Democracy 101
What office is this? What does this person actually do day-to-day? New York State Assembly Member. They write and vote on state laws, help shape the state budget, and direct state funding into the district: schools, hospitals, infrastructure, social services. A big part of the job...
Democracy 101
What office is this? What does this person actually do day-to-day? Westchester County Legislator. They oversee county-level infrastructure and social services — Medicaid, SNAP, child care assistance, homeless services, sewage and sanitation infrastructure, parks, and county bus routes (the Bee-Line system). They sit on legislative...
Democracy 101
What office is this? What does this person actually do day-to-day?
The office in play is a seat on the Westchester County Legislature, representing the 17th District. The seat is currently held by José Alvarado, the longest-tenured legislator, and is not seeking reelection. Legislators represent...
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