Statement from Nassau County Executive Suozzi
Calling for Support of Governor’s Proposed Special Districts Reforms
Mineola, NY – Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi today joined Governor Eliot Spitzer and Nassau County Comptroller Howard Weitzman and other local elected officials, calling for support of the Governor’s proposed reforms of special districts. A crusader for “good governance”, County Executive Suozzi has fought since the inception of his administration to increase efficiency in local government and lower property taxes in Nassau County.
"New Yorkers can no longer stand paying the highest property taxes in the nation," said Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi. "Even as we explore the root causes and pursue efforts to responsibly cap property taxes, I commend the governor's efforts to reform the current system where some part-time commissioners are paid and many others, including fire, school and library trustees, aren't. Recent stories about some bad apples and abuses cast doubt on the entire system and reform is necessary. I applaud the governor for making these recommendations and taking action."
