I’ve spent years fighting for our veterans at the federal level, and continued over the past year as your Assemblymember. In the state budget, I’ve fought to deliver funding for the Veterans Outreach Center, which provides incredible services to Rochester-area veterans. The needs of our veterans simply aren’t being met like they should, and I support the creation of a new, executive-level agency like the New York State Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure they receive proper care and attention. As a proud daughter of a Vietnam veteran, the strength of those that choose to serve is not lost on me.