We’re all Democrats, and we’re voting for Mike Lawler. Brendel is deputy supervisor in Ramapo, Stacy is deputy mayor of Montebello, and Ally is on the New Castle Town Council. 

As Democrats, we believe that leadership should be measured not by party affiliation, but by results, integrity, and a commitment to the people we serve. Our support for Republican Congressman Mike Lawler reflects our belief that, on the issues that matter most to our communities, collaboration must come before politics. While we may not agree on every issue, we recognize the importance of working across party lines to advocate for our families, strengthen public safety, create economic opportunities, and ensure that the voices of our residents are heard in Washington. We're committed to the people, not just a political party, because progress happens when leaders work together for the common good. Between us, we’ve sat through a lot of budget meetings, and what residents bring up most is property taxes. 

For eight years, the federal deduction for state and local taxes was capped at $10,000, which doesn’t cover many property tax bills in........

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