Michael Parietti

Housing Unlicensed builders and unscrupulous landlords flout the law, cut corners, and endanger public safety. As County Executive, I will strengthen code enforcement and press county and state prosecutors to hold violators accountable. Infrastructure / Transportation Changing zoning and granting variances should benefit the entire community, not just special interests. When the properties of community members are negatively impacted by zoning changes and variances, their owners should be protected and appropriately compensated. Environment / Energy As County Executive, I’ll fight for strict protection of our reservoirs, streams, and aquifers; hold polluters accountable; and demand full transparency from utilities. We’ll insist our watershed be safeguarded because nothing is more basic to life and health, and we’ll protect what sustains us—our soil, forests, clean air, wildlife, and every natural resource that makes Rockland livable. Criminal Justice / Public Safety A Parietti administration will protect, support, and stand beside those who keep our community safe. It’s common sense, and it will be a priority under my leadership. Taxes / Budget As County Executive, I will open the books, strengthen ethics rules, and make hiring and contracting fully transparent. Every tax dollar must serve the public good, not private gain. True stewardship means guarding the public’s money as a sacred trust—because that’s exactly what it is. Housing Sustainable housing opportunities using creative solutions, such as repurposed commercial space, can help meet our growing housing needs. Infrastructure / Transportation I’ll fight to get our fair share of state and federal dollars for visionary projects, like a single-seat ride to NYC. I will lead a long-overdue overhaul of the Route 59 corridor, making it safer, less congested, and easier to navigate. Healthcare As County Executive, I’ll fight for disease prevention, clean air and water, safe housing, and strong county health programs. We’ll be ready for the next crisis, guard against environmental hazards, and ensure that every neighborhood is served fairly and effectively. Public health is the bedrock of our shared future. Education The county doesn’t run the schools, but the County Executive can, and must, be a relentless advocate for quality education for Rockland’s children. I will stand up and be that advocate for every student in our county. Housing Public housing funds must be administered fairly, according to law, and be distributed on a nondiscriminatory basis.