April 6, 2008

Nassau County Legislative Staff Earn more then $100,000

Several staff members of the Nassau County legislature earn over $100,000 per year. One employee's salary is reportedly $150,000 per year. Is it any wonder why your taxes are excessive? More information to follow as it becomes available. 

Update: Newsday confirms story this afternoon-April 7, 2008 Click here

March 22, 2008

Breaking News:

Nassau County Legislature discuss secret plan to amend county charter for pay hikes

Sources have told the Nassau County Civic Association that both the majority and minority leaders have been in discussions to amend the county charter in April in order to hike their salary. Currently, any vote to raise legislator's salaries must be voted on by the legislature in the current term and cannot take effect until after the next election when a new legislature is seated. The plan is to deliver a 19-0 vote and once the charter is amended, hold a vote in August raising their salaries. If history is a guide, the raises will certainly be double digit. Prior attempts included plans to raise their salaries by 90% and 35%. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.

Update: Newsday confirms story this afternoon-March 24, 2008 Click here

Under legislation proposed by Nassau County Assessor Harvey Levinson, taxpayers will face an up hill battle to challenge their residential property assessment. The legislation was introduced in the New York Assembly this past June by Assembly member Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove). While the Assembly bill was introduced at the end of the state legislative session, it may move forward when the legislature reconvenes in January. Click here to see a review of the proposed legislation. 

December 17, 2007

Legislature Gives OK For 60% Salary Increase Today the Nassau County Legislature by a 11-8 vote approved large salary increases of 60% for the County Executive, Comptroller, Assessor and Clerk. The District Attorney received a single digit raise. All will receive an automatic 4% increase annually. To see how the legislature voted, click here.

December 3, 2007 The NCCA opposes 60% salary increase A member of the board appeared before the legislature and spoke out against the plan to boost  the County Executive's salary and that of other elected officials by as much as 60%.  While most Nassau residents would support a reasonable salary increase in the amount of 3 or 4% per year, a 60% increase is unreasonable. The vote on the plan is scheduled for Monday, December 17th. November 28, 2007 Update on Nassau pay raises: Newsday reported today that Tom Suozzi has submitted legislation to increase his salary and that of other elected officials by as much as 60%. If the measure is approved, the raises will become effective immediately as they are not affected by the County Charter. Judy Jacobs has announced that she will place the matter on the calendar for this Monday, December 3rd with a vote scheduled for December 17th. Read more....