“Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin’s State of the County address yesterday was a hopeful reminder of what is possible for the rest of our counties in Assembly District 107 and the rest of our state. Prioritizing infrastructure and roadway maintenance, modernizing our office buildings, bringing new ideas to local government, increasing reserves and decreasing taxes are all important goals we should embrace as state lawmakers. The voices of our residents and local governments are paramount, it’s time we listen and take action to make our constituents’ lives better—they are our eyes and ears, so let’s have their backs and best interests at heart.”