NASSAU COUNTY CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC.
"The government is us, we are the government, you and I." Teddy Roosevelt
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NASSAU COUNTY CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC. "The government is us, we are the government, you and I." Teddy Roosevelt |
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TAXES - Nassau County
October 25, 2011
Mangano Versus the Unions
In his ongoing battle to balance the county's budget and not raise taxes, the County Executive gives his side of the story.
to read Nassau County News Network
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ugust 4, 2011
Message sent; Back to the drawing Board
Final Election Totals
Yes 66,829
No 88,389
July 18, 2011
On Monday, August 1st, Send a message
Tell Charles Wang to use his own money not yours!
Vote NO to higher taxes, Vote NO to more borrowing, Vote NO to higher Debt.
VOTE NO to the Coliseum Deal
July 6, 2011
Will voting Yes on the Coliseum = Higher Taxes?
An advisory vote has been scheduled for August 1, 2011 to determine if there is public support for bonding $400 million dollars to rebuild the Nassau coliseum and a minor league ball park. If approved, moral obligation bonds or those backed by property taxes will be issued and will cost Nassau taxpayers $800-900 million over thirty years. The cost will be higher property taxes which are estimated to be $58 per home per year. The county will keep the estimated $30-35 million in projected revenue. So the answer is Yes; by voting Yes will be a vote for higher property taxes. As Nassau County is the highest taxed county in America and Nassau County has $2 billion in debt, we would recommend a NO vote. The philosophy of borrow, tax and spend is a recipe for fiscal disaster.
February 1, 2011
NIFA vs. Nassau County; which set of numbers are accurate?
In the ongoing battle over control of Nassau County's finances, both sides have their own set of numbers. The question is which set accurately reflects the true fiscal state of the county and whether some of numbers are overly optimistic. For a comparison, click here to see for yourself.
April 24,
2010
Tea Party and civic groups dialogue with Nassau leaders
This week concluded a series of meetings between Tea Party, civic activists and elected officials. Meetings were held last month with Minority Leader Diane Yatauro, Majority Leader Peter Schmidt and this week with County Executive Ed Mangano. The meetings can be described as productive and reflect the new era of open government. We would like to thank the following organizations/individuals;
Gathering of
Eagles: Dan Mahoney
Individuals United for Freedom: John Dorsey
The Conservative society for Action: Steven Flanagan, Grace Colluci, Tony Giammarino
The
Nassau County Tea party Patriots: Eugene Micky Clark, Bryan Koreman
Town of Hempstead Civic
Council: Stu Weinstein
Residents for Efficient
Special Districts: Laura Mallay, Patrick Nicolosi
Nassau County Civic members: Pat Friedman, Robert
Pendleton, Barrett Psareas, Richard Kosowski, Robert Kosowski and Paul Kosowski
Additional meetings are planned with Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto and Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray
Note: Several of the above parties share memberships in the groups listed.
April 22, 2010
Blacks, the Media, & the Tea Parties
Click here for the story
March 25, 2010
The Tea Party Movement
March 26, 2010
2nd ANNUAL TAX DAY TEA PARTY in Hicksville "United We Stand"
Hosted by The Nassau/Queens 9/12 Project, The Rockville Centre Tea Party Patriots, The Long Island Tea Party-Massapequa Branch, Nassau County Civic Association and Campaign for Liberty - Nassau County Long Island.
Come join us for our 2nd Annual Tax Day Tea Party. Bring your family and friends. If they did not hear us in Washington D.C. last year, they surely will this year. Lets work together to take back our nation and return it to it's Constitutional roots. Do not forget your signs...the bigger the better!
Let's show everyone the Tea Party Patriots and the 9/12 Project is
alive and well.
Let's send a message to all the politicians that forgot their pledge "to
preserve, defend and uphold the Constitution''. They forgot this when
they passed the healthcare bill and have lost sight who they represent.
It is time to THROW THE BUMS OUT!
United we stand.
Note: We will meet at the mall parking lot and proceed to the Hicksville train station for the rally.
4/15/2010
Hicksville Train station. 6pm till Dusk.
Newbridge Rd (RT 106) and W. Barclay St.
Hicksville, NY 11801
TEA Party Rally
4/15/2010
Massapequa
Train Station4-6pm
Sunrise Hwy
Massapequa, NY
Sponsored by the Massapequa TEA Party
For more information, click here
For events in Suffolk
County, click here
December 21, 2009
Nassau County Legislature Repeals Energy Tax
By a vote of 13-5, the Nassau County Legislature voted to repeal the energy tax. The controversial tax was passed earlier this year by a vote of 10-9 along party lines. The legislation imposed taxes on home heating oil, natural gas, propane and firewood used to heat homes in Nassau County. Both sides agree that the home heating fuel tax and the issue of taxes took center stage during the election and led to the defeat of County Executive Tom Suozzi and his party's loss of the legislature. Apparently it was a tax too far. The most important question for our elected leaders, are you listening?
Click here for the story.
October 29, 2009
October 15, 2009
An outstanding report from the Long Island Press; "Nassau’s fiscal future is destined to collapse".
A tax Too Far
Nassau Legislature over reaches on taxes
October 4, 2009
October 1, 2009
Nassau County residents pay the 2nd highest property taxes in America
In a study released last week, The Tax Foundation using Census Bureau data confirm that Nassau County residents pay the second highest property taxes in the nation ($8628 median real estate taxes). Westchester County is number one ($8890 median real estate taxes). While the numbers provided are median numbers or the middle number, many Nassau residents pay even higher property taxes placing them into the number one slot individually. This dynamic cannot continue unabated. Empty promises of maintaining the status quo such as slowing the growth of taxes is not a real answer. Change requires a solution that will actually deliver tax relief in the form of tax reduction. Over the past eight years, what has changed? Nassau County is in a deeper fiscal mess and taxes are even higher. Please exercise your freedom and vote this Tuesday, November 3rd.
September 29, 2009
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Nassau Legislature-Voting Record On the issues that matter most to you, click on the links below to see how your legislator voted. Its not what they say, its not what they promise and its not their intention, ITS HOW THEY VOTE. Are taxes out of control? Did your legislator vote on your behalf or did they vote against you? After all, its all about you, they are suppose to represent you right? Additional votes will be posted once the information can be verified. |
| 2009 Home Heating Fuel Tax | 2008 Property Tax Vote | 60% Salary Increase |
| 2003 Property Tax Vote | 2000 Property Tax Vote | |
August 18, 2009
Say No to National Health Care, Taxes at the Massapequa Tea party
Date:
Tuesday, September 1stLocation: Massapequa LIRR Train Station
T
ime: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMFor more information,
Click hereFor information on the March on Washington on September 12th, click here
for YouTube videoJuly 30, 2009
Tired of taxes, speak out at the Merrick Tea party
Date:
Monday, August 3rdLocation: Merrick Train Station, Broadcast Plaza, across from the Merrick Cinema
T
ime: 5:00 PMThe organizer is Toni DelVecchio. For more information,
Click hereJune 19, 2009
Help Repeal the Home Heating Fuel Tax!!
If you want to take action against taxes, sign the petition to repeal the Home Heating Fuel Tax. The new tax which went into effect this month was signed into law by County Executive Suozzi in February.
Click here to sign the petition.
May 26, 2009
Here's another chance to attend a Tea party.
Come to the Rockville Centre Tea party.
Monday, June 15th
4-6 PM
Sunrise Hwy between N. Forrest Ave & Long Beach Rd (municipal p/lot)
Rockville Centre, NY
For more information, contact Gene Clark at EPClark@optonline.net
April 22, 2009
Missed the Tea Parties? Come to the Levittown Tea party on Saturday, April 25th.
Sponsored by the veterans group; Gathering of Eagles.
Saturday, April 25, 2009 2:00PM-5:00PM
Levittown Veterans Memorial Park, Hempstead Tpke. and Shelter Lane
Click here for more information
Click here for photos
Attend the tea parties on Wednesday, April 15th
In Nassau; Massapequa Train station on Sunrise Highway, 4-6pm. Click here for more information. Also at the Broadway Mall in Hicksville. Click here for more information.
In Suffolk; Hauppauge, East Hampton, Riverhead, Medford, Smithtown. Click here for more information.
| Please click on the YouTube links for the Tea Parties: |
YouTube has videos of all of the Tea parties that took place in New York. Click here for more photos.
March 24, 2009
County Executive Suozzi calls for a tax revolt
During an interview with Newsday today, County Executive Suozzi called for a tax revolt over property taxes; "This country was founded on the rallying cry of 'No taxation without representation;' the rallying cry today should be 'No income tax (increase) without property tax relief,". Considering that Tom Suozzi increased property taxes in October, got a 60% salary increase, passed a home heating fuel tax for all Nassau residents and dozens of fee increases, his call for a revolt is disingenuous at best.
February 23, 2009
Nassau Legislature votes 10-9 on party lines to raise taxes!!
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y a party line vote, the Nassau County legislature voted to impose new taxes on home heating oil, natural gas, propane and firewood used to heat homes in Nassau County. Many of the legislators who supported the tax increase falsely claimed that the new taxes were needed in order to save social programs. Instead of focusing on the numerous county contracts loaded with patronage, the Suozzi Administration and their allies in the legislature played politics with the taxpayers. The legislative session can be best described as a circus. Presiding Officer Diane Yatauro allowed chaos to reign by allowing one social service organization along with their supporters to hijack the public meeting. After more then five hours of open unlimited speaking time per each supporter, several being allowed to speak without submitting a slip to speak and wild accusations of racism by Legislator Corbin and some in the crowd, others and those who opposed the tax increase were allowed to speak. Unfortunately, many of the opponents had already left. Sadly, your right to petition your government; Nassau County, only applies to those Diane Yatauro agrees with. Well Diane, we have other means to get our message out. The battle has just begun!Click here to see how your legislator voted.
February 16, 2009
Fiscal crisis? Patterson gives pay raises to top aides
for the storyJanuary 7, 2009
Say NO to Governor Patterson's $4.2 Billion tax increase!
On December 16th, Governor Patterson proposed the largest tax increase in New York State history taxing everything from IPod uploads to gasoline. Enough is enough. First Nassau County then each of the three towns, LIPA and now New York State. The MTA is pushing for a payroll tax which is supported by the Governor. In light of our current economic situation, common sense would call for spending cuts not tax increases. The proposed state budget actually calls for $1.4 billion in new spending. It's obvious that the Governor is either out of touch or just doesn't get it.
Let him know what you think.Click here to take action!
Call your legislator toll free at 1-800-525-2846.
October 29, 2008
Update: Nassau County Legislature passes 3.9% tax increase on a 10-9 vote.
Click here for story
Click here to see how your legislator voted to raise your taxes, the third highest in the nation.
November 5, 2008
Suffolk passes budget with no increase.
for storySeptember 15, 2008
County Executive seeks 3.9% Property Tax Increase
This evening County Executive Tom Suozzi submitted his proposed budget which calls for a 3.9% tax increase. While the budget calls for the implementation of a modest amount of cost savings, there is no serious effort to avoid a property tax increase. As the County Executive serves as the chair of the state commission on property taxes and has acknowledged that local property taxes are crushing Nassau residents, his proposal to increase property taxes certainly calls into question his credibility. The Nassau County legislature will hold committee hearings on October 2nd and a general hearing on October 20th. Read more.....
Please call your county legislature at 516-571-6200 to oppose any property tax increase.
for links for contact or e-mailApril 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 17, 2007
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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....
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