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New York Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay is advocating for significant changes to the state's public safety policies amid rising public concerns about crime. He is proposing a constitutional amendment (A.9334) that would allow voters to recall district attorneys who are perceived as ineffective in enforcing the law. This initiative is inspired by the successful recall of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin in 2022.
In a recent column, Barclay criticized current criminal justice reforms and the prosecutorial decisions of figures like Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, particularly regarding the case of Daniel Penny, a former Marine acquitted earlier in a fatal subway confrontation. Barclay argues that Bragg’s handling of such cases exemplifies a problematic, lenient approach to prosecuting crime.
Citing a Siena Poll indicating that many New Yorkers feel crime has worsened, Barclay claims that current policies, such as bail reform and "Raise the Age" laws, are contributing to a sense of lawlessness. He urges the Legislature to reconsider these laws in order to prioritize public safety and restore accountability, asserting that it is essential for New Yorkers to have the power to hold prosecutors accountable through recalls.
NY lawmaker pushes for district attorney recalls, stricter public safety reforms | Fingerlakes1.com
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