Inside Government is a Q&A series that gives New Yorkers a glimpse inside the role of the elected officials who represent them. This edition of Inside Government with PoliticsNY features New York State Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon . Assembly Member Simon represents the 52 Assembly District in Brooklyn which includes portions of Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Gowanus, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Boerum Hill and DUMBO.

Q: What piece of legislation are you most proud to have passed this legislative session?

A: I’m proud to have passed a major climate change bill this year, a repeal of the 100-foot rule, which will save New Yorkers $200 million each year. The 100-foot rule is an antiquated provision that forces ratepayers to subsidize other people’s

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