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Galef's "No" Vote Against Granny's Law" is a Repudiation of Seniors and the Disabled
To the Editor:
Sandra Galef the Democratic Assemblywoman representing the 90th Assembly District covering parts of Westchester and Putnam Counties, cast a decisive vote that defeated "Granny Law," on the floor of the State Assembly.
In a stunning repudiation of senior citizens and the disabled, Assemblywoman Galef voted no on legislation that would have increased criminal penalties for individuals who commit crimes against senior citizens and the disabled.
"It's shocking that Mrs. Galef is so out of touch and would deny senior citizens and the disabled the additional protection and peace of mind they deserve", said Bill Gouldman, the Republican challenger to Mrs. Galef. "The people of the 90th district want somebody to stand up for them to put politics aside and bring a dose of reality to Albany," Mr. Gouldman declared.
"Passing Granny's Law was the right thing to do. It could have ushered in a new era for New York and the people of the 90th district. There is no justification for voting against legislation that protects the most vulnerable among us. We expect and deserve better from people like Sandy Galef," asserted Mr. Gouldman.
"People in the 90th district want stronger laws that will better protect them. Sadly, the Legislature refuses to listen; blocking or rejecting nearly every consequential public safety initiative, from Penny's Law to the death penalty. Once again Sandy Galef has shown she is soft on crime and coddles criminals. She has chosen to ignore what the people in her district want and denied the disabled and seniors additional common sense safety.
William Gouldman
Candidate for Assemblyman,
90th District
Putnam Valley
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