Politics

Rockland Republicans Sign “Pledge to Save Rockland”

Published

7 years ago

October 3, 2019

NEW CITY, NY – The Rockland County Republican Party will be holding a press conference to announce they will be signing a “Pledge to Save Rockland” at County Headquarters in New City. Every Republican incumbent member of the Legislature and all candidates running on the Republican signed the pledge. Below you can read the full pledge.

PLEDGE TO SAVE ROCKLAND

WHEREAS, We as Lawmakers and Community Leaders, promise to place the common interests of All of the People of Rockland County ahead of any Political Parties or Voting Blocs while we sit on the Legislature for the County of Rockland, and
WHEREAS, The Survival of our County as we know it now and in the future depends on the quality of life we provide to our residents, and that everyone is treated equally under the law, and

THEREFORE, We The Undersigned Pledge To:

Stop Overdevelopment and Preserve our Environment by actively seeking to do whatever is necessary, including enacting legislation for County oversight and control of Planning and Zoning, and enforcement of Building and Fire Codes, and

Protect Property Taxpayers by committing to fiscal responsibility and accountability when spending taxpayer money, and restructuring County Sewer District No.1 to report to the County Executive, to ensure that past corruption and mismanagement does not happen again, and

Ensure Redistricting is Fair by approving a Redistricting Map for the County Legislature that is not gerrymandered, but encompasses natural community boundaries, and

Promote Local Economic Development by assisting Local, Women, and Minority Owned Businesses by enacting “Best Value Contracting Law”, and working with our municipalities to attract new businesses, grow existing ones, and revitalize our downtowns, and

Reform Government by passing Term Limits for the County Legislature and the County Executive, banning Legislators’ family members from working for the Legislature, and Live Streaming all County Legislative Meetings including Public Participation, and

Fight for Common Sense Decision Making in County Government by selling the Sain Building, and working with the County Executive to conduct the business of government, and

Ensure Public Safety by requiring all Ambulance Services and Personnel to immediately contact 911 if responding to an emergency that did not originate from a 911 Dispatch, to ensure that Law Enforcement can conduct any necessary Investigations, and

Promote Fair Housing for All Residents and End Racial and Religious Segregation by ensuring adequate funding of the Commission on Human Rights, and Fair Housing Board, and enacting legislation to strengthen these protections, and

Protect Home Buyers, Homeowners, and Neighborhoods by prohibiting contractors from working on projects that have not received all of the necessary permits and approvals, and

Protect the Integrity of Elections by providing the resources needed to find and document illegal practices.

District 1-Douglas Jobson District 2-Brett L. Yagel District 5-Lon M. Hofstein

District 6-Robert Romanowski District 9-Christopher J. Carey

District 11-Laurie A. Santulli District 12-Charles J. Falciglia District 14-Agin Antony

District 15-John W. McGowan District 16-Vincent D. Tyer,III District 17-James J. Foley

Politics

Brett Yagel Announces Candidacy for New York State Assembly in 96th District

Published

3 months ago

January 19, 2026

Rockland Report Editor

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — Brett Yagel, the former Mayor of the Village of Pomona has officially announced his candidacy for the New York State Assembly in the 96th District.

Below you can read Yagel’s full announcement:

“I am proud to announce that I am seeking the support of the Republican and Conservative Parties as a candidate for the New York State Assembly in the 96th District.
I am not a career politician. I am a problem solver. As Mayor and as a professional working for one of the world’s largest defense contractors, I have spent my career focused on results, accountability, and getting complex jobs done the right way. Leadership and responsibility are not abstract concepts to me. They are values I have lived every day in public service and in the private sector.

Albany is broken. It is dominated by career politicians who create problems, expand government, and then ask for more power to fix the very messes they created. The people of the 96th District deserve better than politics as usual.

Our district needs a leader with real world experience, common sense, and the courage to challenge the status quo. I am ready to bring accountability, fiscal responsibility, and practical,
results driven solutions to Albany. Most importantly, I will be a strong and independent voice for the hardworking families of the 96th District.

If you are tired of excuses and ready for real results, I would be honored to earn your support.”

Yagel will running against incumbent Assemblyman Patrick Carroll.

Politics

Congressman Mike Lawler Announces Bid for Reelection to Congress, Will Not Run for Governor

Published

9 months ago

July 23, 2025

Rockland Report Editor

Rockland County, NY — Congressman Mike Lawler, a lifelong Rockland County resident and graduate of Suffern High School, officially announced today that he will seek reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives, putting to rest speculation that he might enter the race for Governor of New York.

Lawler, who represents New York’s 17th Congressional District, said his decision to remain focused on Congress reflects his commitment to continuing the work he’s started on behalf of Hudson Valley residents. Since taking office in January 2023, Lawler’s office has closed over 6,000 constituent service cases and successfully returned more than $27.2 million to residents throughout the district.

One of his signature achievements has been his leadership in reforming the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap. Under Lawler’s advocacy, the SALT cap was quadrupled to $40,000, providing significant tax relief to middle-class families across the region for the next ten years.

Lawler’s decision not to run for governor preserves his role as a key Republican voice in a competitive swing district, and positions him for what is expected to be a closely watched race in 2026.
About Congressman Mike Lawler:

New York’s 17th Congressional District, includes Rockland and portions of Westchester and Putnam County.