Tue Oct 22 2024

Vito LaBella is a candidate for the state senate in New York's 26th district. With a firm stance on law enforcement policies, LaBella has expressed strong opposition to the "Defund the Police" movement, a concept he considers overly simplistic and counterproductive. He notes that since 2019, and more prominently from 2023, efforts led by the Working Families Party and the Democratic Socialists of America in Albany have not only focused on reallocating police budgets but also on extensively restructuring the entire criminal justice system. LaBella draws attention to the complexity and impact of these legislative changes, suggesting that merely restoring funding would not address the deeper issues at hand. His campaign emphasizes a pragmatic approach to criminal justice, aiming to ensure effective law enforcement while addressing systemic concerns.