Local lawmakers applaud pension ethics reform

The fate of corrupt New York state politicians is now in the hands of the taxpayers.

A proposed bill that would strip pension benefits from officials convicted of corruption passed the New York State Legislature for the second time in two years, paving the way for New Yorkers to decide whether or not to enact the constitutional amendment.

By approving this measure (S418), the next step for this pension forfeiture legislation will be to appear on the ballot in November for voter approval to change the New York State Constitution.

Assemblyman Bill Magee, D-121, expressed his pleasure with the legislation on Tuesday, holding to his reelection promise of fighting Albany corruption.

“Nobody works as hard as people do in my district. To see their hard-earned tax dollars being squandered by corrupt politicians is an insult to all New Yorkers,” Magee said. “The pension forfeiture constitutional amendment ensures those convicted of crimes related to their elected office will no longer be able to collect a pension on the taxpayer’s dime.”

Two local state senators, Griffo & Valesky also gave their stamp of approval.

Thank you, Mr. Bill for supporting this legislation.

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