters) AA:: 1. Civic education reinstituted through grades K through 12. 2. Streamline Board ofElections process statewide. 3. Weekend voting on Saturday/ or Sunday. 4. Allowing forearly voting as in the other states. 5. Institute curbside voting for the elderly and dis-abled.

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PPaarrttyy:: REP, CON, IND, TRPBBiiooggrraapphhiiccaall IInnffoo: PPaarrttiieess:: Republican, Conservative, IndependenceCCaammppaaiiggnn WWeebb SSiittee:: skelos.orgEEdduuccaattiioonn:: Senator Skelos earned a B.A. in History from Washington College and aJuris Doctorate from Fordham University School of Law.EExxppeerriieennccee aanndd QQuuaalliiffiiccaattiioonnss:: Senator Skelos is currently the Senate Majority Leaderserving his 14th term in the state senate. He successfully worked with GovernorCuomo to pass a local property tax cap, closed a $13 billion deficit without raisingtaxes or fees and has worked in a bipartisan manner to get our economy on the righttrack to create jobs and get New Yorker's working. He is the author of Megan's Law inNY, created the EPIC senior drug program and has delivered millions of dollars to ourcommunities. KKeeyy EEnnddoorrsseemmeennttss: Senator Skelos has been endorsed by the National Federation of

Independent Businesses, Nassau County Firemen's Association, Uniformed FireOfficers Association, NY Public Transit Association, NYS Nurses Association, FireMarshall's Benevolent Association, SOA- Nassau County, COBANC, NY FarmBureau, NYS Assoc. of PBAs, Rockville Centre PBA, Nassau County Deputy Sheriff'sAssociation, United Transportation Union, NYS Supreme Court Officer's Association,Transportation Communication Union. QQuueessttiioonnss::QQ:: Priorities: What will be your top three priorities if elected? AA:: My top three priorities have never changed, nor will they – Cut taxes, cut statespending and create private sector jobs. In the last two years, we’ve passed two earlybudgets that: reduced state spending and streamlined government; lowered income taxrates to the lowest levels in 58 years; enacted a property tax cap; cut business taxes andmade economic investments to help create thousands of jobs.QQ:: Economy: What should the state government do to strengthen the state economyand reduce unemployment? AA:: In the past year we cut business taxes on manufacturers and cut business and per-sonal income taxes paid by small businesses. We eliminated the MTA payroll tax mostbusinesses and invested millions to expand our high tech and biotech economy. Mostof all, we have worked with the Governor to make government function and to helpbusinesses and taxpayers. In 2011, more than 15,000 new jobs were created on LongIsland but we must continue to reduce taxes and make New York more competitive. QQ:: Hydraulic Fracturing: Do you favor introducing high-volume, horizontal hydraulicfracturing in New York? What legislation is needed to ensure safety, manage costs andprotect New Yorkers? AA:: Hydraulic fracturing is an important issue that has raised hopes for a stronger econ-omy as well as concerns about its impact on the environment. DEC has been conduct-ing a deliberate and thorough review of the possible environmental impact of hydraulicfracturing. We need to let the experts determine the environmental impact of hydraulicfracturing as we also consider the potentially substantial economic boost for areas of thestate that are in dire need of jobs.QQ:: Campaign Finance: Would you propose any changes to campaign finance regulationand enforcement in New York State? Please explain your answer. AA:: I oppose using taxpayer dollars to publicly fund political campaigns. I don’t believethat shifting as much as $200 million in taxpayer dollars from investments in schools,road and bridge repairs, and initiatives that help businesses create jobs to finance politi-cal campaigns, is a wise use of our limited resources. Giving the green light to publicfinancing of campaigns would give wealthy candidates who can self fund their ownraces an even bigger advantage.QQ:: Voter Turnout: Since New York's voter turnout is extremely low, ranking 47th outof 50, what legislation would you support or introduce to increase voter turnout andenfranchisement? (Maximum 500 characters) AA:: I don’t believe you can simply pass a bill to increase voter turnout. Citizens have theright to register and vote, or to not vote. I have supported measures to make it easier toregister to vote and to prevent voter fraud. For over 200 years, Americans have foughtand died to protect our freedoms and our democracy. The right to vote should never betaken for granted and, as I meet with people all over Long Island, I urge them to getout and vote.

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EExxppeerriieennccee aanndd QQuuaalliiffiiccaattiioonnss:: I have been a New York State Assemblyman for 11years and serve as the Ranking Member of the Assembly Transportation Committeeand as Chairman of an Assembly Task Force on Public Safety. I also serve on theAssembly Education, Health, Veteran and Consumer Affairs Protection Committees. Iam familiar with the issues and constituents of the 14th Assembly District.KKeeyy EEnnddoorrsseemmeennttss: New York State United Teachers, New York State NursesAssociation,Nassau County PBA,National Federation of Independent Business--NewYork,Nassau County Police Department Detectives' Association and the CSEAQQuueessttiioonnss::QQ:: Priorities: What will be your top three priorities if elected? AA:: My top priorities will include promoting economic development and providing localgovernment and school district mandate relief. I support reducing taxes on businessand individuals while eliminating unfunded mandates and continuing to provide con-stituent services. I also oppose Thruway toll hikes.QQ:: Economy: What should the state government do to strengthen the state economyand reduce unemployment? AA:: I support the revision and removal of fees and regulations which are crippling oursmall businesses. Also, we should continue to explore public and private partnershipswhen cost effective. However, we must first utilize our pool of employee talent andqualifications before awarding contracts to provide firms.QQ:: Hydraulic Fracturing: Do you favor introducing high-volume, horizontal hydraulicfracturing in New York? What legislation is needed to ensure safety, manage costs andprotect New Yorkers? AA:: Because there is a need for energy independence, I would support hydrofracking butonly following a comprehensive report from the Department of EnvironmentalConservation which shows the process is safe.QQ:: Campaign Finance: Would you propose any changes to campaign finance regulation

and enforcement in New York State? Please explain your answer. AA:: I am against public financing of campaigns because I believe candidates should raisefunds based on their record and achievements. Taxpayers should not be responsible forfinancing the political aspirations of private individuals.QQ:: Voter Turnout: Since New York's voter turnout is extremely low, ranking 47th outof 50, what legislation would you support or introduce to increase voter turnout andenfranchisement? AA:: Since voting is a privilege and not a mandate that can be legislated, we can onlyincrease voter turnout and enfranchisement by providing an education campaign on

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EExxppeerriieennccee aanndd QQuuaalliiffiiccaattiioonnss:: Professional social worker/manager in public sectorKKeeyy EEnnddoorrsseemmeennttss: NumerousQQuueessttiioonnss::QQ:: Priorities: What will be your top three priorities if elected? AA:: 1. Reduce Unemployment 2. Reduce foreclosures 3. Encourage community prideQQ:: Economy: What should the state government do to strengthen the state economyand reduce unemployment? AA:: New York is open for business. With initiatives we have begun in the Assembly andmust continue should begin to show results.QQ:: Hydraulic Fracturing: Do you favor introducing high-volume, horizontal hydraulicfracturing in New York? What legislation is needed to ensure safety, manage costs andprotect New Yorkers? AA:: Unsure at this time. I am waiting for more specific scientific information.QQ:: Campaign Finance: Would you propose any changes to campaign finance regulationand enforcement in New York State? Please explain your answer. AA:: We passed campaign finance reform in recent legislation. I believe we have addressedthis matter.QQ:: Voter Turnout: Since New York's voter turnout is extremely low, ranking 47th outof 50, what legislation would you support or introduce to increase voter turnout andenfranchisement? AA:: Yes

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EEdduuccaattiioonn:: JD, CUNY Law School BA, Wilkes UniversityEExxppeerriieennccee aanndd QQuuaalliiffiiccaattiioonnss:: Assemblyman, 2010-2012 Lynbrook Mayor, 2007-2010 Attorney-at-LawKKeeyy EEnnddoorrsseemmeennttss: Nassau County Fire Marshals Benevolent AssociationQQuueessttiioonnss::QQ:: Priorities: What will be your top three priorities if elected? AA:: Create jobs, lower taxes, improve education by creating new standards, relievingschool districts from unfunded mandates. I’m working to reinvigorate New York’s econ-omy by spurring economic development. Partnering with Governor Cuomo andSenator Skelos, I’ve passed measures to create and retain jobs, making LI an even betterplace to live, work and raise a family. We’ve cut the state budget and reduced spending,capped local property tax growth at 2%, and provided a Middle Class Tax Cut.QQ:: Economy: What should the state government do to strengthen the state economyand reduce unemployment? AA:: Today, small businesses are pressured to keep doors open while customers have lessmoney to spend. I’m continuing my work to create jobs and reduce taxpayers’ state taxburden. After voting for the 2% property tax cap, and passing 2 on-time state budgets

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forassembly.com"www.friedmanforassembly.comEEdduuccaattiioonn:: State University of New York at Albany B.A Capital University J.D.EExxppeerriieennccee aanndd QQuuaalliiffiiccaattiioonnss:: I practiced law for over a decade and became partner. Iworked as an organizer/community activist and a stay at home parent. As an attorneywho ran a small law practice, I understand the needs of the small business owner. Myrole as an organizer and community activist has brought me closer to understandingthe needs of the entire community, and learned how to pass legislation in Albany.Being a stay at home parent; I too understand the daily family routine from play dates,carpools and budgetKKeeyy EEnnddoorrsseemmeennttss: Democratic Party Working Families Party The Victory FundEmpire State Pride Agenda Hofstra University Democratic Club NARAL-PRO-CHOICE Of New York 504 Democratic Club New York State United Teachers(NYSUT) MEUSA 338 RWDSU/UFCW: United Food and Commercial WorkersUnion QQuueessttiioonnss::QQ:: Priorities: What will be your top three priorities if elected? AA:: My priorities are reducing property taxes;improving education;and reducing the costof living for Long Island’s middle class.Families pay 10 to 20% of income in propertytaxes.Despite school closures and program elimination, our schools face further cuts.Weneed real mandate relief and efficiencies in school districts top-heavy with administra-tive costs.Nassau County unemployment has increased even as the national rate hasgone down. Residents don’t have the income to survive much less supportQQ:: Economy: What should the state government do to strengthen the state economyand reduce unemployment? AA:: To jump-start our New York State economy we need two new programs. First, wemust implement a jobs plan similar to the one passed by the State Senate last year withbi-partisan support. This plan uses tax breaks to incentivize business owners to employnew hires and streamlines business regulations. Second, we need to change the taxstructure to relieve the middle class from the heavy burden imposed by exorbitantproperty taxes. Our middle class families need more disposable income. QQ:: Hydraulic Fracturing: Do you favor introducing high-volume, horizontal hydraulicfracturing in New York? What legislation is needed to ensure safety, manage costs andprotect New Yorkers? AA:: I favor continuing the moratorium deferring a final decision on hydraulic fracturing.I would favor fracturing if we were certain that the health, safety and tax dollars ofNew Yorkers would be adequately protected. There is no reason to rush into this untilthe DEC has delivered its health report and appropriate regulations are in place to pro-tect our citizens and our environment. We must also ensure that New Yorkers will not

be burdened with any additional costs due to fracturing.QQ:: Campaign Finance: Would you propose any changes to campaign finance regulationand enforcement in New York State? Please explain your answer. AA:: I believe that both individuals and corporations should have lower limits on theircampaign contributions. With a 96% re-election rate in the state legislature, publicconfidence is very low. The perception and the reality of corruption in Albany is some-thing that we need to actively combat. Campaign finance should be structured toencourage fair and competitive elections. One person, one vote is the backbone of ourparticipatory democracy.QQ:: Voter Turnout: Since New York's voter turnout is extremely low, ranking 47th outof 50, what legislation would you support or introduce to increase voter turnout andenfranchisement? AA:: Both campaign finance reform and non-partisan redistricting would go a long waytoward ensuring competitive races in which the voters have a real voice. When legisla-tors use re-districting to gerrymander their own districts, voters feel disenfranchised.Many legislators have been in office for two or three decades, and when they retirethey, in effect, designate their successors. People don’t vote when they feel their votesdon’t count.

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