Old Brookville, N.Y.-- Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi, joined by a environmental leaders and Presiding Officer Judy Jacobs (D-Woodbury),and Nassau County Legislators Lisanne Altman (D-Great Neck) and Diane Yatauro (D-Glen Cove), today urged residents to vote on the Clean Water and Open Space ballot proposition that will appear on the ballot Tuesday, November 2, 2004 in Nassau County.

"It is essential that all eligible voters vote on this important ballot proposition that would preserve Nassau County's dwindling supply of open space and farmland," County Executive Suozzi said at a press conference held at Young's Farm in Old Brookville, one of Nassau County's five remaining farms. "This is a quality of life issue that will protect drinking water, preserve open space and preserve our remaining farmland, protect bays and harbors and add new parks and recreational facilities."

Nassau voters will be asked to support the $50 million Nassau Open Space, Clean Water Environmental Program this Election Day. If approved by voters, the environmental funding will cost taxpayers as little as 59 cents per month per household.

"It's a unique opportunity to have a voice in the future preservation of open space in our county for minimal cost and maximum benefit," stated Presiding Officer Jacobs.

"This could be the last time that Nassau County's voters have a chance to decide on protecting drinking water and preserving the last vestiges of Nassau County's precious open space," said Richard Amper, Executive Director of the Long Island Pine Barrens Society. "It is critical that eligible voters cast their vote."

"We join with Mr. Suozzi and the members of the Legislature is stressing the importance of voting on this important proposition that will protect our remaining supply of open space and farmland," said Lisa Ott, Executive Director of the North Shore Land Alliance, a leading supporter of the bond initiatives.