GUILFORD – Assemblyman Clifford W. Crouch (R,I-Guilford) has announced his intention to run for re-election in the State Assembly for the 107th Assembly District. With his announcement to run, Crouch highlighted the need for reform in state government and the creation of jobs and economic growth for the state.

 “It is truly an honor and privilege to represent the people of the 107th Assembly District,” said Crouch. “I am humbled to be the people’s voice and to proudly represent them in Albany, and with their blessing, I hope to continue to serve them in that capacity and more.”

Crouch was first elected to the Assembly in November of 1995 following the resignation of Clarence Rappleyea. He currently serves as Vice Chair of the Assembly Minority and is the Ranking Minority Member on the Assembly Agriculture Committee. Crouch also serves on Assembly Committees for Ways and Means, Rules, Labor and Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry.

“I have always worked for true reform in Albany and it is more critical now, more than ever, to make sure that we have a government that truly represents and respects the needs of the people,” said Crouch. “There has been a failure of “three men in a room” to cut the dysfunction out of state government. Even with complete control of state government, the three leaders from the same party and same city still cannot deliver a responsible and timely state budget that works for the whole state, not just for their downstate interests.”