To the editor:

One of the benefits of paying attention to local politics is getting to know the politicians who represent us. We learn who’s doing a great job, and who’s not.

Our N.Y. State Assembly representative, Amy Paulin, does a great job. She is regularly ranked among the most effective legislators in New York. She has had more than three hundred bills signed into law, on such crucial issues as lowering taxes, protecting reproductive rights, suspending the gas tax and getting guns off our streets. One of her bills eliminated New York’s statute of limitations for rape. Another stiffened the penalties for human trafficking.

Locally, Amy works closely with Pelham government. She’s gotten state funding for capital improvements, advocated for traffic mitigation, fought for flood protection and expanded parking options for residents and merchants. She focuses on issues that concretely make our lives better. She uses her years of experience to break through political logjams for her constituents.

Though Pelham makes up less than 10% of Amy’s district, it’s a rare week when she’s not in town for an event. This past week, she participated in seven Pelham activities, engaging with the many residents who know her personally, and welcoming input from those meeting her anew. Our elected officials—of both parties—can and do reach her for help and advice nearly 24/7. They’re as likely to give Amy advice as to ask for it, and Amy is a politician who really listens.

Amy is running for reelection in Assembly District 88, and her name is at the bottom of the ballot. With new district lines and a right-wing opponent campaigning aggressively, Amy needs our support. Local elections can be decided by a few votes, so it’s extremely important we all vote. There are many options: Election Day is Nov. 8; early voting starts on Oct. 29 and runs through Nov. 6, or you can vote by mail (ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 8). Find your polling place here.

These are challenging times, and our rights and our democracy are under threat. Please join us in reelecting one of the strongest, most effective advocates we know: Assemblywoman Amy Paulin.

Marin Zielinski

60 First St.

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Elizabeth Alderman

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Rick Calero

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Josie Carbone

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Alicia Carmona

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Laura and Chris Caruso

Michael Casey

Julie Chang

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Seth Cohn

Rachel Cullen

Maura Curtin

Chris D’Angelo

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David Diamond

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Aileen and Tim Dose

Ed Doty

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Amy Dunkin

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