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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


December 19, 2007

County Assessor's proposed legislation will negatively impact taxpayers

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.... 

 


A Tale of Two Politicians
Hypocrite or reformer?  October 4, 2008

America in Fiscal Crisis
Who's to blame?  October 2, 2008

Solving our Energy Crisis
A real solution.  August 12, 2008

Taxpayers Look for Relief
Are there any answers?  May 12, 2008

The Rhetoric of Reform
Rhetoric is a poor substitute for action...  April 28, 2008

Nothing Changes
High taxes forever in our future  February 26, 2008

The Debate Over Pay Raises
A Sixty percent salary increase is unreasonable  December 19, 2007

Day One Never Came
Elliot Spitzer, a case study in failure  June 30, 2007

The Suozzi Plan
Credible reform must include tax relief  March 27, 2007

Albany Speak
Reform or politics as usual  March 5, 2007

The Property Tax Reduction Law
Now you can do something about taxes!  November 29, 2006

When Jobs Are Illegal, Only Illegals Will Have Jobs
Article Reprinted With Permission From The Hoover Institute  April 13, 2004
http://www-hoover.stanford.edu 

Who Could Be against “Adequate” School Funding?
Article Reprinted With Permission From The Hoover Institute  April 13, 2004
http://www-hoover.stanford.edu 

Guess How Much of Taxpayer Money Your Local School District Spends Per Student!!
Read Excerpt of Facts From Newsday Article   Folks This Is Where Most Of Your Tax Dollars Are Going.  March 20, 2004

NEW YORKERS PAY HIGHEST LOCAL TAXES
Amount Tops National Average By 72 Percent- Study  Read Article From MSNBC NEWS   December 18, 2003

$33 Billion In Losses to NY Pension Plans Means New Taxes For Nassau Residents
NEW TAXES ARE COMING SOON!!  November 16, 2003

Its Possible To Control Costs And Improve Educational Quality
Quality of Education Can be Improved While Keeping School Taxes Down.
Reprinted With Permission From The Public Policy Institute Of New York, Inc.
http://www.ppinys.org
 

Why More Money Will Not Solve America's Education Crisis                                                              
Article Reprinted With Permission From The Heritage Foundation                                                       http://www.heritage.org                                                           


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