THE ASSEMBLY STATE OF NEW YORK ALBANY CHAIR MARK J.F SCHROEDER Subcommtize on Autism ‘Assensymenbet 19" Dart ‘pOMMTETEES oom 510, Cael ‘ any, Newer 2248 resurancs ziewseses Local Governments pax sius5s208 Mental Heattn 2180 Sanaca Steet versight, Analysis & Investigation ‘itso New rk e210 Oversight, Analysis & Investgat a heeeel Small Business Fake 160261807 Veterans’ Atairs November 16, 2010 Assemblymember Deborah Glick LOB 717 Albany, NY 12248 Dear Assemblymember Glick: Thank you for your November 12 letter defending the Speaker’s responsiveness on UB2020 and SUNY Empowerment. Since I have yet to receive a response from the Speaker himself, I would assume you are responding on his behalf. Despite your “close attention” to cities like Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse, having UB2020 and SUNY Empowerment “very thoroughly discussed” in conference has yet to yield any results whatsoever. Pethaps you were correct in asserting that these initiatives were not ignored. It is, afterall, awfully difficult to strangle the life out of something unless you pay it at least some attention, Although I disagree with your claim that acted unprofessionally, itis difficult to argue with someone who has obviously demonstrated such an expertise in unprofessional behavior. This was especially on display when you dismissed and discounted the Chancellor and the SUNY Board of Trustees support for UB2020 and SUNY Empowerment. Afier all, how can they be trusted if the Speaker does not control them the way he controls the Board of Regents? am also interested in learning more about the “compromises that were offered but not accepted” regarding UB2020 and SUNY Empowerment. In my opinion, the only thing that was compromised in this process was the economic viability of Upstate and the quality of higher education in New York State, As the cities of Upstate continue to decay, and our higher education system continues to fall behind its competitors, I am sure it will be very reassuring to my constituents that you will be paying “close attention.” Sincerely, Mark J.F. Schroeder Ce: Assembly Colleagues Representing South Buta, The Old First Ward, Kaisertown, Lovejoy, The Valley, Hickory Woods, ‘Senoca-Baboock, Cinton-Bailgy Lackawanna, Wi