Cuomo: Create Independent BOE Enforcement Agency, Open Primaries
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has unveiled three new proposals to deal with corruption in Albany.
Cuomo's first proposal would create an independent enforcement arm in the State Board of Election that is overseen by Democrats and Republicans, who would be able to block investigations.
The governor said the BOE's enforcement has been "toothless," adding that the agency needs reforms "above and beyond this" but said an independent enforcement arm would be a good place to start.
Secondly, Cuomo proposed ending the Wilson Pakula law.
"You've heard of pay-to-play, this is pay-to-run," Cuomo said of the recent case of Sen. Malcolm Smith, who was arrested on allegations he tried to bribe his way onto the Republican line for New York City Mayor.
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