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January 8, 2001
Legislator Muscarella: Legislative Session A Success
"The Nassau County Legislature had a very busy year in 2000 passing a number of local laws and initiatives that cut government spending, protect the environment, protect our children, assist our older Americans and protect consumers," said County Legislator Vincent Muscarella (R-West Hempstead). "I am pleased to have supported these measures during the past year."
Cutting Spending
- Voted for the Vehicle Control Act of 2000 to reduce the number of county vehicles to save taxpayer dollars.
- Voted for the elimination of meal money to management employees.
- Voted for the measure that cut the County's deficit by more than $100 million.
- Voted for legislation merging several County departments to reduce the size of government.
- Voted for legislation requiring Legislative approval over personal service contracts issued by the County Executive for more than $25,000. This measure passed via referendum with 75% of the vote on November 7.
Protecting the Environment and our Children
- Voted for the legislation requiring the County Health Department to provide community notification prior to aerial spraying for mosquitoes.
- Voted for the legislation requiring at a minimum 48-hour notice to adjacent property owners prior the application of pesticides by commercial applicators.
- Voted for legislation protecting children against the sale of herbal cigarettes.
Senior Citizens and Disabled
- Voted to expand the senior citizen real property tax exemption to the maximum level allowed under state law.
- Voted to expand the real property tax exemption for disabled residents to the maximum level allowed under state law.
Consumer Protection
- Voted for legislation increasing penalties on business owners that use deceptive practices against consumers.
Veterans
- Voted for legislation providing a veteran tax exemption to parents whose children were killed defending our country.
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