Ethical leadership is possible

To the editor:

(re: “Ex-Gillibrand staff Hofflich launches senate campaign,” March 31)

The Riverdale Press story on Lisa Hofflich expertly detailed why she is the most qualified person to represent the new state senate district currently represented by Aliessandra Biaggi.

I want to add one more credential: The most ethics-driven candidate.

At a time when Albany has seen multiple statewide officials resign in less than a year, we need leaders like Lisa who will restore voters’ faith in the state’s ability to get things done. Lisa has proven throughout her career that an open, effective and results-driven government is possible.

I saw that over the time she worked in the Assembly, where Lisa spearheaded the passage of more than two dozen bills with a focus on advancing human rights. She was essential to the 15-bill power, ethics and transparency package I introduced in 2016, which sought to reform how things are done in Albany.

Ultimately that package was blocked by a group of breakaway Democrats, many of whom are now out of office. But Lisa has not given up on this fight.

I am proud to endorse Lisa Hofflich, because she is the exact kind of leader New Yorkers need in this moment to restore public trust.

Sandy Galef

The author is an Assemblywoman who represents a district spanning Westchester and Putnam counties