Senator Akshar re-elected; visits Norwich
NORWICH – After a landslide victory in the 52nd State Senate District race over Democrat Sharon Ball, Senator Fred Akshar visited Norwich on Wednesday, Nov. 9, to tour Kerry Bio Science with Commerce Chenango President Steve Craig. Afterwards, Senator Akshar met with Norwich Mayor Christine Carnrike to tour the Norwich Fire Department and Kurt Beyer pool to see firsthand the potential needs of the community.
In light of being elected to his first full-term after taking over for former Senator Tom Libous last year, Senator Akshar said that it wasn't just his victory, but the community's as a whole.
“After receiving nearly 75 percent of the vote, the bi-partisan support we've received speaks volumes,” said Senator Akshar. “We aim to represent everyone, collectively, as one.”
When asked if his agenda has changed since he first took office a year ago, Senator Akshar said that he believes the same bottom-up approach will be most effective in terms of taking on two issues that he believes are important in this region: the heroin epidemic, and creating a better business climate.
“We want to see results in our fight against the heroin epidemic,” said Senator Akshar. “Not me–we.”
He went on to talk about how to create a better business climate in New York State and how he believes it is not the government's order of business to create jobs, but rather to stay out of the way of business owners.
“I have a seat at the table but I am not driving the ship,” said Senator Akshar. “The people are.”
Senator Akshar said his first order of business since being re-elected will be to meet with stakeholders throughout communities in the 52nd Senate District and drive any legislation forward that needs to be addressed.
Grady Thompson Photo
In light of being elected to his first full-term after taking over for former Senator Tom Libous last year, Senator Akshar said that it wasn't just his victory, but the community's as a whole.
“After receiving nearly 75 percent of the vote, the bi-partisan support we've received speaks volumes,” said Senator Akshar. “We aim to represent everyone, collectively, as one.”
When asked if his agenda has changed since he first took office a year ago, Senator Akshar said that he believes the same bottom-up approach will be most effective in terms of taking on two issues that he believes are important in this region: the heroin epidemic, and creating a better business climate.
“We want to see results in our fight against the heroin epidemic,” said Senator Akshar. “Not me–we.”
He went on to talk about how to create a better business climate in New York State and how he believes it is not the government's order of business to create jobs, but rather to stay out of the way of business owners.
“I have a seat at the table but I am not driving the ship,” said Senator Akshar. “The people are.”
Senator Akshar said his first order of business since being re-elected will be to meet with stakeholders throughout communities in the 52nd Senate District and drive any legislation forward that needs to be addressed.
Grady Thompson Photo
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