05/29/2026
ASSEMBLYMEMBER JOHN T. MCDONALD III, RPH STATEMENT ON THE 2026-27 NEW YORK STATE ENACTED BUDGET
“I often speak about how my priorities are supporting affordability, safety, and opportunity for our residents. This enacted state budget adheres to and firmly supports those principles for New Yorkers.
In these polarizing times, it can be easy to focus on the negative and the things that were not included, or the things included that we disagree with. It is important to remember that our state budget funds vital programs that impact and support our communities in profound ways. Our schools, local governments, police and fire departments, infrastructure, and social services programs all rely on state budget funding, especially during these challenging economic times. In the coming weeks, I will share more details and information highlighting the programs supported in this $269 billion budget.
It is very noteworthy that in my 13 years serving as the 108th District Assemblymember, I have never seen more bipartisan support for a NYS budget. Even the Assembly Minority Conference members who voted against the budget noted in their floor remarks that there are many initiatives in the budget that they support. New York is a diverse state in many ways with a variety of needs, and this budget is the best effort to fully represent the vast array of interests.
My focus has always been and will continue to be to listen and represent the interests of the 108th District constituents, and this budget is a testament to the values that are important to our residents.”
