Meet The Candidate: Saimovici For State Senator, District 37

RYE, NY — The races for which voters will cast ballots in the general election in November have been set. One of the contested races is for state Senate District 37. Patch asked the candidates in the race to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day nears.

Republican Liviu B. Saimovici, M.D., 70, of Rye, is running to represent state Senate District 37. His opponent is Democratic incumbent Sen. Shelley Mayer.

Saimovici is a physician. He holds a bachelor of science from the University of South Carolina, a medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston and was an ophthalmology resident at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.

He has a wife and a daughter.

State Senate District 37 if comprised of some or all of Bedford, Eastchester, Harrison, Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, North Castle, Rye, White Plains and Yonkers.

Why are you seeking elective office?

To bring balance and common sense solutions to Albany, bring a voice untainted by politics, special interest groups and lobbyists.

The single most pressing issue facing our community, and what I intend to do about it.

No bail and discovery law and I intend to introduce legislation to repeal it.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidate seeking this post?

She voted for the above, voted with the Democratic Party every time and with special interest groups.

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current officeholder failed the community?

See above, did not balance the budget, did not bring $$ to schools.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

As an immigrant from a communist country I am aware how our freedoms are constantly being chipped away and are being replaced by big government and bureaucratic dictatorship.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

During my entire professional life I used my education in engineering and medicine to help, heal and solve people's problems.

The best advice ever shared with me was …

To your own self be true.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

Please go to my website DrLiv4NY.com.

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