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Legislator Joseph Scannell Legislative District 5

Year 2005 December 2005 12/02/2005 - Scannell touts the downtown shopping experience this holiday season November 2005 11/28/2005 - Scannell and Majority Legislators Announce $250,000 in Additional Funding for Home Energy Assistance Program 11/23/2005 - Scannell approves grant funds for Senior Rx Help Program 11/21/2005 - Scannell calls on White House to reject tax panel’s proposal to reduce home mortgage deduction 11/16/2005 - Scannell, Altmann & majority legislators secure $100,000 for SPCA animal cruelty prevention program October 2005 10/19/2005 - Scannell approves $2.8 M for 88 new, unmarked police cars September 2005 09/19/2005 - Scannell and Majority Legislators Approve Solar Energy Sales Tax Exemption August 2005 08/04/2005 - Scannell/Suozzi Kick Off Rehabilitation of Silver Lake Pond in Baldwin 08/03/2005 - Scannell Approves $1.3 million in Funds Targeted for Nassau County Firefighters Museum 08/02/2005 - Scannell approves Nassau Community College budget June 2005 06/27/2005 - Scannell approves contract for new police radios May 2005 05/18/2005 - Scannell Encourages Residents to Observe Bike Safety Laws 05/11/2005 - Legislature approves program that integrates golf instruction with life lessons 05/11/2005 - Scannell Sponsors $6.2 M for Guy Lombardo Ave. improvements & transfer April 2005 04/13/2005 - Scannell: 'Deadline to nominate property or project for funding under County's Environmental Bond Act is April 15, 2005.' March 2005 03/08/2005 - Scannell Approves Increased Revenues for Local Villages 03/01/2005 - Scannell: "If your child is under 7 they must be in a safety seat February 2005 02/10/2005 - Scannell approves tax savings for volunteer firefighters and ambulance service providers 02/02/2005 - Scannell Announces Annual Long Island Marathon January 2005 01/05/2005 - Scannell: "Be Careful Where Your Money Goes" 01/05/2005 - Scannell: 'Share what you know - Become a Mentor' 01/04/2005 - Scannell: “Give generously to approved Tsunami/Earthquake Relief Agencies.” Year 2004 December 2004 12/23/2004 - Scannell: Ready or not, the winter is here and the county is ready! 12/20/2004 - Scannell Announces Program in Place for Winter Housing Relief 12/17/2004 - Scannell Warns Consumers about hidden fees in holiday gift cards 12/09/2004 - Scannell approves purchase of five new ambulances for County 12/09/2004 - Scannell: More Flu Vaccines are Available for those who qualify November 2004 11/23/2004 - Scannell & legislature approve project to remark 500 miles of county roadways August 2004 08/11/2004 - Scannell reminds low-income seniors to request farmers market coupons 08/05/2004 - Scannell & legislature approve Nassau Community College budget & new fitness equipment for Aquatic Center 08/05/2004 - As terror threats heighten, Scannell says Nassau County is prepared 08/04/2004 - Scannell Informs Residents About Changes to LIRR During Convention 08/02/2004 - Scannell teams up with OEM to prepare residents for hurricanes July 2004 07/20/2004 - Scannell approves use of state funds for county police car computers 07/15/2004 - Scannell Says Road Resurfacing Projects are Underway 07/02/2004 - Scannell and majority approve tougher fines for violators of fair housing law 07/01/2004 - Scannell and Legislature approve bonding for Courthouse and Life Science Building June 2004 06/17/2004 - Scannell announces family rates now available at County's Aquatic Center 06/16/2004 - Scannell: 'Stop Smoking Now'.  Nassau County Offers Free Tobacco Cessation Program 06/14/2004 - Scannell: Students, spend your summer earning and learning March 2004 03/30/2004 - Scannell & Majority Democrats approve $161 M long-term capital improvement plan 03/10/2004 - Scannell & majority extend military leave pay for county employees February 2004 02/26/2004 - Scannell approves consolidation of County's Social Services department 02/26/2004 - Scannell Urges Residents to Make a Difference 02/19/2004 - Democrats spearhead outreach effort to assist Nassau's working families January 2004 01/06/2004 - Legislator Joseph Scannell and Fifth County Legislature Installed at Induction Ceremony Year 2003 December 2003 12/22/2003 - Columbia University students recommend several options to fix County’s faulty accounting system 12/15/2003 - Scannell & Banks - 'Be Our Guest' 12/08/2003 - Scannell Urges Residents to Protect Themselves from Internet Danger by Using New Government Website 12/02/2003 - Scannell Reminds Residents to Reduce this Winter's Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning November 2003 11/24/2003 - Scannell approves tax exemptions for disabled and seniors on fixed incomes 11/17/2003 - Confused on how to grieve your new reassessed value? 11/13/2003 - Scannell: Give the Gift of Giving but do it Wisely 11/12/2003 - Scannell urges men to become Big Brother mentors 11/05/2003 - Scannell captures 56% of vote in Legislative race October 2003 10/28/2003 - Dems propose Purchasing Cards to save county money 10/27/2003 - Scannell & Dems approve 2004 budget 10/24/2003 - Scannell: There is Still Time to Save Money on Your Property Taxes 10/08/2003 - Scannell & Suozzi Announce Tanglewood Preserve's Clean-Up Project Off to Great Start 10/07/2003 - Bright Idea #2 - Scannell & Majority Dems secure FREE consultant, valued at $100,000 10/03/2003 - Scannell: 'Nassau's credit rating is looking up once again.' 10/02/2003 - Dems call for new funding pact with LI Bus 10/01/2003 - Scannell Announces Senior Citizen Flu Immunization Program September 2003 09/29/2003 - Dems propose a 'county store' to market Nassau County and increase revenues 09/18/2003 - Scannell & Legislature poised to review 2004 proposed budget 09/18/2003 - Scannell: 'Since 2000, Spending in Nassau County Has Decreased By $60 Million' 09/16/2003 - Scannell announces Groundbreaking slated for Milburn Pond renovation 09/12/2003 - Legislature approves compromise on Sewer & Storm Water Authority May 2003 05/2/2003 - Scannell announces child car seat safety check. April 2003 04/11/2003 - Scannell encourages not-for-profits to seek Verizon Foundation grants. March 2003 03/10/2003 - Scannell & legislature strengthen Nassau's DWI seizure law January 2003 01/15/2003 - Scannell votes to provide more care for poor.  A transportation study of the HUB to get underway Year 2002 December 2002 12/06/2002 - Scannell & majority members offer tax break for seniors & others November 2002 11/18/2002 - Scannell pushes to acquire protective vests for Correction Officers October 2002 10/30/2002 - Scannell & Nassau Dems adopt 2003 budget 10/23/2002 - Scannell & Nassau Dems restore cuts to youth services September 2002 09/26/2002 - Scannell calls for Reassessment WEB site to be closed down August 2002 08/29/2002 - Dems Host Clean Indoor Air Summit For Suffolk, NYC & Westchester Officials 08/06/2002 - Scannell backs Apprenticeship Training bill 08/06/2002 - Legislator Scannell approves designation of Empire Zones July 2002 07/24/2002 - Scannell Approves Nassau Community College Budget 07/11/2002 - Scannell approves renaming old county courthouse 07/09/2002 - Scannell cuts pool fees, introduces seasonal passes 07/01/2002 - Scannell secures funds for Brookside Preserve project June 2002 06/26/2002 - Scannell votes to rename park in honor of late legislator 06/21/2002 - Legislator Scannell and Nassau County Legislature Give the Go-Ahead on Savings Initiatives 06/11/2002 - Scannell approves 2003 Capital Budget and Plan May 2002 05/29/2002 - Scannell tightens law for financial disclosure filings 05/16/2002 - Juvenile Center Hearing Uncovers Concerns 05/15/2002 - Scannell okays NIFA financing on County's behalf April 2002 04/30/2002 - Scannell Passes Law Requiring Clergy to Report Child Abuse 04/16/2002 - Scannell gets behind Suozzi's Four Year Plan 04/04/2002 - Democrats spearhead outreach effort to assist Nassau's working families March 2002 03/19/2002 - Legislator Scannell Honors Rockville Centre Resident as 2002 Woman Trailblazer 03/12/2002 - Scannell Adopts ARC Changes 03/06/2002 - Handicapped Homebuyers Get Helping Hand From Legislator Scannell 03/04/2002 - Democrats Secure Funds for Pond Rehab February 2002 02/26/2002 - Scannell lends support for Adjunct Faculty contract 02/14/2002 - Scannell approves funds for local governments January 2002 01/29/2002 - Scannell signs on to health insurance contribution from non-union employees 01/15/2002 - Scannell okays benefits for employees called to active duty in wake of Sept. 11 attacks 01/04/2002 - Scannell and Fourth Nassau County Legislature Installed at Induction Ceremony Year 2001 December 2001 12/19/2001 - Scannell clears way for federal funds to reach families of WTC attack 12/04/2001 - Scannell okays fee schedule for GIS data November 2001 11/20/2001 - Scannell votes to establish Technology Fund 11/01/2001 - Scannell behind plan to offer emergency training to non-providers of EMS services October 2001 10/26/2001 - Scannell okays grants, appropriations for County programs 10/24/2001 - Democrats sign on to contract to manage County's DWI car forfeiture program 10/17/2001 - Legislature weighs changes to Gulotta's budget 10/10/2001 - Scannell okays bidding for fire alarm system September 2001 9/26/2001 - Scannell allocates Community Development funds, approves law enforcement grant for local projects 9/19/2001 - Scannell encourages donations for WTC relief effort 9/19/2001 - Legislator Scannell Recruits Seniors for Foster Grandparent Program 9/17/2001 - Scannell adopts resolution to grant leave to county workers in WTC emergency effort 9/14/2001 - Scannell okays Master Plan study at NCC August 2001 8/29/2001 - Democrats' proposal calls on non-union employees for health insurance contribution 8/23/2001 - Democrats spearhead effort to save Legal Aid Society July 2001 7/31/2001 - Toback says yes to land preservation, no to settlement with Carltun on the Park 7/17/2001 - Legislature adopts county eviction law 7/12/2001 - Staffing report identifies low salaries, job security as obstacles to filling county's job vacancies June 2001 6/19/2001 - Legislator Scannell Removes Final Hurdle to Cradle of Aviation Museum 6/19/2001 - Cell phone amendment adds on, off feature 6/8/2001 - Legislature adopts body piercing, tattoo law 6/7/2001 - Scannell Passes Open Space Legislation May 2001 5/15/2001 - Legislative hearing targets childcare problems 5/7/2001 - Nassau adopts mobile cell phone ban April 2001 4/27/2001 - Cell phone law on legislative agenda 4/26/2001 - Democrats call on state for traffic agency reform 4/20/2001 - letter to County Executive Thomas Gulotta regarding a dilapidated facility in Hempstead 4/16/2001 - Nassau County Parks and Preserves Summit 4/05/2001 - Democrats' 2001 Legislative Agenda 2001 Agenda Builds On Accomplishments Continuing To Rebuild Nassau Responsibly Comprehensive Report March 2001 3/28/2001 - Dems cautiously optimistic on budget numbers 3/22/2001 - Pesticide Neighbor Notification Law Now in Effect 3/21/2001 - Scannell approves distribution of sales tax funds 3/20/2001 - Scannell and Dems Pass Safety Helmet Legislation 3/20/2001 - Legislator Scannell Names Baldwin Resident "2001 Woman Trailblazer" 3/16/2001 - Dems vow ongoing monitoring as Gulotta bows out 3/12/2001 - Dems call for quick resolution to ShOA contract February 2001 2/16/2001 - Health hearing testimony points to troubled system 2/14/2001 - Democrats back bond for Fine Arts Museum 2/7/2001 - Legislator Scannell Announces Hotline January 2001 1/29/2001 - Legislators Support O'Shea In Nixing Parsonage Tax 1/23/2001 - Democrats Punch Holes In GOP Attack 1/3/2001 - Scannell Supports Co-STAR Tax Relief Year 2000 December 2000 12/28/2000 - High Marks As Majority Wraps Up First Year 12/28/2000 - Scannell Approves Bold Initiatives 12/20/2000 - Village Revenue Sharing Gets Final Okay 12/19/2000 - Scannell Passes Human Rights Legislation 12/5/2000 - Scannell Passes Pesticide Neighbor Notification Law 12/5/2000 - Legislative Budget Office Says Gulotta's Numbers Don't Add Up November 2000 11/30/2000 - Scannell Moves to Advance Human Rights Legislation 11/16/2000 - Rebid Pro Shop Contract Brings County Extra Funds 11/10/2000 - Services, Safety Jeopardized As GOP Joins Gulotta's Vetoes October 2000 10/24/2000 - Legislator Scannell Delivers On Village Revenue Sharing August 2000 8/9/2000 - Report on Benefit Plan Administrators (BPA) Released July 2000 7/25/2000 - Scannell succeeds in restoring funds to Youth Services 7/6/2000 - Nassau County Legislature Agenda Items Now On Internet June 2000 6/30/2000 - Democrats: 'Let's get to work on 2001 budget' 6/15/2000 - Scannell announces Medical Center's Prostate Cancer Screening Program 6/12/2000 - Scannell & Dems reach targeted goals for 2000 & 2001 6/2/2000 - Scannell opens District Office 6/1/2000 - Scannell & Dems demand Gulotta to abolish 56 County posts May 2000 5/25/2000 - Scannell & Zapson to host West Nile Virus forum 5/25/2000 - Dems eye consolidation of Commissioner of Accounts office to save $1.3M 5/24/2000 - Scannell brings mammography van to district 5/18/2000 - Dems present Comptroller with calculator saying, 'Please use in future' 5/15/2000 - Dems oppose cuts to day care enhancement salaries 5/10/2000 - Scannell announces local road improvements

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