James Corl for State Senate

Dear Editor,
I am writing to submit the attached letter to the editor for your consideration.
Central New York Needs a Plan for Affordable Living.
As a homeowner in Central New York for the past eight years, I want to continue building a life and raising a family right here. That goal still feels uncertain for many people I know. New housing construction has hit record lows while prices for existing homes remain sky-high. Rents in Oswego County have surged more than 10% over the past year, one of the fastest increases in the nation. I’ve watched friends delay starting families and putting off homeownership simply because they can’t afford a place of their own. Electric bills have soared New York’s residential electricity prices now rank third-highest in the nation at nearly 30 cents per kilowatt-hour, 62% above the national average and up more than 72% since 2019. Governor Hochul has even asked residents to turn their air conditioning up to 75–78 degrees because the grid can’t handle the demand. People are already leaving New York at a high rate, and if things don’t get better, even more will flee. Too many good jobs have also disappeared, making it harder for families to stay and thrive.
People are done with the woke stuff, such as calling parents “gestating” and “non-gestating.” We need to return to common sense and drop the wokeness.
The New York State legislature needs more voices that understand these realities. James Corl recognizes the challenges of high housing costs, rising utility bills, and limited job opportunities. He will fight for policies that boost new housing construction and attract good-paying businesses. That is why I am supporting James Corl for State Senate this year.
Democratic leadership in Albany seems out of touch with everyday New Yorkers. State Senator Chris Ryan does not reflect the concerns of people trying to get ahead. Strict rent regulations, burdensome environmental reviews, and costly mandates like all-electric building requirements have driven up construction costs and discouraged new housing. High business taxes and overregulation continue to push jobs out of the region.
We need leadership that prioritizes economic growth, reliable energy, housing availability, and common sense so the next generation of New Yorkers can stay and succeed.

Andrew Best