Jennifer J. Maertz
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Jennifer J. Maertz was a 2012 Democratic candidate for District 1 of the New York State Senate.
Maertz is a practicing insurance litigation attorney. She has a bachelor's degree from St. John's University, an M.B.A. from the New York Institute, and a J.D. from Touro Law School. She is a trustee for the Rocky Point Civic Association, and Treasurer of the North Shore Youth Council.[1]
Elections
2012
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2012
Maertz ran in the 2012 election for New York State Senate District 1. She was defeated by Bridget M. Fleming (who is also on the Working Families Party ticket) in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012.[2][3][4][5]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Bridget Fleming |
78.2% | 2,308 |
| Jennifer Maertz | 21.8% | 644 |
| Total Votes | 2,952 | |
2010
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2010
Maertz was uncontested in the September 14 Democratic primary. Maertz was a last-minute replacement on the ballot after Regina Calcaterra was disqualified over the residency requirement.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag Maertz also ran on the Working Families Party tickets.
Campaign themes
2010
Jennifer Maertz Radio Spot[6] |
Maertz campaign website lists several main issues:
- Budget Reform: "Jennifer believes that taxpayers deserve an accurate assessment of where and how state money is being spent. To cut the $9.2 billion budget deficit, New York should take measures similar to what New York City took during the 1970s: including institution of GAAP reform, making significant cuts in targeted areas over time, and eliminating the practice of using “one-shot” revenues to balance the state budget."
- School Aid Reform: "The current school aid formula provides Long Island with 12 percent of all state aid for education, even though Long Island educates 17 percent of New York’s children. This has led to an aid deficit of $1.1 billion for Long Island schools ($600 million for Suffolk County) which homeowners and parents are forced to pay through property taxes. Jennifer will fight to re-write the school aid formula."
- Ethics & Government Reform: "As an experienced fighter for reform, Jennifer will push for reform in Albany on several levels. She has already proved early on in this campaign her unwavering commitment to reforming Albany by proudly signing pledges with NY Uprising to support major reforms in three areas."
- Quality of Life & Safe Communities: "Jennifer will make it a priority to find funding in the state budget for new classes of state police. In addition, more resources should be added without depleting current patrols or task forces to combat the insurgence of heroin and gangs. Criminal penalties should be increased and law enforcement given the proper resources and tools to defeat and deter gang and drug activity."
- Jobs: "Over the past 10 years, Long Island has created practically zero net new jobs according to the state Labor Department -- almost no job creation at all. Over the past six years -- going back to when Republicans were in charge and we did have Empire Zones, and before the recession -- we actually have been losing jobs. We need a 21st-century job strategy."
- Clean Environment & Strong Open Space Policies: "The First Senatorial District is home to the most brilliant, important and fragile ecosystem in the country. Priority must be given to long-term protection of marine regions, agriculture, air quality and open space. A number of diverse, but interrelated environmental issues must be addressed in the state Legislature consistent with this priority."
- Energy: "Traditionally, Long Island has paid among the region’s and nation’s highest electricity rates, although rates have stabilized in recent years. Recent growing pains in the demand and infrastructure of Long Island’s energy infrastructure have created reason for concern and the state Legislature must play a critical oversight role."
- Marriage Equality: "Jennifer is a strongly committed to ensuring marriage equality for all couples and families in New York, and when she is elected she will replace a senator who continues to vote against marriage rights for all."
- Reproductive Freedoms for Women: "When Jennifer is elected to the New York State Senate, she will replace a long-term, anti-choice Republican/Conservative insider. She would strongly support and work toward passage of the New York Reproductive Health Act."
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Friends of Jennifer Maertz, "Meet Jennifer," accessed August 29, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Candidate List for the September 13, 2012, State Primary Election," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official September 13, 2012, Primary Results," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official Senate Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official Assembly Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ Jennifer Maertz YouTube Channel
Current members of the New York State Senate
Leadership
Majority Leader:Andrea Stewart-Cousins
Minority Leader:Robert Ortt
Senators
District 1
Anthony Palumbo (R)
District 2
Mario Mattera (R)
District 3
Dean Murray (R)
District 4
Monica Martinez (D)
District 5
Steven Rhoads (R)
District 6
Siela Bynoe (D)
District 7
Jack Martins (R)
District 8
Alexis Weik (R)
District 9
District 10
James Sanders (D)
District 11
Toby Stavisky (D)
District 12
Michael Gianaris (D)
District 13
Jessica Ramos (D)
District 14
Leroy Comrie (D)
District 15
Joseph Addabbo (D)
District 16
John Liu (D)
District 17
Steve Chan (R)
District 18
Julia Salazar (D)
District 19
Roxanne Persaud (D)
District 20
Zellnor Myrie (D)
District 21
Kevin Parker (D)
District 22
Sam Sutton (D)
District 23
District 24
Andrew Lanza (R)
District 25
Jabari Brisport (D)
District 26
Andrew Gounardes (D)
District 27
Brian Kavanagh (D)
District 28
Liz Krueger (D)
District 29
Jose Serrano (D)
District 30
Cordell Cleare (D)
District 31
Robert Jackson (D)
District 32
Luis Sepúlveda (D)
District 33
J. Rivera (D)
District 34
District 35
District 36
Jamaal Bailey (D)
District 37
Shelley Mayer (D)
District 38
William Weber (R)
District 39
Robert Rolison (R)
District 40
Peter Harckham (D)
District 41
Michelle Hinchey (D)
District 42
James Skoufis (D)
District 43
Jacob Ashby (R)
District 44
James Tedisco (R)
District 45
Daniel Stec (R)
District 46
Patricia Fahy (D)
District 47
District 48
Rachel May (D)
District 49
Mark Walczyk (R)
District 50
Christopher Ryan (D)
District 51
Peter Oberacker (R)
District 52
Lea Webb (D)
District 53
Joseph Griffo (R)
District 54
Pamela Helming (R)
District 55
Samra Brouk (D)
District 56
Jeremy Cooney (D)
District 57
George Borrello (R)
District 58
Thomas O'Mara (R)
District 59
Kristen Gonzalez (D)
District 60
Patrick Gallivan (R)
District 61
Sean Ryan (D)
District 62
Robert Ortt (R)
District 63
April Baskin (D)
Democratic Party (41)
Republican Party (22)
