For Immediate Release: 1/30/17

Contact: Shane McHugh, shanepmchugh@gmail.com

ASSEMBLY ONCE AGAIN PASSES PENSION FORFEITURE

A statement from Assemblyman Dean Murray (R,C,I- East Patchogue)
Today, the Assembly passed a bill (A.1749) that will place a constitutional amendment
before voters this fall that strips taxpayer funded pensions from corrupt public officials. The
Assembly Minority Conference and I have been calling for ethics reforms in Albany for years,
and this is a step in the right direction. I am proud to be a co-sponsor of this bill, and I am sure
that the voters will overwhelmingly support this amendment in November. Anyone who abuses
the publics trust should not receive a public pension. Elected office is a privilege to hold, not a
right to enjoy. I will always respect the office, and keep the voters and their interests first in my
mind while I serve the people. Im proud to sponsor legislation that upholds the sanctity and
dignity of public office.
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