Senate Candidate Susan Zimet Calls For Reform in Albany

Senate Candidate Susan Zimet Calls For Reform in Albany

Campaign Kick-off Rally Energizes New Paltz Supporters

NEW PALTZ, N.Y., May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Surrounded by the supporters who know her best Susan Zimet, Ulster County Legislator and former New Paltz Supervisor, today launched her campaign to represent the 42nd District in the NY State Senate.

"I'm running to make Albany work for you and stop the mismanagement of your tax dollars, to make life in New York affordable and bring humanity back to government," Zimet said. "We Democrats need to win 4 seats in the NY Senate to do what must be done. Real reform begins here!"

Running on the theme of One New York In Partnership For Reform, Susan Zimet is part of the Democratic effort to gain the majority in the NY State Senate.

"We know Susan Zimet will be a forceful advocate for issues that matter to the people of Ulster County and the State of NY," said John Parete, Ulster County Democratic Chairman, "quality, accessible affordable healthcare, education, economic development and the environment.

Zimet is running to represent the District that represents all of Delaware and Sullivan, most of Ulster and part of Orange counties, currently held by Republican incumbent John Bonacic. http://www.susanzimetforsenate.com/

Flanked by a star-studded lineup of officials and candidates, Senate Democratic Leader David Paterson introduced Zimet to Orange County Democrats Wednesday evening.

"Susan Zimet will bring a much needed blast of fresh air to the NY State Senate. Her passion and commitment to effective and honest government will well serve the residents of the Hudson Valley, Catskill regions and NY State. She understands what it means to work together, with both sides of the aisle, upstate and downstate, to achieve common sense solutions to the difficult challenges facing the state," Paterson said.

"Susan has the energy and experience to do a great job in the State Senate," said Orange County Democratic Chair Jonathan Jacobson. "More importantly, Susan will work on school tax reform and make sure we get our fair share of State funding."

Zimet is an energetic reformer, known for work on open government, budget and taxation reform, clean elections, protecting women's and veterans' health, school safety, alternative energy, sustainable economic development and the creative economy.

Source: Susan Zimet for Senate

CONTACT: Julie McQuain, +1-845-586-4425, ZimetSenate@AOL.com for Susan
Zimet for Senate

Web site: http://www.susanzimetforsenate.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: Photos, interviews available, contact - Julie McQuain 845-586-4425, ZimetSenate@AOL.com

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