A major climate change bill repealed the 100-foot rule, saving New Yorkers $200 million annually and preventing ratepayers from subsidizing others' gas hookups. The repeal aims to stop corporate utilities from profiting from mandatory hookups and to decrease reliance on fossil fuels. Constituent services include assistance with public benefits, housing, healthcare, unemployment, and referrals to state agencies, nonprofits, and legal services. Community outreach includes informal meetups, vaccination drives, mammogram access, older adult resource fairs, and town halls. Legislative priorities include capping utility bills at 6% of income and preventing wage theft.
I'm proud to have passed a major climate change bill this year, a repeal of the 100-foot rule, which will save New Yorkers $200 million each year. The 100-foot rule is an antiquated provision that forces ratepayers to subsidize other people's new gas hookups and line the pockets of corporate utilities. This bill will provide households with savings on their energy bills and ensure New York isn't reliant on polluting fossil fuels.
A critical role of elected officials is being accessible to the public and providing quality constituent services. My office helps people navigate public benefits, housing, health care, and unemployment help. We serve as a bridge to state agencies, nonprofits and legal services. We also connect the public with civic groups, educational and cultural institutions. I host community events like Java with Jo Anne, flu shot drives, mammograms, older adult resource fairs, and town halls.
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