As Commissioner of Finance for the City of Saratoga Springs, Minita has focused on solutions, not politics or petty differences. She's worked to keep spending down while investing in key improvements for the city's economy and quality of life. She funded a critical third EMS and fire station, as well as a 24/7 low-barrier homeless shelter – an historic first.
Minita has also worked on getting more sidewalks, parks, and playgrounds for the community while also ensuring that the city maintains its impressive AA+ credit rating. Minita also introduced Participatory Budgeting to the city, an inclusive process that allows for the public to participate directly in decisions about how a part of the city budget should be spent, deepening democracy and strengthening community.
Minita’s Record and Vision
Minita will put people ahead of partisan politics
and get the results we need
As your State Senator, Minita will:
Work to build an innovation corridor that will connect Schenectady and Saratoga and foster innovation and entrepreneurship across the region.
Ensure towns and cities get infrastructure dollars to maintain our roads and bridges.
Create green jobs in the district that will help protect our environment.
Support safer schools, our teachers, and school staff.
Invest in education at every level, from Head Start to high school, to technical colleges, community colleges, and our state university system.
Strengthen women’s access to health care and rights for all, including the LGBTQ community.
Cut wasteful spending and keep taxes down.
Keep our neighborhoods safe by ensuring police departments have the tools they need.
Read more about Minita’s story here.