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Assemblymember 42 District
Kings County
CHAIR
Subcommittee on
Oversight of Minority & Women-Owned
Business Enterprises (MWBE)
COMMITTEES
Banks
Economic Development, Job Creation,
Commerce and Industry
Governmental Operations
Housing
Small Business
Social Services
MEMBER
Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian
Legislative Caucus
Legislative Womens Caucus
ALBANY OFFICE: Room 833, Legislative Office Building, Albany, New York 12248 518-455-5385, FAX: 518-455-3881
DISTRICT OFFICE: 1414 Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn, New York 11226 718-940-0428, FAX: 718-703-0216
EMAIL: bichotter@assembly.state.ny.us
THE ASSEMBLY
STATE OF NEW YORK
ALBANY
RODNEYSE BICHOTTE
nd
Assemblymember 42 District
Kings County
The discussion that is currently underway does not appear to address the existing economic gap
in regard to minorities and women in the workforce and M/WBEs in government contracting.
Given the outcome of the recent presidential election, it is likely that New York State will be
receiving fewer federal dollars. According to the New York Times, there is a potential $1 billion
loss in tax revenue, which diverts dollars away from much needed safety-net programs including,
but not limited to, food stamps, childcare, and homeless shelters. Also, unless there is real
affordable housing, we do not believe that this agreement will truly address the economic and
housing crises we are experiencing in New York City.
As mentioned in the previous letter, the upside to the participation of MWBEs is that they will
help to address the high unemployment rates in communities of color, expand the opportunity for
more women and minorities to earn a decent income in the trades, and create economic
opportunities and solid job creation in communities that are under economic distress.
New Yorkers need for us to double down more than ever to ensure that there is real economic
reform and fiscal equity that will span across the entire State.
For the reasons mentioned above, we are asking that you show your support for a tax
abatement/credit program that will be inclusive of an M/WBE utilization goal.
Thank you for your kind attention.
Sincerely,
Rodneyse Bichotte
Member, NYS Assembly
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