Scarsdale Resident Announces Run for State Senate

Scarsdale resident Bob Cohen has announced his candidacy for the New York State Senate. Bob will challenge Democrat Suzi Oppenheimer who has held the seat for the 37th District for 26 years. Bob, his wife Barbara and their three children have lived in town since 1989 and he has been a member of the Scarsdale Volunteer Fire Department for 17 years. He is a member of the TVCC Education Forum and served on the Judicial Advisory Committee. His three children attended Scarsdale schools and he is a strong supporter of public education.

Bob owns and operates a real estate and construction company in Manhattan and has achieved notable success. He was born and raised in Long Island, and is a graduate of Syracuse University and Emory Law School.

His campaign promise is to “Bring Real Reform to Albany, Real Change to Westchester” and here is his platform:
Spending:

• Arrest out-of-control spending in Albany
• Freeze the growth of all state expenditures
• 2% cap on annual rate of budget growth
• Long-term spending targets for big-budget items

Tax Reform:

• Statewide cap on local property taxes
• Reinstatement of the STAR property tax rebate
• Repeal of the MTA Bailout Tax
• Simplification of the tax code

Accountability:

• Term limits for state officers
• Strong ethics
• An end to gerrymandering

Jobs for New Yorkers:

• Refundable tax credits for research and development and manufacturing
• Strengthened funding for university research
• Improve business environment through regulatory and tax reform
• Modernization of our infrastructure

Learn more about Bob Cohen’s candidacy at: http://www.bobcohen2010.com/index.shtml