Montesano, entire Minority Conference sign onto sweeping ethics reform
(Long Island, NY) Assemblyman Michael Montesano (R,I,C-Glen Head) and the entire Assembly Minority Conference have signed onto legislation reforming New York State government and create real accountability for those who would use their position in government to further their own personal avarice. The Public Officers Accountability Act of 2013 (A.7393) is a comprehensive measure that creates new criminal laws for those who violate the public trust, institutes term limits for legislative leaders and significantly bolsters ethics laws. For Montesano, already a sponsor on legislation calling for pension forfeiture for public officials convicted of a felony, this bill is the next step in fostering a government that represents New Yorkers, not special interests.
“The time for real reform in Albany is long overdue, especially in the wake of the recent scandals emanating from the capital,” said Montesano. “Since entering the Assembly, I have worked to clean up the state government’s culture of corruption, from pension forfeiture to term limits for legislative leaders and the Public Officers Accountability Act is the next step in fixing our broken government and restoring the public trust.
“We must bring greater transparency and integrity to our government, ensuring that New Yorkers receive the responsible, open government they demand. I urge the Assembly Majority to take up this measure, so we can put in place a code of conduct that makes sure our elected officials are serving for the right reason: making all our communities better places to work, live and raise families.”
