Hawkins said that his campaign platform differs from those of Democrat Andrew Cuomo and Republican Carl Paladino because it offers reform via a “prosperity plan” versus an “austerity plan.” Hawkins said that the Green New Deal will mean taxes for the wealthy to finance public services. It will begin by guaranteeing living-wage jobs, fully funding public schools and colleges and providing quality health care for all New Yorkers.
via Green Party candidate touts ‘New Deal’ plan | theithacajournal.com | The Ithaca Journal.
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