Rick Lazio Calls For Creation Of Unicameral Legislature

New York, NY - Former Congressman Rick Lazio issued the following statement today:

Rick Lazio said, "I agree with Governor Paterson and Attorney General Cuomo that the spectacle in Albany has gone on far too long. It's clear that our political system is fundamentally broken. I call for the abolishment of the State Senate and join Mayor Giuliani in urging an immediate constitutional convention to create a new legislative branch comprised of a single body, which also would replace an equally dysfunctional State Assembly. The restructuring of the legislature should include an independent and non-partisan redistricting process. We need sweeping change in New York and neither party can provide it. The status quo has failed. The Albany politicians have had their chance, and it's time for us to move towards the future. Together, we can make New York great once again."