Anthony Merante
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Anthony Merante is a certified public accountant and former Yonkers City Councilmember (6th District, two terms) running for New York State Senate District 35 on the Republican line against Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins.[9][10]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- OpposesRaise taxes on high earners or corporations
Campaign focuses on reducing New York's overall tax burden, saying high taxes are driving residents and businesses out of the state; does not call for raising taxes on high earners.[10][12]
- SupportsExpand immigration enforcement and deportations
Criticizes state spending on housing and services for migrants, citing "$4.3 billion of your tax dollars to house illegal migrants" as a priority to redirect.[10]
“$4.3 billion of your tax dollars to house illegal migrants”
In their words — priorities
- "Team Yonkers is united in fighting for better representation, lower taxes, safer streets, stronger schools, and real solutions that put Yonkers and Westchester families first."[11]
- "New Yorkers are being crushed by high taxes, soaring utility bills, unaffordable housing, rising insurance costs, and everyday expenses."[12]
- Describes himself as "a proven fighter for taxpayers" and says "government should work for the people, not special interests or political insiders."[10]
Background
- Holds a B.S. in Accounting from St. John's University (1982) and became a Certified Public Accountant in 1987.[10]
- Worked in accounting and tax services for small and mid-sized companies in the Yonkers and Westchester County region.[10]
- Served as president of the Sprain Lake Knolls Civic Association before being elected to the Yonkers City Council for the 6th District in 2017, completing two terms.[10]