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Welcome to the official Foster For Assembly website. Further down the page you will find my statement of why I am running as well as personal history.
I will be keeping a journal for you to get to know me and my platform. My goal is to maintain daily entries addressing current local and national issues. My intentions is that through the course of the entries you will have a better understanding of the issues that I am passionate about. Often times the entry may be a reaction to a news article, a legislative issue, or simply a basic opinion of what is on my mind. I invite any questions, comments, or concerns.
With high gas prices, school and property taxes the highest in the nation, small businesses and people leaving the state in droves - when is New York going to speak up? The legislative session will end ...
I am just wondering when the people of this great country are going to wake up and realize that we are slowly losing our freedom and moving towards socialism, even communism. Here is the latest example of government intervention.
Niskayuna OKs smoking ban http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=695726&category=&BCCode=&newsdate=6/13/2008How about the parents take responsibility and teach their own children the dangers of smoking, not the government forcing its laws on everyone in the name of protecting children. It started with forcing people to wear their seatbelt – yes, children need to be buckled up, but if you the driver refuses to that is your problem. You know the risks of ...
IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America
When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its ... http://fosterforassembly.blogspot.com/2008/06/when-did-our-government-stop-being-for.html
Monday, June 2, 2008
I took some time off to get acquainted back with my family while I was campaigning. I will be back within the next week. I have a lot more to say and I still believe that our voice is not being heard. I may have withdrawn my name as a candidate for the Assembly this, but this doesn't mean I have withdrawn from being the voice of the everyday citizen. Check back often.
Press Release For Immediate Release Contact: Eryn Foster May 5, 2008 (518) 337-3603 Eryn Foster Withdrawing from Assembly RaceHalfmoon, NY - - In an effort to help maintain a united front for the Republican Party, and after careful consideration, it is with a heavy heart that I, Eryn Foster, am withdrawing my name from the race for the Assembly seat of the 109th district. Originally, I made the decision to run against the Democratic incumbent Bob Reilly back in July
http://fosterforassembly.blogspot.com/2008/05/eryn-foster-withdrawing-from-assembly.html
How do you think John Wasielewski’s announcement will affect your campaign? Initially, I was surprised when John told me he was considering entering the race, but that ...
Over the course of my campaign I will be focusing on these issues. You may have read them on other sites and other papers. These issues are not unique but part of the Republican platform and I agree with these issues and what needs to be done in the New York State Assembly...
How the party and electoral politics are changing: “Things are changing…the day of the white shirt, red tie, and blue suit are over…voters are looking to elect someone they can relate to.” This is what was said by GOP Chairman Mondello when he talked with reporters after his meeting with the county GOP Chairs.
My decision to run for the assembly is based on my belief that our state government is in desperate need...(for more, click on link above)
I am revising my last press statement with regards to the “Budget will hurt most New Yorkers.” It has come to my attention that I may have confused some of you. Allow me to clarify a few things. The fact that we have a 4.7% increase in spending, have roughly $4 billion deficit, and then to increase bank fees, credit card fees, health insurance premiums to pay for an inflated budget I find a bit disturbing. We are directly and indirectly taxing the middle class, hard working, average citizen and making it even harder for these people to live in New York. (for more, click on link above)
Budget focuses on new taxes
Reported in the Times Union
State negotiators cast wide net of increases to give education, health care aid a boost
ALBANY -- State budget negotiators on Friday talked privately of raising taxes on cigarettes, insurers and bankers as lawmakers started working out ways to add hundreds of millions of dollars to education and health care spending. (for more, click on link above)
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Calling all young professionals. The Capital Region needs you.
That's the message of a marketing campaign launched Wednesday by two chambers of commerce and backed by Albany International Airport and many of the area's colleges and universities.
http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=673557&category=BUSINESS&BCCode=HOME&newsdate=3/20/2008
The problem here is; if New York continues to tax its residents and businesses where is the incentive to stay in New York and plant roots and raise a family. Young people are leaving because they have seen their parents struggle in New York for years and believe there is probably not a future for them here. With high utilities, high gas taxes, high property taxes and no end in sight with regards to state spending they would be foolish to stay in New York. (click on link above)
"A proposed amendment to the state Constitution that would limit the growth of New York’s budget was passed last Wednesday by the Senate.The Senate Republican majority’s spending cap plan would prohibit a governor from submitting a budget that would increase spending by more than either 4 percent of the previous year’s budget or 120 percent of the consumer price index, whichever is less. And the cap would affect not only the governor’s Executive Budget proposal, but would hold the Legislature to the same spending restrictions in the creation of a final budget."
http://www.legislativegazette.com/read_more.php?story=2916
This is exactly what New York needs. A cap on spending and eventually reduce spending and lower taxes. (for more, click on link above)
I sympathize with the military because I too am a veteran. I firmly believe that if you are old enough to defend and die for our country then you should be able to have a beer. Instead of lowering the drinking age to 18 for all citizens, how about just allowing those who serve our country (military, police, and firefighters) and have ID (for more, click on link above)
Congratulations to Assembly Minority Leader, James Tedisco and Saratoga County Clerk, Kathy Marchione for receiving the 2008 Clifton Park Republican Committee Chairman's Award. (for more, click on link above)
My name is Eryn Foster and I want to represent and be the voice of my neighbors and fellow hard-working citizens of Upstate New York. I am seeking the Republican, Conservative, and Independence Party nomination for the 109th Assembly district which encompasses Clifton Park, Colonie, and Halfmoon.
I, like many of you, am a hard-working, middle-class, family man living in the Clifton Park-Halfmoon area. I do not currently hold any kind of political position and therefore, I am not encumbered by special interest groups or downstate power brokers who have so much influence in the well being of Upstate New York. While I understand this will be a difficult and uphill battle, I am prepared to make every effort necessary to provide the balanced representation we need in our state government. I believe that my can-do can’t-lose attitude, combined with my integrity, honesty and patriotism, provide the passion needed to address the issues challenging our state.
From PTA functions - to soup kitchens - to my children’s sports programs, I have always been an active participant and leader in the community. Although I haven’t held political office, I have always taken a pro-active position in supporting the values and convictions for what I feel is just and right.
While our nation was built on cooperation and hard work, too often today we see political animosity and bi-partisan back-stabbing. It is only through balanced representation that we will be able to bring New York State back as an example of growth and prosperity.
We have a lot of challenges facing us in New York. According to “The Public Policy Institute of NYS” we are ranked last in the nation in Government and Fiscal Policy. We ranked 2nd nationally, only to Alaska, in state spending. Our taxes are among the highest in the country; ranking 4th in state and local property taxes, 3rd in gas taxes at 41.2 cents a gallon and according to the Tax Foundation in Washington DC, the total state and local tax burden is the 2nd highest in the Nation. Our state’s outstanding debt is the 3rd highest in the country while according to The New York State Business Council’s new Economic Growth Index, we trail most states in growth of jobs, wages, income and population. This index rated New York a grade of ‘D’ on the 50-state comparison with Upstate’s grade an ‘F’. This is unacceptable.
It’s time that our state representatives provide the leadership to represent all of us and demonstrate their willingness to work together to solve and meet these challenges. Our government is supposed to work for the people, not the other way around. It’s time for a fresh, “will-do” attitude in the assembly that will listen to and represent the hard working citizens of our state. I am prepared to do just that.
This country was founded on the beliefs that all people have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I believe that it is not the government’s responsibility to give people happiness, but rather to support and provide a climate for each of us, no matter what our financial or social status may be, the opportunity to pursue happiness. For this to happen, it takes leadership in our government and I feel I can provide the energy and leadership that is needed.
Together, in our quest to make New York State great again, it is going to be a tough campaign and I need your support. it starts right here… in the 109th District.
Thank you,
Eryn P. Foster
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