Accomplishments

New laws Donna authored or sponsored:

  • Flood Reassessment Act
  • Tenant Notification of TCE Contamination
  • Green Building Construction Act
  • Veteran Representation on Mental Health Council
  • Timothy’s Law for mental health parity
  • Work Zone Safety Act Public Notification of Chemical Spills

Funding Donna secured:

  • Restoration of the historic Asylum at Greater Binghamton Health Center
  • Expansion of SUNY Upstate Medical University’s Clinical Campus
  • Renovation of the Alms House at Broome Community College
  • Studying a proposed Law School at Binghamton University
  • Increases in state aid to local municipalities, schools colleges and libraries

Issues Donna is advocating for:

  • Developing the “Green Economy” in the Southern Tier
  • Safe communities with well funded police, fire and emergency services
  • Energy efficiency and the development of alternative energy technologies
  • Affordable and accessible health and mental health care
  • Less costly prescription drugs and in-home care options for seniors
  • Quality child-care and early intervention strategies for children 0-5
  • Livable communities for families and residents of all ages
  • Access to quality care for the physical and psychological combat injuries sustained by veterans
  • Stronger guidelines for TCE and vapor intrusion