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 Senator Charles Schumer is a trustee. He acts accordingly to the benefit of the people, as it shows from his votes on certain bills. Schumer is against reducing taxes for he thinks this will help improve the economy with taxes. However, he supports all bills for safe abortion; this is influenced by the interest group NARAL Pro-Choice America and Planned Parenthood. He also supports a better education; this is influenced by the interest groups **__American Association of University Women,__** **National __Education Association__** and the Higher Education Act Amendments and Extensions. He strongly believes education is the key to success and this is why many interest groups supported him 100 percent. This shows his openness and understanding toward the people, as this is what I believe in as well. Senator Schumer wrote and passed several bills, his list of major accomplishments also stands out proving him to be a proactive leader and for this I would vote for him.  **Research Found: []** http://schumer.senate.gov

 Kristen Gillibrand is a delegate, she is all for what the people want. She supports gay marriage and no discrimination at the work place for sexual orientation. Another bill she supports is fighting AIDS nationally and globally. Some interest groups that influence her are Planned Parenthood, American Academy of Family Physicians, **National Rifle Association** and **NARAL Pro-Choice America**, all supporting her 100 percent. She support bills for lower taxes, however, she only helps to lower taxes for middle class. Senator Kristen doesn’t seek out to help the poor, her main focus is the middle class and working families. Another drawback of Senator Kristen is her contradiction to Health. She voted on bills such as Medicare Bill and **Health Care and Insurance Law Amendments** also supporting the American **Public Health Association** 100 percent but received low ratings on other Health issues such as the **Association of University Centers of Disabilities**. This tells me that Kristen doesn’t care to improve other health issues. These are several factors for why I would not vote for her.  **Research Found: []** ** http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=65147 **

Representative Nydia M. Velaquez is respected for her major accomplishments as the first Hispanic Woman to take on major roles. She supports major issues that are destroying society today, especially in the Bushwick community. Being that she is the first Latina to make a difference in the House shows effort, determination and confidence. She supports bills for Education and Drugs. Some interest groups that she supports are **Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act**, **Partnership for the Homeless** and **National** **Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors.** Unlike Kristen Gillibrand, Nydia supports the lower class and believes in respect and equality for all. In 2008 she voted against the Same-Sex Marriage Resolution, it’s interesting that she is one who respects Same-Sex marriage because many people are quick to stop it but just like Velázquez I don’t find no harm in Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. Due to Representative Nydia M. Velázquez steps to being who she is today gives me the reason to vote for her. **Research Found: []** 

Senator Martin Malave Dilan does not represent his community effectively. He has several political experiences but yet fail to take on important issues that are affecting our community. The few interest groups that Senator Dilan is worried about gave him low ratings. There’s not enough information about Senator Dilan that would give me the reason to vote for him. By the looks of his ratings he doesn’t seem to be interested in Business and Political issues and this can be a downfall in the near future because of the position he holds as a Senator. When reading his major accomplishments he doesn’t stand out, because there are severe problems that needs to be changed writing a bill on how Domestic Violence or taxes. Therefore, I would not vote for Senator Martin Malave Dilan. **Research Found: []**

City Council Erik Martin Dilan understands the issues that are affecting his community. When it comes to education, living conditions and drugs Erik Dilan tries his best to improve these issues. As a former school board member, Council Member Dilan understands the importance of schools being equipped with the best technology. That is why he ensured that most of the schools in his district received funding for new computers. Council Member Erik Martin Dilan has been an active voice for his community. He fought against driving while drunk and loitering. He supported several interest groups such as the **NARAL Pro-Choice**, **Planned Parenthood** and the **National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Law**. As long as City Council Member Erik Dilan holds his position, things would be one step closer to peace. I strongly believe this and that‘s why I would vote for Erik Martin Dilan.
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 State Assembly William Boyland, Jr has been in office for a short period of time but he is active when an issue is at hand. He sponsors many things such as putting unemployment people back to work, making this one of his best works because of the low amount of people unemployed today. He also understands the importance of gun violence and Environmental issues for this he supports the **New Yorkers against Gun Violence** and the **EPL** interest group. However, William Boyland sponsored legislation that deals with crime prevention but he was recently charged in a complaint that included conspiracy and money laundering. He is involved with money every day whether it’s used for him or to fix an issue, the point is William doesn’t have my vote or trust. **Research Found: < []>** ****