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East Flushing, Bayside, Douglaston, Little Neck, Whitestone, Malba,
Bay Terrace, Floral Park.

GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS
Take a look at all the latest results for the November 5, 2002 general
election.
x-Ann Margaret E. Carrozza (Dem) 16,891 - 67 percent
John D. Ottulich (Rep) 8,137 - 33 percent
Candidates:
- Ann Margaret E. Carrozza (Dem) Incumbent
- John Ottulich (Rep/Ind/Con)
CAMPAIGN FEATURE
The two candidates running for the 26th Assembly District in North East
Queens agree on some of the main issues: economic development, education,
and health care. However they disagree on whose approach will produce the
best results.
Incumbent Democrat Ann Margaret Carrozza points to her experience over the
last six years and her close relationship with constituents. "People call me
at home and they share ideas with me," said Carrozza. "They tell me what
they like about the community, what they don't like about the community."
Republican challenger John Ottulich wants to bring a fresh business-minded
approach to the job. "We have a current individual in office who is a
caretaker, as opposed to a builder," said Ottulich, who pledges to make
government programs more accountable.
Carrozza said the challenge is to "be more creative and resourceful" with
the state budget to keep programs without increasing taxes. She also said
she would lobby for more investment of federal money to attract businesses
to the city and create new industries.
Ottulich agrees that more must be done to build new jobs and to particularly
help small and medium-sized businesses. He also hopes to keep jobs in the
city by focusing on local issues. "By providing a solid education and a
quality-of-life, companies will not consider leaving, they will stay here,"
he said.
On education, Ottulich is calling for more results in the classrooms.
"Giving teacher salaries increases was a phenomenal thing," he said. "Now
let's make sure they can perform in a way that is commensurate with their
salaries."
Carrozza hopes to use existing buildings in the area to create new classroom
space.
On the issue of health care, Carrozza points to her sponsorship of a bill
passed in August that exempts retired doctors who provide free services at
clinics from having to pay medical licensing fees. She hopes the legislation
will encourage more retired doctors to volunteer their time and services.
She also supported legislation that makes more senior citizens eligible for
the state's Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage plan.
The main difference between the two candidates is their approach to doing
business in Albany.
Ottulich said he will bring change. "I'd like to be able to be an
independent voice up in Albany and be able to say, 'hold on guys and gals, I
don't think you're looking at this the right way,'" he said. "I'd bring my
skills of negotiation, so that we can ultimately resolve differences."
Carrozza said she has successfully worked with Albany to help the district.
"I have a proven track record of being independent and being effective and
being responsive to my constituents," she said. "I work very well with both
political parties. I've been very independent for the people of my
community."
-Posted October 23, 2002
BIOGRAPHIES
Assemblywoman Ann Margaret Carrozza (Dem) is a practicing
attorney who received her law degree from Hofstra
University. Carrozza serves on the Committee on Aging,
Banks; Government Employees; and Insurance. In addition,
she chairs the State and Federal Relations Committee.
John Ottulich (Rep/Ind/Con) is a
Manufacturer's Representative at Berk-Rauch Marketing in
Brooklyn. Ottulich was born and raised in Queens. He
attended Cathedral and Queens College. Ottulich is the past
Vice President of the Queens Museum board and a member of
the Queens Chamber of Commerce. Ottulich was appointed by
the mayor to the board of the Private Industry Council and
has been active with the Douglaston Civic Association and
the Bayside Historical Society.

7 BILLS IMPORTANT TO NEW YORK CITY RESIDENTS THAT YOUR STATE REPRESENTATIVE IS LIKELY TO VOTE ON IN THE NEXT TERM:
1. Rent Regulation: The current rent regulation laws expire in June 2003. Supporters of rent regulation hope that the current provisions will be extended for another five years and that the legislature will repeal the provision which deregulates apartments that rent for $2,000 or more a month. The State Assembly passed such a bill this year, but it died in the Senate in the face of opposition from Majority Leader Joseph Bruno. If the Legislature does not take concerted action in June, rent regulation in New York City will end.
2. Commuter Tax: In 1999, when the State Legislature repealed the Commuter Tax, the city's economy was good. Reinstatement of the Commuter Tax is likely to come up again this Spring as the City's economy takes a turn for the worse.
3. School Funding: Even with mayoral control of the school system, more than 40 percent of New York City's school funding comes from Albany. Next year's budget will determine how much money New York City's schools will get from the state.
4. Rockefeller drug laws: New York's drug laws, passed in 1973 by Governor Nelson Rockefeller, are among the harshest in the nation. The Democratic-controlled Assembly, Republican-controlled Senate, and the Governor have not been able to agree on how to reform these laws, look for renewed negotiations and new legislation in the next term.
5. Minimum Wage: Currently set at $5.15 an hour, Democrats will likely propose raising the minimum wage to $6.75 an hour, a proposal that failed last year.
6. Sexual Orientation Non Discrimination Act: This has been floating around the New York State Legislature for 30 years, with the Governor's support, it is likely to come up for a vote again next Spring.
7. Campaign Finance Reform: Some 80 organizations have proposed a "Clean Money, Clean Elections" bill for the New York State Legislature. Like the New York City law, it would establish a system under which candidates who comply with limits on campaign spending and contributions Last year, Speaker Sheldon Silver introduced a bill to provide two-to-one public matching of campaign contributions. The bill passed the Assembly, but it died in the Senate in the face of opposition from Majority Leader Joseph Bruno.
In 2002 Assemblymember Carrozza voted against two-to-one public matching of campaign contributions.
HOW SOME ORGANIZATIONS RANKED ASSEMBLYMEMBER ANN MARGARET CARROZZA:
EMPIRE STATE PRIDE AGENDA
Sexual Orientation Non-Discrimination Act
The Sexual Orientation Non-Discrimination Act adds actual or
perceived sexual orientation to the state's existing laws
which prohibit discrimination in employment, housing, public
accommodations, education, and credit on the basis of age,
race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability or
marital status.
Pride Agenda's Position: SUPPORT
Ann Margaret Carrozza's Position: SUPPORT
Hate Crimes Act
The Hate Crimes Act enhances criminal penalties for a long
list of crimes in which perpetrators intentionally select a
target based on the victim's actual or perceived race,
color, national origin, ancestry, gender, religion,
religious practice, age, disability or sexual orientation.
The Hate Crimes Act also requires the state to collect,
analyze and annually report on data regarding hate crimes
throughout the state.
Pride Agenda's Position: SUPPORT
Ann Margaret Carrozza's Position: SUPPORT
THE BUSINESS COUNCIL OF NEW YORK STATE
Comparable Worth Bill
This bill enacts the "New York State Fair Pay Act" which
declares it unlawful to discriminate between employees of
different sexes for work that is of comparable worth.
BC of NYS Position: OPPOSITION
Ann Margaret Carrozza's Position: SUPPORT
Act to Increase State Minimum Wage
This act amends the labor law, raising state minimum wage
from $5.15 to $6.75 an hour as of January 1, 2003.
BC of NYS Position: OPPOSITION
Ann Margaret Carrozza's Position:SUPPORT
NEW YORK STATE AFL-CIO
Act to Amend the Retirement and Social Security Law
regarding Age of Retirees
This act decreases the age at which public retirees may
re-enter public employment without losing any of their
benefits from 70 to 65.
AFL-CIO's Position: SUPPORT
Ann Margaret Carrozza's Position: SUPPORT
Act to Amend the Labor Law regarding Employer Responsibilities
This act stipulates that the failure to post a statement of
wage rates and supplements at any job site shall be regarded
as a misdemeanor and subject to a civil penalty. It
requires maintenance of "sign-in" and "sign-out" sheets upon
the request of the fiscal officer.
AFL-CIO's Position: SUPPORT
Ann Margaret Carrozza's Position: SUPPORT
FAMILY PLANNING ADVOCATES OF NEW YORK STATE
Emergency Contraception for Rape Survivors Act
This act requires hospitals to provide information on
emergency contraception and, upon request of a rape
survivor, to distribute emergency contraception to rape
survivors during emergency treatment.
Family Planning Association of New York's Position: SUPPORT
Ann Margaret Carrozza's Position: SUPPORT
Contraceptive Coverage Equality Act
This act requires health and accident insurance policies
that provide coverage for prescription drugs to cover the
costs of contraceptives prescribed by a healthcare provider
authorized to prescribe drugs according to the education
laws.
Family Planning Association of New York's Position: SUPPORT
Ann Margaret Carrozza's Position: SUPPORT
Immigrant Healthcare Act
This measure allows aliens to receive medical assistance
with less difficulty and calls for state reimbursement of
certain medical assistance and family health plus costs
incurred on behalf of certain aliens.
Family Planning Association of New York's Position: SUPPORT
Ann Margaret Carrozza's Position: SUPPORT
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