Jessica Maglietto, City of Buffalo Common Council, Delaware District (2007)

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Jessica Maglietto

480 Woodward Avenue

Buffalo, New York 14214

716-941-7040

[email protected]

Stonewall Democrats of WNY Questionnaire

1. Why are you seeking this office?

I am running for Delaware District Council because I believe that the district deserves a

strong voice to fight against the issues that are increasingly plaguing the community and

to be a champion for those which will make it stronger. Now, more so than ever, issuessuch as unkempt properties, crime, graffiti, litter, loitering, unruly traffic and a lack ofparking are threatening the quality of life in the residential and business areas of thedistrict.

The Delaware District Councilmember must have a strong working relationship with

other officials in City Hall in order to take a stand to eradicate the quality of life issuesthat are threatening the vitality of the district. The district needs a sound and dedicatedCouncilmember who will work to increase the presence of police on its streets, smarteconomic development in its commercial districts and programming for its youth andseniors. I possess the education and professional experience to provide the residents ofthe Delaware District with the representation they need.

2. Why are you seeking the endorsement of the Stonewall Democrats of WNY?

I believe strongly in the principals--- equality, acceptance and fairness--- upon which the

Stonewall Democrats of WNY was founded. I respect and admire the work that the

Stonewall Democrats of WNY does everyday to gain and preserve these principals.

3. What three issues do you consider to be most important to the people served by

the office you seek? For each issue:

a) Provide an example of specific action(s) you have previously taken- -either asa public official or as a private citizen--to bring about positive changerelative to this issue;

b) And Specify what additional action(s) in regard to this issue you intend topropose if elected to the office you seek.

After walking door-to-door and meeting many of the residents of the Delaware District I

have learned that the issues that matter the most to them fall under the umbrella of having

a good, sound quality of life: strong neighborhoods, safe streets, vibrant business districts

and reliable services. As Director of CitiStat Buffalo, I have an in-depth knowledge ofeach city department, its budget, structure and the services it provides, which will enable

me to address these issues and improve the Quality of Life in the Delaware District.


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The Delaware District needs a hard working, proactive Councilmember to fight for its

residents. I intend to be proactive and work to solve situations before they becomeproblems.

4. What three civil rights issues do you perceive to be the most important to the gay,lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community? For each issue:

a) Provide an example of specific action(s) you have previously taken- -either asa public official or as a private citizen - -to bring about positive changerelative to this issue; and

b) Specify what additional action(s) in regard to this issue you intend to proposeif elected to the office you seek.

Equal rights, informed representation and respect are issues important to the GLBT

community. Members of the GLBT community are entitled to the same, equal rights as

those individuals who identify themselves as being heterosexual, be it in regard to

building a Iife with a partner, raising a family or working or socializing without the threatof harassment or inferior treatment. The GLBT community needs and deserves informed

representation at all levels of government to help bring awareness to these issues and to

fight for these rights. As Delaware District Councilmember, I will work tirelessly somembers of the GLBT community enjoy these equal rights and will lobby Statelegislators, urging them to do the same.

Equitable funding is another important issue. Local GLBT-focused organizations, such as

the Pride Center of WNY, AIDS Family Services and the Benedict House, provideinvaluable resources to the residents of Buffalo. As Delaware District Councilmember, I

will work with the GLBT community to identify and fight for public funding for these

agencies.

5. Stonewall Democrats of WNY strongly believes that candidates have a

responsibility to provide voters with truthful, fair and clean campaigns for public

office and to conduct themselves in a manner conducive to a civil, issue - orienteddebate with their fellow candidates. Will you sign a written pledge to conduct yourcampaign accordingly?

Yes.

6. If endorsed by the Stonewall Democrats of WNY, will you list the endorsement on

all applicable campaign literature (i.e., all literature listing any other

endorsements)?

Yes.

7. If endorsed by the Stonewall Democrats of WNY, will you attend a GLBTcommunity forum to introduce endorsed candidates? Yes.


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A 3496/S 1571

SPONSOR: O'DONNELL

Enacts the "Dignity For All Students Act"; authorizes the commissioner of education to

establish policies and procedures affording all students in public schools an environmentfree of harassment and discrimination based on actual or perceived race, national origin,

ethnic group, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender or sex; requires reporting

harassment and discrimination to such commission; makes exemptions.

Support: YES

S 2800/A 4978

SPONSOR: MALTESE

Makes a marriage or union absolutely void if contracted by two persons of the same sex

regardless of whether such marriage or union is recognized or solemnized in anotherjurisdiction.

Support: NO

A 5845

SPONSOR: JOHN

Amends the disability benefits law to include domestic partners in certain provisions and

defines the term domestic partner: adds reference to domestic partner in provisionsrelating to voluntary coverage and disposition of accrued benefits upon death; defines

domestic partner as a person at least 18 years old who is either dependent upon theemployee for support, or who has registered as the domestic partner of the employee withany registry of domestic partnerships maintained by the state or by any county, city,

town, or village (excludes persons related by blood to the employee in such a manner as

would bar marriage to the employee in this state); effective immediately but shall bedeemed to have been in full force and effect on and after 9/11/01.

Support: YES


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City Bereavement Leave for Domestic Partners: Provide that bereavement leave be

granted to individuals in same-sex relationships on the same basis as those granted to

employees who are married.

I would co-sponsor or vote for the legislation as long as there is language in the

measure that clearlydefinesthe roles of the partners in a same-sex relationship to

safeguard it so that there are no abuses of the system.

Jessica Maglietto, City of Buffalo Common Council, Delaware District (2007)

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