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Please feel free to contact Connie at:
(845) 638-5754 or
email cokerc@co.rockland.ny.us
Connie
Coker has been a Rockland County Legislator since April 2006 and has a
unique background and commitment to public service.
She is a retired nurse and a Licensed Midwife and has experience in the
design and implementation of innovative health care delivery in area
clinics and hospitals. For 10 years, Connie operated a private health
care practice in Nyack providing comprehensive gynecological care and
midwifery services which include prenatal care, homebirth, and
postpartum care. She has a valuable first hand perspective on how to
serve the needs of the public. Her legislative agenda is based on her
commitment to the health, well-being and safety of the citizens of
Rockland County.
Legislator Coker is determined to address the concerns of the residents
of District 17 and Rockland County.
She has clearly heard and will focus on the following:
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Quality of the
air we breathe
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Protection of
the quality and quantity of our water supply, while objecting to
current plans for a desalination plant
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Flooding issues related to silt build-up and development around
Sparkill Creek/Ferdon Pond
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Need for affordable housing
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Development of green space
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Preservation of the Cowboy Fields in Piermont
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Emergency
Preparedness
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Fair tax structure and efficient use of taxes to provide needed
services
- Civil
rights and justice for all people
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Plans for Tappan Zee Bridge and how each would impact our Community
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Dangers associated with Indian Point and need for clean,
sustainable, safe energy sources
Committees:
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Chair, Environmental Committee
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Vice-Chair, Multi-Services Committee
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Vice-Chair, Economic Development Committee
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Member, Budget and Finance Committee
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Member, Solid Waste Authority Board
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Legislative Liaison, Fire Advisory Board
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Legislative Liaison, Volunteer Counseling
Service (VCS)
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Legislative Liaison, Environmental Management Committee
Personal:
Connie Coker lives
in South Nyack; she is married to Erik
Larsen, MD (White Plains Emergency Department). Connie and Erik have two
daughters: Keah Larsen is a graduate of
Nyack High School and SUNY New Paltz with a degree in Women’s Studies.
Anika Larsen is also a graduate of Nyack
High School. She has attended SUNY Delhi-Culinary Arts and Rockland
Community College.
Organizations:
- Hudson Valley
Chapter of American College of Nurse-Midwives
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New
York State Association of Licensed Midwives
- Rockland
American Association of University Women
- Clearwater
- Sierra Club
Licenses and
Certifications:
- Licensed
Midwife, New York State
- NYS Sexual
Assault Forensic Examiner
Education:
- Bachelor’s of
Science of Nursing 1979
- Master’s of
Science of Nursing 1987
- Certificate
of Midwifery 1994
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