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Westerleigh, Mariners Harbor, Port Richmond, West New Brighton,
Livingston, New Brighton, Randall Manor, St. George, Stapleton,
Tompkinsville.

GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS
Take a look at all the latest results for the November 5, 2002 general
election.
x-John W. Lavelle (Dem) 10,718 - 57 percent
Terry Player (Rep) 8,142 - 43 percent
Candidates:
- John W. Lavelle (Dem) Incumbent
- Terry Player (Rep)
BIOGRAPHIES
Assemblyman John W. Lavelle (Dem) is a member of the New
York State Assembly's Committee on Education, Mental Health,
Social Services, Transportation and Veterans' Affairs. In
1993, Lavelle was appointed to the New York State Charter
Commission for the City of Staten Island and, in 1999, was
elected to serve as chairman of the Richmond County
Democratic Party. Lavelle also spent over 20 years serving
on the Community Advisory Board for the Sisters of Charity
Health Care System at St. Vincent's Medical Center and has
served as vice chair of the Camelot Counseling Center's
Board of Directors.
Terry Player (Rep) is the chief executive officer of
North American Data, a business and commercial printing
firm. Mr. Player received his Bachelor of Arts degree in
Sociology from Alabama A & M University in 1969. In 1997,
he ran for New York City Council in the 49th district.

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 Commuter Tax: In 1999, when the State Legislature repealed the Commuter Tax, the city's economy was good.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 would receive public funds for their political campaigns.
HOW SOME ORGANIZATIONS RANKED ASSEMBLYMEMBER JOHN W. LAVELLE:
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
John W. Lavelle'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
John W. Lavelle's Position: NO VOTE
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
John W. Lavelle'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
John W. Lavelle'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
John W. Lavelle'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
John W. Lavelle'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
John W. Lavelle'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
John W. Lavelle'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
John W. Lavelle's Position: SUPPORT

October 22, 2002
The road to Albany won't be easy for Terry Player, a Republican challenger
in the 61st District. The North Shore is Staten Island's Democratic
stronghold. And even if he gets elected, it might not get any easier. In the
state Assembly, where Democrats outnumber Republicans 97 to 52 and run the
house, Republican-sponsored bills rarely come up for a vote, let alone pass.
When "member items" -- state grants distributed to community groups at the
request of legislators -- are handed out, Assembly Democrats get
significantly more money than Assembly Republicans. That did not deter
Player from trying to knock of Democrat incumbent John Lavelle, who is also
Staten Island's Democratic chairman. (Staten Island Advance)
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