Annual “Skoufis On Your Street” Town Hall Series

Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) completed his multi-county “Skoufis On Your Street” town hall series last week, bringing together residents, advocates, and local officials from Orange, Ulster, and Rockland counties to make their voices heard. With three stops in locally owned restaurants over the course of two weeks, “Skoufis On Your Street” brought constituents with diverse lived experiences and differing priorities to the table to relay needs of their local communities and learn about Skoufis’ legislative record.

In Newburgh, constituents advocated on both sides of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) landlord/tenant spectrum, spoke in favor of strong environmental protections, and sought updates on the Resorts World Casino project at the Newburgh Mall.

The second stop on Skoufis’ tour, in Monroe, gave the Senator a chance to voice his strong support for women’s rights, to discuss local land use concerns, and to hear about municipal infrastructure needs. Finally, his Haverstraw appearance allowed Skoufis to share one-on-one conversations with a more intimate group of North Rockland neighbors about increasing public transit options and cracking down on code enforcement negligence. Many constituents expressed gratitude to Senator Skoufis’ for helping them secure unemployment assistance at the height of the pandemic.

“As your State Senator, It’s not only my duty to ensure local voices are represented in Albany; it’s my distinct pleasure,” said Senator Skoufis. “All too often, those in elected office lose sight of key issues impacting the day-to-day lives of the communities they represent. I am grateful to my constituents for taking time out of their days to hear about my work and to help me stay attuned to the needs of local families.”

You can follow the state senator via @JamesSkoufis on Facebook and Instagram to learn about future community events and conversations.