Distraction★ through ★Division

My opponent has been spending a great deal of time introducing and promoting federal legislation concerning the names of the Great Lakes, while overlooking his own prior support, as an assemblyman, for renaming the Tappan Zee Bridge. Last Tuesday, despite public outcry for action on the housing crisis, high utility rates, and many other pressing issues, the Democratic caucus of the Monroe County Legislature made its support for this legislation a Matter of Urgency through a fast-tracked memorializing resolution and proclamation. At the same time, our community faces urgent challenges involving the proposed new rules for Head Start, for which immediate intervention is necessary before the October 6 public-comment deadline. Our local transit system could also have been informed about federal ICAM funding, whose application deadline was last week, or potential Rural Health Transformation funding that could be used to finance transit.

I OPPOSE renaming monuments or landmarks without first gathering meaningful feedback from the communities affected—regardless of which party or political figure proposes it.

However, debates over names should not distract public officials from issues that directly affect people’s quality of life.

The DISTRACTION is always the point. If we are arguing with each other about what name or term to use, we aren’t holding public officials accountable for the fact that THEY AREN’T DOING THEIR JOBS—and they can continue playing political theater while the people need solutions.

The public deserves solutions—not political theater. That’s why I don’t focus on my political affiliation. I’m a Republican, but I’m willing to work with EVERYONE for the benefit of my constituents—period.

Call the lake whatever you want—but bring down gas and utility prices. That is what people are asking their elected officials to address. Everything else is noise.

Virginia McIntyre for Congress NY-25

VOTERS DESERVE TO KNOW

Last week, PAC-funded incumbent Joe Morelle introduced a bill to preserve the names of lakes—while conveniently overlooking his previous co-sponsorship of NY omnibus bill A40001, which included changing the tribal name of the Tappan Zee Bridge.

Meanwhile, his grassroots-funded opponent, Monroe County Legislator Virginia McIntyre, is advocating for funding to support our transit systems and protect crucial Head Start programs that give children access to quality early education.

Reply and tell us: Which issue matters most to you?

Virginia McIntyre for Congress NY-25

VOTERS DESERVE TO KNOW.

Distraction Through Division:

You've seen THOUSANDS of dollars in ads about "fighting corruption" from a man whose OWN FAMILY is benefiting from the influence given to him by YOUR VOTE and YOUR VOICE.

Worried that a Republican candidate won't stand up to Washington insiders? Why didn't his Democrat challengers discuss ANY of these issues during the debate? Did party insiders pressure them to remain silent?

VOTERS DESERVE TO KNOW.

The last time I sent you a message, members of the POLITICAL CLASS called the local GOP in an attempt to pressure ME into SILENCE. But I am not running to work for the political machine. I'm running to work for YOU.

Virginia McIntyre for Congress NY-25

DISTRACTION through DIVISION

On June 1, yet ANOTHER delivery rate increase went into effect for RG&E (AVANGRID) ratepayers.

Ostroff Associates is a powerful lobbying firm that represents AVANGRID and fights for its interests.

If the firm of your Congressman's son is lobbying for AVANGRID, who is lobbying for YOU?

Virginia McIntyre for Congress NY-25