Sen. Fred Akshar released his latest Community Voice Survey, asking constituents for input on state government’s next steps in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, as leaders at the local, state and federal level begin looking toward reopening businesses and schools and restarting the economy.
The survey follows the federal government issuing guidelines for reopening the states and New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announcing a plan to work with six neighboring states on a coordinated reopening effort in the coming months.
While New York State has reported over 222,000 confirmed coronavirus cases, over 200,000 of those cases are located in the downstate/Westchester/New York City/Long Island region. Currently, there have been fewer than 350 confirmed coronavirus cases across all four counties of the 52nd Senate District combined.
Akshar’s constituents are urged to visit Akshar.NYSenate.Gov and voice their opinion on whether they support or oppose a regional reopening plan for New York State versus a one-size-fits all approach for both upstate and downstate. The survey also asks constituents about their willingness to return to restaurants and retail stores if Governor Cuomo eases the current restrictions and allows them to make suggestions on how to safely reopen New York.
Direct link to survey: https://www.nysenate.gov/webforms/community-voice-survey-reopening-new-york-state
Questions:
- As New York’s infection curve begins to flatten, do you think state government should take a regional approach when designating which counties can ease lockdown restrictions on businesses, schools and other closures?
- Yes, New York should take a regional approach for reopening schools and businesses depending on the number of confirmed cases in each region.
- No, all areas of the state should be under the same rules and restrictions and no region of the state should be reopened before another.
- Don’t know.
- If Governor Cuomo eased the current lockdown restrictions for New York State, do you believe you would frequent local restaurants, bars, retail stores etc.?
- Yes
- No
- Don’t Know
- In what field is your current or most recent profession?
- Medical/Healthcare/Human Services
- Restaurant/Hospitality
- Small Business Owner
- Manufacturing
- Engineering/Construction
- Teacher/Education
- Retail/Grocery
- Shipping/Transportation
- Other
- What is your greatest concern that needs to be addressed before New York State can be reopened?
- What are your thoughts on how to safely reopen New York State?
