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I lonorable John Flanagan
State Senate Temporary President and Majority Leader
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Albany. New York 12247

Dear Senator Flanagan,

My Senate Democratic colleagues and I represent diverse regions and communities within this great slate, yet
we all agree that good. high-quality education helps prepare our students for the challenges of the future. That
is why we write to urge you to join the Assembly in supporting a multi-year extension of Mayoral Control of
the New York City School system.

We have had our share of disagreements with some of the education policies of the previous mayoral
administration and the current one. But we cannot ignore the progress that has been reported the highest

graduation rates in the history of New York City. dropout rates that are the lowest ever, and dramatic
improvements in test scores and college readiness.

The Assembly acted by passing a two-year extension among other critical extensions on various issues that need
passage before this session concludes. I urge you to follow the Assemblys lead on this issue. The 8.5 million
residents of New York City deserve a government with the capacity to create schools that work for their
students. Providing a multi-year extension of Mayoral Control will help further that goal. The Senate
Democratic Conference looks forward to voting on a bill that will do just that.

Sincerely.

Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins

Leader. Senate Democratic Con trence
Senator Joseph Addabbo Senator Jarnaal Bailey
I 5111 Senate District 36th
Senate District

Senator Brian Benjamin Senator Leroy Comrie

30th 14th
Senate District Senate District

Senator Martin M. Dilan Senator Michael Gianaris

18111 Senate District Deputy Leader. Senate Democratic Conference
I 2th Senate District

Senator Brad Hoylman Senator Liz Krueger

27Ib 28th
Senate District Senate District

Senator Velmanette Montgomery Senator Kevin Parker

25 Senale District 2l Senate District
Senator Roxanne Persaud Senator Gustavo Rivera
QI1 33rd
Senate District Senate District

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Senator James Sanders Jr. Senator Jose M. Serano

I O Senate District 29 Senate District

Senator Daniel Squadron Senator Toby Ann Stavisky

26 Senate District 16 Senate District