STATEMENT FROM SENATOR JEFF KLEIN ON ELECTION OF CARL HEASTIE AS SPEAKER OF THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY

“I offer my sincerest congratulations to Assemblyman Carl Heastie as he takes on his new role as Speaker. In the years I’ve had the pleasure of knowing now Speaker Heastie I’ve always been impressed by his ability to bring people together and build coalitions. This smooth and swift transition demonstrates to hard-working New York taxpayers that those representing them in the Assembly have put their lives and the lives of their families ahead of politics during the critical months ahead. 
 
“There is a lot of work to be done this legislative session and the Independent Democratic Conference has outlined a number of solid and sensible proposals that will keep our great state moving in the right direction through our New Deal for New York and Invest NY agendas, including: creating good paying jobs; revitalizing infrastructure; creating more middle class affordable housing; making college more affordable and ensuring that we are supporting our children and seniors. 

“I know we will have a strong partner in Speaker Heastie as we work on these important policy initiatives and know he will be a great advocate and tireless leader for the City of New York and the entire state in the years ahead. “
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