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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October 31, 2007
Update:
Legislator David Denenberg comes out in opposition to Spitzer's license plan.Mr. Denenberg's legislative office confirmed today that he opposes Spitzer's license plan and sent a letter to the Governor two weeks ago noting his opposition. Click here to read Legislator Denenberg's letter.
October 25, 2007
Update: Legislator David Mejias clarifies his position on opposing Spitzer's license scheme
During a conversation today with the NCCA, Mr. Mejias stated that he was never provided with a copy of Peter Schmidt's letter and would not sign the letter as Schmidt cannot draft a letter with proper grammar. He accused Republicans of lying about his position falsely claiming that he supports Spitzer's plan. He stated that due to the political atmosphere, he would be unable to co-sign a letter with the Republicans. He then indicated that he would draft and send his own letter to Spitzer opposing the plan.
October 22, 2007
Update: During a follow up appearance before the Nassau County Legislature, a member of the board asked the legislature if they will take action and state their opposition to Spitzer's license plan.
Joe Scannell stated that he is opposed to the plan and will sign the letter. David Mejias stated that he opposed the plan as reported in Newsday but did not commit to put his name on this bipartisan letter opposing the plan. The eight other democrats did not respond.October 10, 2007
Push for Nassau Legislature to oppose Spitzer's driver license plan
As national security is everyone's business, a member of the NCCA board addressed the legislature today about the Governor's plan to weaken identity standards and grant driver licenses to illegal aliens. Citing the example of Suffolk County Executive Levy and the Suffolk County legislature, a request was made for all members of the Nassau legislature to send a letter to Governor Spitzer opposing his scheme and for him to reconsider.
Presiding Officer Jacobs indicated that the legislature will caucus and will consider the request. Minority Leader Schmidt stated that the nine members of the Republican minority are in agreement with the request and have already drafted a letter. Legislator Lisanne Altmann indicated that she would not sign the letter.
Zogby International poll finds 58% of voters oppose Spitzer's plan.
Sienna College poll finds 72% of voters oppose Spitzer's plan. October 15, 2007