NEWS
Interview Pat Sheehan for NYS Senate, 41st District
1. What has been your proudest achievement(s) in your personal or professional life?
My proudest achievement has been raising my children and building a strong family. Watching them grow into thoughtful, capable individuals has been incredibly rewarding. Outside of family, I’m proud of my work helping individuals and businesses in our community navigate challenges. On a personal note, training our dog, Finnegan, has also been a highlight — it’s been a lesson in patience and persistence!
2. What role does bipartisanship have in your position?
Bipartisanship is essential. While we may have different ideas, we all want what’s best for our district. It’s about finding common ground and working together to achieve meaningful results. We need solutions that work for everyone, not just one side.
3. What will be your priorities in office?
My focus will be on creating jobs, keeping taxes reasonable, and ensuring public safety. I’ll also prioritize improving infrastructure and making sure we support local schools so every child has the opportunity to succeed.
4. How would your approach better represent the district than your opponent?
I believe in a boots-on-the-ground approach: Being accessible, listening to concerns directly, and responding quickly to constituents' needs. I’m committed to practical solutions, not political grandstanding. My opponent focuses on ideology, but I’ll focus on results that benefit everyone in the district.
5. Anything else you’d like to add?
I became a firefighter at the age of 18 because I care deeply about this community. I’m running for the New York State Senate for the exact same reason. It’s time for leadership that’s accountable, approachable, and effective. I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work.
My proudest achievement has been raising my children and building a strong family. Watching them grow into thoughtful, capable individuals has been incredibly rewarding. Outside of family, I’m proud of my work helping individuals and businesses in our community navigate challenges. On a personal note, training our dog, Finnegan, has also been a highlight — it’s been a lesson in patience and persistence!
2. What role does bipartisanship have in your position?
Bipartisanship is essential. While we may have different ideas, we all want what’s best for our district. It’s about finding common ground and working together to achieve meaningful results. We need solutions that work for everyone, not just one side.
3. What will be your priorities in office?
My focus will be on creating jobs, keeping taxes reasonable, and ensuring public safety. I’ll also prioritize improving infrastructure and making sure we support local schools so every child has the opportunity to succeed.
4. How would your approach better represent the district than your opponent?
I believe in a boots-on-the-ground approach: Being accessible, listening to concerns directly, and responding quickly to constituents' needs. I’m committed to practical solutions, not political grandstanding. My opponent focuses on ideology, but I’ll focus on results that benefit everyone in the district.
5. Anything else you’d like to add?
I became a firefighter at the age of 18 because I care deeply about this community. I’m running for the New York State Senate for the exact same reason. It’s time for leadership that’s accountable, approachable, and effective. I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work.