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Presiding Officer Judith Jacobs Legislative District 16

Year 2005 December 2005 12/02/2005 - Jacobs and local Chambers tout the downtown shopping experience this holiday 12/01/2005 - Jacobs and Majority Legislators Approve Funding for Free Legal Representation for Local Renters November 2005 11/28/2005 - Jacobs and Majority Legislators Announce $250,000 in Additional Funding for Home Energy Assistance Program 11/23/2005 - Jacobs approves grant funds for Senior Rx Help Program 11/21/2005 - Jacobs & Nassau lawmakers, REALTORS, homeowners call on White House to reject tax panel’s proposal to reduce home mortgage deduction October 2005 10/31/2005 - Jacobs & Dems approve NO TAX INCREASE 2006 budget 10/19/2005 - After the floods… 10/15/2005 - Jacobs Attends Town of Oyster Bay Oyster Festival Run 10/19/2005 - Jacobs approves $2.8 M for 88 new, unmarked police cars 09/09/2005 - Jacobs & Johnson Announce Public-Private Partnership to Drum Up Critical Funding for Art Museum September 2005 09/19/2005 - Jacobs and Majority Legislators Approve Solar Energy Sales Tax Exemption 09/09/2005 - Jacobs & Johnson Announce Public-Private Partnership to Drum Up Critical Funding for Art Museum August 2005 08/03/2005 - Jacobs Approves $1.3 million in Funds Targeted for Nassau County Firefighters Museum July 2005 07/31/2005 - Jacobs & Mejias sponsor special needs running clinic with Rolling Thunder Athletes 07/28/2005 - Jacobs & Nassau legislators sign up for LIPA’s Green Choice Program 07/26/2005 - Jacobs approves Nassau Community College budget 07/25/2005 - Jacobs spotlights Long Island’s future energy needs 07/15/2005 - County to install stop sign at legislators’ urging 07/13/2005 - Cradle of Aviation on right flight path June 2005 06/27/2005 - Jacobs approves services for Museum Consultant & Planner 06/06/2005 - Jacobs supports ‘Wounded Warrior Project’ 06/02/2005 - Jacobs Succeeds in Securing $500,000 to Local Youth Violence and Gang Prevention/Intervention Agencies May 2005 05/18/2005 - Jacobs Encourages Residents to Observe Bike Safety Laws 05/12/2005 - Legislature approves program that integrates golf instruction with life lessons April 2005 04/08/2005 - Nassau lawmakers approve tougher Megan's Law for Nassau County 04/07/2005 - Jacobs named one of 50 most powerful people on Long Island by the L.I. Press 04/01/2005 - Jacobs Announces $2 Million IT Upgrade for Nassau Community College March 2005 03/16/2005 - Jacobs & Johnson tell consumers how to hold on to more of their "green" this year 03/08/2005 - Jacobs and legislature unanimously approve ‘Green Power’ resolution 03/08/2005 - Jacobs Approves Increased Revenues for Local Oyster Bay Villages February 2005 02/16/2005 - Jacobs calls on County to use more ‘Green Power’ by 2010 02/11/2005 - Jacobs approves tax savings for volunteer firefighters and ambulance service providers 02/08/2005 - Jacobs: "New traffic island will give Syosset residents and commuters a safer crossing.' 02/07/2005 - Jacobs: "If your child is under 7 they must be in a safety seat" 02/02/2005 - Jacobs Announces Annual Long Island Marathon January 2005 01/28/2005 - Legislator Jacobs tells homeowners how to file a property assessment grievance 01/25/2005 - Jacobs proposes more expansive 'Whistle Blower' law for Nassau County 01/20/2005 - Jacobs spearheads effort to strengthen 'Whistle Blower' laws 01/05/2005 - Jacobs: 'Share what you know - Become a Mentor' Year 2004 December 2004 12/23/2004 - Jacobs: Ready or not, the winter is here and the county is ready! 12/20/2004 - Jacobs Announces Program in Place for Winter Housing Relief 12/17/2004 - Jacobs Warns Consumers about hidden fees in holiday gift cards 12/09/2004 - Jacobs: More Flu Vaccines are Available for those who qualify 12/08/2004 - Jacobs approves purchase of five new ambulances for County 12/08/2004 - Jacobs & legislature approve sale of county land to L.I. Housing Partnership for workforce housing November 2004 11/23/2004 - Jacobs & legislature approve project to remark 500 miles of county roadways 11/10/2004 - Nassau & Suffolk legislatures join for bi-county public hearings on future of L.I. Regional Planning Board 11/08/2004 - Jacobs & legislature congratulate Nassau Community College on high rating October 2004 10/18/2004 - Flu Vaccine update- You can still protect yourself from the flu 10/12/2004 - Jacobs & Legislature approve oversight for parks permits 10/01/2004 - Jacobs & legislature approve traffic safety program & HOV lane enforcement grant September 2004 09/28/2004 - Jacobs pleased with Standard & Poor’s upgrade Nassau of County Credit Rating to A- from BBB+ 09/22/2004 - Jacobs Kicks Off Breast Cancer Awareness Month August 2004 08/17/2004 - Jacobs & Israel target funds to improve Woodbury Road intersection 08/11/2004 - Jacobs reminds low-income seniors to request farmers market coupons 08/06/2004 - Jacobs tests the waters 08/06/2004 - Looking into Nassau County’s future…Paying traffic tix on line will become a reality 08/05/2004 - Jacobs & legislature approve Nassau Community College budget & new fitness equipment for Aquatic Center 08/05/2004 - As terror threats heighten, Jacobs says Nassau County is prepared 08/04/2004 - Jacobs Informs Residents About Changes to LIRR During Convention 08/02/2004 - Jacobs: Hurricane season is not over yet! July 2004 07/20/2004 - Jacobs approves use of state funds for county police car computers 07/15/2004 - Jacobs Says Road Resurfacing Projects Are Underway 07/02/2004 - Jacobs and majority approve tougher fines for violators of fair housing law 07/01/2004 - Jacobs and Legislature approve bonding for Courthouse and Life Science Building June 2004 06/29/2004 - Jacobs and Legislature approve fee waiver for military personnel at county pools 06/17/2004 - Jacobs announces family rates now available at County's Aquatic Center 06/16/2004 - Jacobs: 'Stop Smoking Now'.  Nassau County Offers Free Tobacco Cessation Program 06/14/2004 - Jacobs : Students, spend your summer earning and learning May 2004 05/07/2004 - Jacobs and Caracappa Set Bi-County Agenda April 2004 04/30/2004 - Wachtler to lead Nassau's Medicaid Reform Summit 04/21/2004 - Jacobs urges U.S. Senators to include funds for local road improvements March 2004 03/30/2004 - Jacobs & Majority Democrats approve $161 M long-term capital improvement plan 03/23/2004 - Jacobs named Women of the Year by American Association of University Women 03/22/2004 - Jacobs named one of 50 most powerful people on Long Island by the L.I. Press 03/18/2004 - Jacobs: 'Clean Indoor Air Act Successful after 6 months.' 03/10/2004 - Jacobs & majority extend military leave pay for county employees 03/08/2004 - Majority Dems approve revised version of DWI seizure law 03/04/2004 - Jacobs Has High Praise for Bond Upgrade 03/04/2004 - Jacobs & Majority propose reforms & stringent oversight of Economic Development agencies 03/04/2004 - Jacobs Has High Praise for Bond Upgrade February 2004 02/26/2004 - Jacobs approves consolidation of County's Social Services department 02/26/2004 - Jacobs Urges Residents to Make a Difference 02/10/2004 - Jacobs & Planning Committee hear presentation on L.I. Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Study 02/9/2004 - Jacobs: 'Recent survey proves the smoking ban is working!' January 2004 01/06/2004 - Presiding Officer Judy Jacobs and Fifth County Legislature Installed at Induction Ceremony Year 2003 December 2003 12/22/2003 - Columbia University students recommend several options to fix County’s faulty accounting system 12/15/2003 - Jacobs & Banks - 'Be Our Guest' 12/08/2003 - Jacobs Urges Residents to Protect Themselves from Internet Danger by Using New Government Website 12/02/2003 - Jacobs Reminds Residents to Reduce this Winter's Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning November 2003 11/25/2003 - Jacobs says consumer safety is "in the cards" 11/24/2003 - Jacobs approves tax exemptions for disabled and seniors on fixed incomes 11/14/2003 - Confused on how to grieve your new reassessed value? 11/13/2003 - Jacobs: Give the Gift of Giving but do it Wisely 11/12/2003 - Jacobs urges men to become Big Brother mentors 11/10/2003 - Jacobs urges donations to Ronald McDonald House 11/05/2003 - Jacobs captures 68% of vote in Legislative race October 2003 10/28/2003 - BRIGHT IDEA #3 - Dems propose Purchasing Cards to save county money 10/27/2003 - Jacobs & Dems approve 2004 budget 10/24/2003 - Jacobs: There is Still Time to Save Money on Your Property Taxes 10/07/2003 - Bright Idea #2 - Jacobs & Majority Dems secure FREE consultant, valued at $100,000 10/03/2003 - Jacobs: 'Nassau's credit rating is looking up once again.' 10/02/2003 - Dems call for new funding pact with LI Bus 10/02/2003 - Jacobs approves $200,000 for Tobacco Control program 10/01/2003 - Jacobs Announces Senior Citizen Flu Immunization Program September 2003 09/29/2003 - Dems propose a 'county store' to market Nassau County and increase revenues 09/29/2003 - Jacobs approves urgently needed police cars 09/25/2003 - Jacobs gains notoriety as subject of school project 09/18/2003 - Jacobs & Legislature poised to review 2004 proposed budget. 'Proposed cuts to L.I. Bus need to be reviewed and alternatives found.' 09/18/2003 - Jacobs: 'Since 2000, Spending in Nassau County Has Decreased By $60 Million' 09/16/2003 - Jacobs & Legislature poised to review 2004 proposed budget. 09/12/2003 - Legislature approves compromise on Sewer & Storm Water Authority 09/10/2003 - Democrats approve reappointment of Budget Review Director. County road renamed after two Nassau County heroes August 2003 08/22/2003 - Jacobs & budget review committee keep eye on sales tax numbers, overtime 08/18/2003 - Jacobs & Majority approve CSEA contract June 2003 06/04/2003 - Jacobs: 'Nassau County's Smoking Law is still in effect'   Judge's ruling temporarily halts enforcement May 2003 05/27/2003 - Jacobs addresses relocation of vets' clinics.  Also concerned with eight-month backlog for veterans seeking health care 05/15/2003 - Jacobs sponsors bicycle safety workshop 05/12/2003 - Jacobs devotes time and efforts to creation of Sewer and Storm Water Authority April 2003 04/23/2003 - Jacobs helps bring partnership together to Knock Out Termites at Old Bethpage Restoration Village 04/22/2003 - Jacobs encourages not-for-profits to seek Verizon Foundation grants 04/21/2003 - Jacobs secures traffic light for Tiebrook Avenue in Syosset 04/21/2003 - Jacobs and Toback hold hearing & rally on HMO costs.  Vows fair treatment for Nassau's seniors 04/11/2003 - Energy hearing brings LIPA offer of joint partnership.  Goal is to find new source of transmitting power 04/11/2003 - Jacobs announces ways residents may show support for our troops 04/10/2003 - Jacobs intervenes in 'disaster waiting to happen' in Woodbury March 2003 03/13/2003 - Federal judge refuses to issue restraining order against smoking ban 03/13/2003 - Jacobs and Rules Committee approve settlement with 'Carltun on the Park' 03/13/2003 - Jacobs: 'Impact of Medicaid costs could mean another hurdle for County.' 03/03/2003 - Jacobs approves legislative redistricting map for Nassau 03/01/2003 - Nassau's new anti-smoking law goes into effect March 1 February 2003 02/13/2003 - Jacobs & Banks: 'Be Our Guest.  Kids are FREE next week at seven County museums and parks 02/13/2003 - Jacobs & Congressman Israel: Federal Budget Shortchanges Local Security Efforts 02/11/2003 - Jacobs: 'This redistricting map is a fair plan for Nassau County. January 2003 01/23/2003 - Jacobs forms commission to examine revenue-producing ideas 01/15/2003 - Jacobs votes to provide more care for poor.  A transportation study of the HUB to get underway Year 2002 December 2002 12/20/2002 - Jacobs issues report on Aquatic Center Recommends more marketing, not closure 12/12/2002 - American Cancer Society gives Nassau County top spot in state report card 12/09/2002 - Jacobs & Dems to hospitals: 'Do your fair share for Nassau's neediest' 12/06/2002 - Jacobs & majority members offer tax break for seniors & others October 2002 10/30/2002 - Jacobs & Nassau Dems adopt 2003 budget 10/23/2002 - Jacobs & Nassau Dems restore cuts to youth services 10/07/2002 - It's 'YES' to Smoke Free 10/04/2002 - Jacobs focuses on revenue producing ideas for Aquatic Center at Eisenhower Park 10/04/2002 - Jacobs & Dems tell County Clerk to stop withholding vital info September 2002 09/23/2002 - How's the water? August 2002 08/29/2002 - Jacobs Hosts Clean Indoor Air Summit For Suffolk, NYC & Westchester Officials 08/29/2002 - Dems Host Clean Indoor Air Summit For Suffolk, NYC & Westchester Officials 08/06/2002 - Jacobs backs Apprenticeship Training bill 08/06/2002 - Legislator Jacobs approves designation of Empire Zones July 2002 07/24/2002 - Jacobs Approves Nassau Community College Budget 07/11/2002 - Jacobs approves renaming old county courthouse 07/09/2002 - Jacobs cuts pool fees, introduces seasonal passes June 2002 06/26/2002 - Jacobs votes to rename park in honor of late legislator 06/21/2002 - Legislator Jacobs and Nassau County Legislature Give the Go-Ahead on Savings Initiatives 06/11/2002 - Jacobs approves 2003 Capital Budget and Plan May 2002 05/29/2002 - Jacobs tightens law for financial disclosure filings 05/15/2002 - Jacobs okays NIFA financing on County's behalf April 2002 04/30/2002 - Jacobs Passes Law Requiring Clergy to Report Child Abuse 04/16/2002 - Jacobs gets behind Suozzi's Four Year Plan 04/04/2002 - Jacobs spearheads outreach effort to assist Nassau's working families March 2002 03/19/2002 - Legislator Jacobs Honors Syosset Resident as 2002 Woman Trailblazer 03/12/2002 - Jacobs Adopts ARC Changes 03/06/2002 - Handicapped Homebuyers Get Helping Hand From Legislators Jacobs 03/04/2002 - Democrats Secure Funds for Pond Rehab February 2002 02/26/2002 - Jacobs lends support for Adjunct Faculty contract 02/21/2002 - Jacobs urges compromise on NCC budget 02/14/2002 - Jacobs approves funds for local governments 02/13/2002 - Nassau County Civil Service Commission Unveils Interactive Web Site January 2002 01/29/2002 - Jacobs signs on to health insurance contribution from non-union employees 01/15/2002 - Jacobs okays benefits for employees called to active duty in wake of Sept. 11 attacks 01/04/2002 - Jacobs and Fourth Nassau County Legislature Installed at Induction Ceremony Year 2001 October 2001 10/26/2001 - Jacobs okays grants, appropriations for County programs 10/24/2001 - Democrats sign on to contract to manage County's DWI car forfeiture program 10/17/2001 - Legislature weighs changes to Gulotta's budget 10/10/2001 - Jacobs okays bidding for fire alarm system September 2001 9/26/2001 - Jacobs allocates Community Development funds, approves law enforcement grant for local projects 9/19/2001 - Jacobs encourages donations for WTC relief effort 9/19/2001 - Legislator Jacobs Recruits Seniors for Foster Grandparent Program 9/17/2001 - Jacobs adopts resolution to grant leave to county workers in WTC emergency effort 9/14/2001 - Jacobs okays Master Plan study at NCC August 2001 8/29/2001 - Democrats' proposal calls on non-union employees for health insurance contribution July 2001 7/12/2001 - Staffing report identifies low salaries, job security as obstacles to filling county's job vacancies June 2001 6/19/2001 - Legislator Jacobs Removes Final Hurdle to Cradle of Aviation Museum 6/19/2001 - Cell phone amendment adds on, off feature 6/8/2001 - Legislature adopts body piercing, tattoo law 6/7/2001 - Legislator Jacobs Passes Open Space Legislation May 2001 5/15/2001 - Legislative hearing targets childcare problems April 2001 4/27/2001 - Cell phone law on legislative agenda 4/26/2001 - Democrats call on state for traffic agency reform 4/20/2001 - letter to County Executive Thomas Gulotta regarding a dilapidated facility in Hempstead 4/16/2001 - Nassau County Parks and Preserves Summit 4/05/2001 - Democrats' 2001 Legislative Agenda 2001 Agenda Builds On Accomplishments Continuing To Rebuild Nassau Responsibly Comprehensive Report March 2001 3/28/2001 - Dems cautiously optimistic on budget numbers 3/22/2001 - Pesticide Neighbor Notification Law Now in Effect 3/20/2001 - Jacobs and Dems Pass Safety Helmet Legislation 3/20/2001 - Jacobs Names Syosset Resident "2001 Woman Trailblazer" 3/19/2001 - Jacobs Announces State Project 3/16/2001 - Dems vow ongoing monitoring as Gulotta bows out 3/12/2001 - Dems call for quick resolution to ShOA contract February 2001 2/16/2001 - Health hearing testimony points to troubled system 2/14/2001 - Democrats back bond for Fine Arts Museum 2/7/2001 - Legislator Jacobs Announces Hotline January 2001 1/29/2001 - Legislators Support O'Shea In Nixing Parsonage Tax 1/23/2001 - Democrats Punch Holes In GOP Attack 1/3/2001 - Jacobs Supports Co-STAR Tax Relief Year 2000 December 2000 12/28/2000 - High Marks As Majority Wraps Up First Year 12/28/2000 - Jacobs Approves Bold Initiatives 12/20/2000 - Village Revenue Sharing Gets Final Okay 12/19/2000 - Jacobs Passes Human Rights Legislation 12/5/2000 - Jacobs Passes Pesticide Neighbor Notification Law 12/5/2000 - Legislative Budget Office Says Gulotta's Numbers Don't Add Up November 2000 11/30/2000 - Jacobs Moves to Advance Human Rights Legislation 11/16/2000 - Rebid Pro Shop Contract Brings County Extra Funds 11/10/2000 - Services, Safety Jeopardized As GOP Joins Gulotta's Vetoes October 2000 10/23/2000 - Advisory Panel To Review Multi-Level Government Services August 2000 8/9/2000 - Report on Benefit Plan Administrators (BPA) Released July 2000 7/25/2000 - Jacobs succeeds in restoring funds to Youth Services 7/6/2000 - Nassau County Legislature Agenda Items Now On Internet June 2000 6/30/2000 - Democrats: 'Let's get to work on 2001 budget' 6/15/2000 - Jacobs announces Medical Center's Prostate Cancer Screening Program 6/12/2000 - Jacobs & Dems reach targeted goals for 2000 & 2001 6/1/2000 - Jacobs & Dems demand Gulotta to abolish 56 County posts May 2000 5/25/2000 - Dems eye consolidation of Commissioner of Accounts office to save $1.3M 5/18/2000 - Dems present Comptroller with calculator saying, 'Please use in future' 5/15/2000 - Jacobs approves legislation banning sale of herbal cigarettes to minors 5/15/2000 - Dems oppose cuts to day care enhancement salaries

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