The Peru Gazette

State Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today issued the following statement in response to Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announcing her candidacy for Governor of New York State:

“I was the first state legislator to endorse Elise Stefanik when she ran for Congress in 2014. Since that time, as an Assemblyman and Senator with districts that are wholly encompassed by her Congressional District, I’ve worked directly with Congresswoman Stefanik and seen firsthand the qualities that have made her a national leader.

“Congresswoman Stefanik is a tenacious advocate on behalf of her constituents and improving their quality of life. She’s hardworking and knowledgeable on all the important issues facing our state and nation – from affordability to the economy, immigration, the ongoing crises inside our correctional facilities and public safety – and puts the needs of our families ahead of political gain. Time and again, I’ve seen Congresswoman Stefanik work with a variety of stakeholders in order to achieve solutions that will have a lasting, positive impact on our communities.

“That approach and dedication is needed now more than ever. Governor Hochul and New York City-based Democrat leaders have enacted a spate of policies that have our state spiraling in the wrong direction. With the election of Zohran Mamdani as next Mayor of New York City, it’s almost certain the governor and Democrat Legislative leaders are going to push for further taxes that drive up the costs of living and working here, further criminal justice reforms that punish law enforcement and law-abiding families and further out-of-touch policies that fail to meet our current needs.

“As the next Governor of New York State, I believe Elise Stefanik will provide the vision, determination and follow-through needed to turn our state’s prospects around. We can count on her to push for desperately needed tax relief and to address the illegal immigrant crisis that’s impacted our Northern Border and cities across the state. As our next governor, Elise Stefanik will provide the strong leadership that’s sorely needed if New York State is to reclaim its status as the Empire State.

“I’m proud to endorse Elise Stefanik for Governor of New York State. I look forward to running for re-election to the state Senate, so I can help our next governor pass and enact an agenda that will Save New York.”