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Joint Statement From Senator Tom Libous, Assemblywoman
Joint Statement From Senator Tom Libous, Assemblywoman
SENATOR THOMAS W. LIBOUS 52nd Senate District ASSEMBLYMAN CLIFFORD W. CROUCH 122nd Assembly District ASSEMBLYWOMAN DONNA A. LUPARDO 123rd Assembly District
Joint Statement !om Senato! Tom Li"o#$% A$$em"&'(oman Donna L#)a!*o an* A$$em"&'man C&i C!o#+, We share the concerns of the community over the planned closure of Broome Developmental Center. We welcome County Executive Prestons assistance in our efforts to keep our community safe and fight PWDDs plan. We have !een meeting with the "overnors ffice on a regular !asis to address the issues and accomplish three goals# $. Protect our community from potentially dangerous individuals who aren%t ready to !e released. We strongly !elieve there is not enough capacity in the statewide system to accommodate the num!er of individuals who have a history of !ehavioral pro!lems that will continue to need institutional care. &. Ensure the !est 'uality of care and service for those transitioning into the community. (. Preserve hundreds of essential local )o!s at the BDC. We won%t stop fighting until the )o! is done.
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