2006 New York Comptroller Candidates Grid
Nov 06, 2006
• COMPTROLLER •
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Candidates
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 Alan
Hevesi (D)
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 Christopher
Callaghan (R)
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Whoever
wins will oversee the state's $140 billion pension fund,
and
serve as state's fiscal and budgetary watchdog.
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What You Already Know:
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Has been charged with
illegally using taxpayer money to
hire a chauffeur for his ailing wife.
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Wears a bowtie. |
| Campaign Finance: |
Would create a system similar to the
city's
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Opposes contribution limits and
public campaign financing |
| Pensions: |
"Privatization" plan is
too risky for employees. |
Change to a cheaper, 401 (k) style
plan for new employees. |
| Public Authorities: |
Would give comptroller authority to
review authority contracts
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Would dissolve irresponsible authorities |
Should Effort be Made to Invest
Pensions in a Socially Responsible
Way? |
Yes, as long as it is still a good
investment |
No, returns should be the only consideration. |
| Should there be an independent
budget office in Albany? |
Yes |
No |
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