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LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS Ed continues to fully involved himself in the
legislative process, with a focus on moving legislation forward that keeps his pledge to "Make every effort to make life
just a little bit easier for those whom I serve." In just a few short months, Ed has:
* INTRODUCED LOCAL LAW #1 OF 2007, PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN FROM PREDATORY SEX OFFENDERS BY ESTABLISHING
"SEX OFFENDER FREE ZONES" WHERE OUR CHILDREN TYPICALLY CONGREGATE.
* PROTECT ALL OUR CITIZENS BY
SUBMITTING LEGISLATION THAT MANDATES A COUNTY WIDE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM TO ALL HOUSEHOLDS WHENEVER A LEVEL 2 OR 3 SEX OFFENDER
TAKES UP RESIDENCE IN OUR COUNTY.
* CO-SPONSORED COST SAVINGS LEGISLATION STREAMLINING PROCEDURES AND THE COSTS
INVOLVED IN PUBLISHING LOCAL LAW, RESOLUTIONS, AND OTHER MATTERS IN OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS.
* ASSISTED OUR NEW
CITY WORKING PEOPLE BY CO-SPONSORING LEGISLATION FOR TEMPORARY COMMUTER PARKING AT NEW CITY BOWL.
* CO-SPONSORED
LEGISLATION DEFINING TOY GUNS TO BETTER PROTECT OUR CHILDREN FROM TRAGIC ACCIDENTS.
* VOTED TO PROTECT TAXPAYERS
BY ENSURING THAT ANY “LIVING WAGE” LEGISLATION BE SUBMITTED WITH A TRUE, INDEPENDENT COST AND IMPACT ANALYSIS
PRIOR TO APPROVAL.
* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION DESIGNED TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION BASED OF REAL OR PERCEIVED
SEXUAL ORIENTATION.
* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION TO PROTECT OUR TAX DOLLARS BY RETAINING AUDITORS TO DEAL WITH
THE COST OVERRUNS OCCURING AT THE COUNTY HOSPITAL AND INFIRMARY. * CO-SPONSORED
LEGISLATION DESIGNED TO COMBAT HATRED BY SUPPORTING OF A LOCAL LAW ESTABLISHING THE "SYMBOL OF HARMONY" AWARD. * SPONSORED LEGISLATION TO BRING COUNTY FUNDS TO THE REVITALIZATION EFFORT FOR THE NEW CITY HAMLET
CENTER.
* INITIATED POLICY DISCUSSION DESIGNED TO PROTECT OUR CITIZENS BY ENHANCING LAW ENFORCEMENT’S
ABILITY TO APPREHEND WANTED PERSONS THROUGH THE "EYES AND EARS" APPREHENSION PROGRAM.
* JOINED LEGISLATIVE
EFFORTS TO GET ROCKLAND'S FAIR SHARE OF ANTI TERRORIST FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.
*
SUPPORTED RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH NYS PENAL LAW AMENDMENT RECOGNIZING A NEW CRIME OF TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS FOR LABOR SERVITUDE
AND SEXUAL SERVITUDE.
* INTRODUCED LOCAL LAW #7/2008 ESTABLISHING THE ROCKLAND COUNTY EXPIRED FOOD SALE ACT
THAT BARS THE SALE OF EXPIRED FOOD AND OTHER INGESTIBLE PRODUCTS. * SPONSORED
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A STATE BILL TO ALLOW A TUITION REDUCTION PROGRAM AT RCC FOR ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANIES
AND AMBULANCE CORPS HERE IN ROCKLAND.
* SPONSORED LEGISLATION IN SUPPORT OF NEW CITY HAMLET REVITALIZATION
TO UTILIZE COUNTY OPEN SPACE FUNDS TO PURCHASE THE "ANNIE'S NAILS" PROPERTY AND OPEN UP THE AREA IN FRONT OF
DUTCH GARDENS. * SPONSORED SUPPORT FOR JAWONIO'S SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES FOR THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER.
* SUPPORTED LEGISLATION MANDATING SEX
OFFENDER REGISTRY CHECKS OF NEW TENANTS BY LANDLORDS, WITH NOTIFICATIONS TO EXISTING TENANTS.
* SPONSORED AMENDMENT
TO “ARTS IN PUBLIC PLACES” GUIDELINES THAT AFFORDS PREFERENCE TO ROCKLAND COUNTY BASED ARTISTS.
* INTRODUCED
LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH A "PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS" IN ROCKLAND COUNTY.
* SUPPORTED RESOLUTION RESTORING
FUNDING FOR THE COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING (“COPS”) PROGRAM.
* SPONSORED LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING
AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT THAT GAVE OUR NEW CITY AND CONGERS FIRE DEPARTMENTS THE ABILITY TO ACCESS COUNTY DATABASES TO
BETTER ENHANCE DISPATCH TIMES AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS .
* CO-SPONSORED COST SAVINGS AND SAFETY LEGISLATION
UTILIZING 89% STATE FUNDING TO ESTABLISH LOCAL REENTRY TASK FORCE LOOKING TO PREVENT CRIMINAL RECIDIVISM.
*
CO-SPONSORED RESOLUTION PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT BY COMMENCING THE USE OF “GREEN CLEANING PRODUCTS” AT COUNTY
FACILITIES.
* CO-SPONSORED AMENDMENT THAT SUPPORTS STATE LEGISLATION THAT ADDS PROTECTION OF THE FRESHWATER
WETLANDS.
* CO-SPONSORED RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HOME RULE THAT EXEMPTS EMERGENCY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS FROM COUNTY
AND STATE SALES TAX.
* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY IN FRONT OF DUTCH GARDENS, DESIGNED
TO OPEN A GATEWAY TO THE HIDDEN "JEWEL OF OUR HAMLET". *
SUPPORTED STATE LEGISLATION TO PERMIT FREE-OF-CHARGE ACCESS TO CERTAIN CONVICTION RECORDS BY CHAPTERS OF BIG BROTHERS/BIG
SISTERS OF AMERICA, INC., AND ALSO CONSIDER GRANTING A WAIVER TO ALL YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS SO THAT THEY MAY PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN
AS WELL.
* CO-SPONSORED PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RESOLUTION BRINGING $6200 OF GRANT MONEY TO THE COUNTY'S
CHLD PASSENGER SAFETY PROGRAM.
* CO-SPONSORED PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RESOLUTION THAT SAVED LOCAL TAX DOLLARS
BY REIMBURSING THE CLARKSTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR COUNTY ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY AND TRAINING.
* CO-AUTHORED
A REPORT AND SPONSORED LEGISLATION ENHANCING SPECIALIZED LAW ENFORCEMENT UNITS (REACT TEAM AND BOMB SQUAD)THAT WILL ENHANCE
OUR ABILITY TO BOTH PREVENT AND RESPOND TO TERRORISTIC AND OTHER CRITICAL EVENTS IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
* SPONSORED
LEGISLATION TO ENSURE THAT THE SITING OF CELLULAR TOWERS IS RETURNED TO LOCAL CONTROL.
* SPONSORED LEGISLATION
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE NEW CITY MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION HONORING OUR VETERANS.
* SPONSORED LEGISLATION
THAT WOULD ROLL BACK AND FREEZE THE STATE AND COUNTY SALES TAX ON GASOLINE, RESULTING IN AN IMMEDIATE REDUCTION OF PRICE TO
CONSUMERS OF UP TO $2.00 PER FILLUP.
* SPONSORED LEGISLATION ENABLING JOINT COUNTY-TOWN FUNDING OF NEW
CITY VISION PLAN TO MAP OUT PLANS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE DOWNTOWN NEW CITY AREA.
* SPONSORED LEGISLATION
CONDEMNING THE HATE CRIME OF PAINTED SWASTIKAS FOUND ON TREES ON SOUTH MOUNTAIN ROAD NEAR LAKE LUCILLE
SPONSORED
SUBMISSION OF COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN ENABLING THE COUNTY TO RECEIVE OVER 2.5 MILLION DOLLARS IN FUNDING FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
IMPROVEMENTS.
* SPONSORED LEGISLATION PROVIDING FOR AN EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT OF OVER $90,000 IN MATCHING
FUNDS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR ROCKLAND CITIZENS IN NEED.
* INTRODUCED LOCAL LAW THAT CLARIFIES
THE RIGHT OF CONSUMERS TO PURCHASE GASOLINE AT BIG BOX STORES SUCH AS COSTCO WITHOUT BEING A MEMBER.
* SPONSORED
LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH A REASONABLE CAP ON SPENDING FOR PUBLIC ARTS PROJECTS, REDUCING THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT BY HALF, FROM
$150,000 TO $75,000.
* SUBMITTED LEGISLATION TO BRING THE ISSUE AND FEASABILITY OF CONTINUED SPENDING
OF THOUSANDS OF TAXPAYER'S DOLLARS FROM CONTINGENCY FUNDS FOR "PARADES" AND "FESTIVALS" TO THE FULL LEGISLATURE
FOR DISCUSSION AND VOTE.
* SPONSORED LEGISLATION TO BETTER DEFINE PURPOSE, RATIONALE, AND ELIGIBILITY FOR FUNDING
OF CONTRACT AGENCIES AND NOT FOR PROFITS, THUS ENSURING AN EFFICIENT EXPENDITURE OF TAXPAYER FUNDS.
* SPONSORED
LEGISLATION DESIGNED TO STOP WASTE BY ENSURING THAT CONTRACT AGENCIES RECEIVE TAXPAYER DOLLARS ONLY IF THEY DO NOT REPLICATE
AN EXISTING GOVERNMENT SERVICE, NOR DUPLICATE AN EXISTING PROGRAM ALREADY BEING FUNDED.
* CO-SPONSORED THE
2006 "PRIDE OF ROCKLAND AWARDS", WHICH INCLUDED AMONG THE RECIPIENTS THE CLARKSTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
UNIT.
* CO-SPONSORED AGREEMENT TO UTILIZE STATE TRANSPORATION FUNDING TO OPERATE "CLARKSTOWN MINI TRANS"
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BUS SERVICE.
* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT THROUGH A GRANT THAT
PAID FOR 50% OF THE COST FOR THE HUDSON RIVER VALLEY GREENWAY PROGRAM.
*
SPONSORED COST SAVINGS LEGISLATION THAT REIMBURSED THE CLARKSTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR $150,000 WORTH OF EQUIPMENT. * CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION THAT WILL PROVIDE COUNTY PROTECTION OVER THE WATERWAYS THAT FEED
INTO LAKE LUCILLE.
* SPONSORED LEGISLATION KEEPING DR. CLIFF WOOD, WHO BROUGHT A SENSE OF CALM AND RENEWED
PURPOSE TO RCC, AS COLLEGE PRESIDENT THROUGH 2011.
* CO-SPONSORED RESOLUTION ELIMINATING THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
FROM FIRST DEGREE RAPE AND OTHER VIOLENT SEXUAL OFFENSES COMMITTED UPON WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
* CO-SPONSORED
LEGISLATION SUPPORTING FIRM LIMITATIONS TO THE USE OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN STATUTES.
* CO-SPONSORED RESOLUTION
TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SERVICE LAW SO AS TO ENSURE THAT NUCLEAR GENERATING FACILITIES, NOT TAXPAYERS, PAY FOR COSTS ATTENDANT
TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.
* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION APPROVING THE FULL RESTORATION OF DUTCH GARDENS IN NEW
CITY.
* INITIATED LEGISLATIVE DISCUSSION AND ACTION DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE BLOOD SUPPLY IN ROCKLAND COUNTY.
* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING POLICE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN ROCKLAND AND ORANGE COUNTY.
* SPONSORED LEGISLATION FOR A LOCAL LAW DESIGNED TO INSTITUTE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR UNDERAGE YOUTHS WHO RUN HOUSE PARTIES
WHERE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE SERVED TO MINORS.
* SPONSORED LEGISLATION THAT WILL PROVIDE TUITION AWARDS IN
THE STATE OR CITY UNIVERSITY SYSTEM FOR CHILDREN OF PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED POLICE OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, AND EMERGENCY
MEDICAL TECHNICIANS.
* VOTED "NO" ON A CONTRACT TO AWARD TILCON A ONE MILLION DOLLAR PLUS CONTRACT
IN DIRECT RESPONSE TO NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF THEIR ACTIVITY WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.
* SPONSORED LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING
A PROCLAMATION THAT COMMITS THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE TO INCREASING THE AWARENESS FOR BLOOD DONATIONS.
* CO-SPONSORED
COUNTY POLICY PERMITTING ROCKLAND COUNTY "NOT FOR PROFIT" ORGANIZATIONS THAT PERFORM COUNTY FUNCTIONS TO PURCHASE
GASOLINE FROM THE COUNTY, THUS SAVING MONEY DESIGNED TO HELP OUR LESS FORTUNATE.
* SPONSORED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
REIMBURSEMENT OF $19,500 FROM THE US SECRET SERVICE TO OUR SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT.
* CO-SPONSORED RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING "TIMOTHY'S LAW", DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FOR APPROPRIATE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS.
* CO-SPONSORED RESOLUTION SUPPORTING STATE LEGISLATION DESIGNED TO CREATE A CONSORTIUM PROVIDING FOR A PRESCRIPTION
DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR THOSE IN NEED.
* SPONSORED RESOLUTION STANDARDIZING AND IMPROVING EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION
PROCESS AT THE COUNTY'S RADIO ROOM COMMUNICATION CENTER.
* SPONSORED RESOLUTION THAT BROUGHT IN OVER $100,000
IN GRANT MONEY TO THE COUNTY "OPERATION IMPACT" THAT IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE VIOLENT CRIME IN OUR
COMMUNITY. * RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES TO ENSURE FOLLOW UP OF ANY CONCERN RAISED DURING
LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS.
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VOTED TO ENSURE THAT ANY "TANNING SALON LAW" REFLECTED EFFECTIVE STATE LEGISLATION, AND PROTECTED OUR CHILDREN IN
A MANNER RESPECTFUL OF PARENTAL INPUT AND LOCAL BUSINESS
* CO-SPONSORED RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CREATION
OF A COUNTY WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES LOCAL RESOURCES AND CURRENT INFORMATION ON AUTISM.
* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION
ACCEPTING OVER $15,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FOR DNA TESTING OF INDIVIDUALS ON PROBATION.
* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION
APPROVING EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO THE GARNERVILLE DAM DUE TO THE APRIL 2007 NOR'EASTER THAT DAMAGED THIS PROTECTION FOR RESIDENTS
NEAR THE MINISCEONGO CREEK IN HAVERSTRAW.
* REQUESTED IN COMMITTEE THAT UNITED WAY SUBMIT A WRITTEN SUMMARY
OF A PROTOCOL THAT WOULD ENSURE MAXIMUM UTILIZATION OF TAX DOLLARS CONVEYED TO PANTRIES, FOOD KITCHENS, AND SHELTERS. * CO-SPONSORED RESOLUTION SECURING $8000 IN GRANT MONEY DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ENHANCED SUPERVISION OF LEVEL
THREE SEX OFFENDERS. * CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION ENCOURAGING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN OUR COUNTY
BY EXEMPTING THE SALES TAX ON THE PURCHASE OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY SYSTEMS. * CO-SPONSORED
LEGISLATION INCREASING ALTERNATE REVENUE FOR THE COUNTY BY ALLOWING APPROPRIATE RECORDING AND ENDORSEMENT FEES CHARGED BY
THE COUNTY CLERK. * CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION TO HAVE COUNTYWIDE EMERGENCY E MAIL AND
TEXT MESSAGE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM INSTITUTED FOR OUR RESIDENTS. * INTRODUCED LOCAL
LAW DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE BLOOD SUPPLY HERE IN ROCKLAND COUNTY. * CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION
TO PROTECT THE ROCKLAND COUNTY HIGHLANDS ENVIRONMENT. * CO-SPONSORED RESOLUTION REQUESTING
AN INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT OF THE INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR FACILITY. * CO-SPONSORED
LEGISLATION REQUESTING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE MINIMIZE OUR RELIANCE ON FOSSIL FUEL BY EXPLORING PROCUREMENT AND USE OF SOLAR
ENERGY WITHIN COUNTY GOVERNMENT. * SPONSORED LEGISLATION INCREASING FUNDING FOR THE
CLARKSTOWN MINI TRAN BY OVER 50% TO $95,000. * CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION SECURING AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY OF NEW YORK TO PROVIDE FOR HIV AND AIDS SERVICES TO ROCKLAND RESIDENTS IN EXCESS OF $379,000, AT NO COST
TO THE ROCKLAND TAXPAYER. * CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH COUNTY WIDE AGENCY OVERSIGHT
OF LIVERY CABS AND TAXIS IN ORDER TO BETTER ENSURE SAFETY, COMPETIITON, FAIRNESS, AND PARITY WITH TAXI SERVICES OUTSIDE OUR
COUNTY. * SPONSORED LEGISLATION CALLING UPON THE EAST RAMAPO SCHOOL DISTRICT NOT TO SELL 20
ACRES OF LAND CONVEYED BY TAXPAYERS YEARS AGO TO DEVELOPERS, BUT RATHER PRESERVE IT TO THE BENEFIT OF EDUCATION. * SPONSORED LEGISLATION URGING THE GOVERNOR TO COMPEL ALL AGENCIES TO INCLUDE LOCAL PUBLIC INPUT IN ANY DECISION
AFFECTING THE TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE. * SPONSORED LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING A HEARING REGARDING
THE PRESENCE OF ARSENIC IN OUR DRINKING WATER, AND THE ISSUES SURROUNDING THE DISCOVERY OF SAME. *
SPONSORED LEGISLATION ENSURING THAT THE INTENDED 1/3RD USE OF THE ADDITIONAL SALES TAX LEVY GOES TO TOWN POLICE EXPENSES WHICH
TYPICALLY IS 2/3RDS OF THE TOWN TAX BILL AND THUS GIVES RELIEF TO TAXPAYERS. * ROUTINELY PULLED
AND QUESTIONED "SOLE BID" CONTRACTS TO ENSURE TOP VALUE IN COUNTY CONTRACTS. * SPONSORED
RESOLUTIONS ENSURING THAT THE COUNTY BOARD OF ETHICS WAS AT FULL STRENGTH AND LISTED ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE. * IN RESPONSE TO SNOW RELATED COLLAPSES, SPONSORED LEGISLATION CALLING FOR INSPECTIONS OF ELEVATED PARKING
DECKS TO MINIMIZE RISKS TO OUR CITIZENS USING THESE AREAS. * CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION
PERMITTING EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONDERS FREE ACCESS TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN ORDER TO PROVIDE INCREASED SECURITY AND SAFETY
ON THESE CONVEYANCES. * IN RESPONSE TO THE BUDGETARY REVIEW THAT REVEALED 3 MILLION DOLLARS
IN UNBUDGETED OVERTIME EXPENDITURES, INSISTED ON IMMEDIATE FOCUS AND IMPROVEMENT BY THE ADMINISTRATION, AND, A SHORT
TIME LATER, THE TEMPORARY COMMISSIONER WAS REASSIGNED. * CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION ENCOURAGING
MUNICIPALITIES BUILD ON COUNTY LAW AND INSTITUTE APPROPRIATE REGULATIONS TO ENSURE THE SAFE PLACEMENT OF UTILITY POLES. * CO-SPONSORED INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENTS REIMBURSING THE TOWN OF CLARKSTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT UP TO $290,000
FOR COSTS ATTENDANT TO THE PARTICIPATION OF CLARKSTOWN OFFICERS IN THE COUNTY INTELLIGENCE CENTER AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PURCHASE
OF COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT. * CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM FOR REPORTING
ESTABLISHMENTS THAT SELL ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO UNDERAGE PERSONS. * SPONSORED COUNTYWIDE “YOUTH SPORTS SAFETY SYMPOSIUM” DESIGNED
TO DISCUSS AND ADDRESS THE COMPELLING ISSUE OF THE SAFETY OF OUR YOUTH ON OUR FIELDS OF PLAY. *
SPONSORED LEGISLATION GAINING, WITH NO LOCAL TAX EXPENDITURE, AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A BUS SHELTER AT THE
NEW "PARK & RIDE" LOT AT CALVARY DRIVE AND ROUTE 304. * REDUCED
LOCAL TAX EXPENDITURES BY SPONSORING LEGISLATION EXECUTING AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DOT THAT BRINGS IN $190,000
IN MAINTENANCE FUNDS FOR CLARKSTOWN "PARK & RIDE" LOTS. * SPONSORED
LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH A LOCAL LAW THAT WOULD ENSURE LICENSING OF CONTRACTORS COMING INTO YOUR HOME, AND TAKE ALL THE TOOLS
OF THE TRADE OF ILLICIT SCAM ARTISTS KNOWN AS "GYPSY PAVERS" WHEN THEY CON HOMEOWNERS *
CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION URGING PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION PROTECTING CHILDREN SEXUAL EXPLOITATION VIA THE INTERNET AND FROM INTERNET
PREDATORS. * APPROVED EXTENSION OF SOCIAL SERVICES DRUG SCREENING CONTRACT THAT SAVED
THE TAXPAYERS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS AS COMPARED TO GOING TO A NEW RFQ.
* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION FUNDING ENHANCED SUPERVISION
AND POLYGRAPH EXAMINATIONS OF LEVEL 2 AND LEVEL 3 SEX OFFENDERS.
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HIGHLIGHTED
COMMUNITY BASED INITIATIVES
Only 48 hours Ed was selected to represent us, and well before
he was sworn in, Ed kept his pledge to "hit the ground running" by commencing a broad based, community outreach.
He met with numerous civic groups across the district; conferred with many officials at the county and town levels;
visited with a number of constituents in their homes; spoken with RCC students and faculty, local PTA’s, and school
officials; listened to the concerns of the business community through the New City and Haverstraw Chambers of Commerce, and
the Rockland Business Association; attended town and planning board meetings regarding critical issues in our community; met
with our local youth groups and not-for- profit agencies; and sat down with our local heroes, the volunteers who respond to
our fires and critical care needs. In addition, Ed has: * At the request of the Rockland County Sheriff, volunteered to assist with the Counter Terrorism
Intelligence Unit Task Force, which focuses on the necessary partnership between the public and private sector to maximize
protection of the citizens of our County.
* Spoke out in support of the purchase of Cropsey Farms and the application
for grant money affecting the design of downtown New City
at a Town Board meeting.
* Worked with residents in Haverstraw to resolve heating complaints at their apartment
complex.
* Was in the forefront of getting our resident's input and involvement on the development of the "Bradlee's
Shopping Center", and attended both Town Planning Board meetings on the application.
* Helped the residents
on Lady Godiva Way and King Arthurs Court resolve a long standing snow removal issue in their development. * Sponsored a symposium to help seniors better understand changes affecting
prescription drug coverage under the Medicare "Part D" program.
* Stood in support of the families
who are part of the Youth Theater Program at the Helen Hayes Theater.
* Spoke in defense of our residents on
and near Long Clove Road at community meeting regarding the development of the Brodsky property at the "White Gate"
on Route 304.
* Volunteered to serve on the Town New City Visioning Committee, and is using his office to maximize
input and get the New City hamlet revitalization moving forward.
* Worked with State Senator Tom Morahan to secure an additional $78,000 grant for Lake Lucille.
* Was able to
prevent the proposed direct access road from intersecting directly at Radcliff Drive, stopping a massive introduction of traffic
into this and other nearby residential streets.
* Called on the FCC to expand the bandwidth of WRCR 1300AM radio, as it is the ONLY Rockland based station, and it focuses exclusively on issues and interests important to daily life in
Rockland County, along with matters of concern
and safety to our Rockland families.
* Spoke
as a guest lecturer at St. Thomas Aquinas College regarding the horrors of "Domestic Violence."
*
Addressed concerns of parking lot limitations at Kennedy Dells Park on North Main Street.
* Arranged for unique symposium at the New City Jewish
Center designed to help our seniors and their families better understand the process of the Medicare "Part D" changes.
* Addressed the Town Planning Board to stop the addition of cell panels to a site on Red Rock Road.
* Arranged to ensure that the abandoned CITGO gas station
on Old Route 304 was finally cordoned off to prevent dumping and vandalism.
* Stood with residents and spoke
out in opposition to the proposal to erect a 120’ cell tower on NYS DOT property on Ridge Road.
* Effectively addressed vehicular public safety issues in
and around Little Tor Elementary School.
* Played an integral part in helping New City Little League procure
a 50 year lease for the Strawtown Fields from the United Water Co., which will allow the Little League to expand and better
serve our children.
* Spoke out against pay raises for County managerial employees already making in excess
of $100,000, insisting that pay equity studies be submitted prior to any proposed pay increases.
* Re-instituted
tours of the legislature for our school children, furthering their education and exposing our youngsters to local government.
* Personally submitted application, with photos, to the Town of a dangerous street condition on Phillips Hill Road, resulting in the installation of enhanced
signage to better protect the neighborhood residents.
* Commenced a District wide "Listening Tour",
a broad based outreach established by personally organizing visits to various developments and neighborhoods.
*
Personally surveyed gas stations in the District to ensure compliance with the County gas sales tax cap, and referred one
case to the Department of Consumer Protection for investigation.
* Responded to concern of Elyse Drive resident about a dangerous roadway condition by working with the Town
Highway department to remediate the matter in a rapid manner.
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* Assisted constituent's
elderly father, who resides in West Nyack, by working with the Clarkstown Highway Department
to get a curb repaired at his home on Foxwood Road.
* Lobbied the PSC to force Cablevision to roll back their across the board rate increases, restore service cuts,
and reinstitute the senior discount.
* Worked with Clarkstown officials to improve the appearance of the properties
near the intersection of South Main Street and Twin
Elms Lane.
* Spoke at on behalf of our citizens at Clarkstown Town Board meeting regarding Tilcon DEC permit
renewal.
* Submitted testimony to the Clarkstown Town Board regarding the proposals for an Access Road behind
the jail and a United Hospice facility. * Assisted families in New City whose students attend Rockland Community College by using public
transportation by setting up meetings with high level County transportation officials. * In response to communty concerns,
was able to secure focused traffic enforcement in the areas of Phillips Hill and New Hempstead Roads by the Clarkstown Police.
* Interceded
in a plan to curtail the hours of the New City Post Office right before the holiday season, and was able to convince postal
authorities to rescind the plan and reinstate their original business hours. * Actively lobbied for, and submitted
testimony to the Clarkstown Town Board urging the enactment of a Town Local Law to establish oversight of Massage Parlors
and minimize the spead of illicit establishments. * Issued alert to the entire community of a new scam being used to defraud purchasers of gift
cards, and conveyed strategies to minimize being victimized. * Assisted a family off Little Tor Road get a large, emergency siren tower removed from
a position directly adjacent to their property. * Spoke out on reducing the property tax burden on Clarkstown taxpayers by supporting a revised
schedule of sales tax receipts that would produce additional revenue for Clarkstown. * Assisted the New City and Woodglen Schools during
their joint "Harlem Wizards" fundraiser at North HS, was acknowledged for his efforts in publicizing the event,
arranging for televison coverage, and helping the schools sell out the event. * Worked with County and Town officials
to ensure the most appropriate development of the New City Gospel Fellowship Church property at Buena Vista and New Hempstead
Roads, which resulted in a site plan that was markedly smaller, better buffered, and limited vehicle access to and from the
residential area on Buena Vista Road. * Looking to minimize Clarkstown School
District program expenses, save school tax dollars, and bring in quality programs for our children, initiated a private corporate
partnership designed to provide corporate funding and training to minimize drug, alcohol, and tobacco use by our youth,
along with other positive disciplines. * In response to numerous complaints of truck traffic
in our residential communities, was able to gain County approval to conduct a full assessment and study of truck traffic.
* Gained agreement that New Hempstead Road, Collyer Avenue, and Little Tor Road will be designated
as "Non Truck" routes, and restrictive signage will be erected upon approval of the County Traffic Study. * Arranged to have
New Hempstead, Congers, and Little Tor Roads get priority for patching for the Spring 2007 driving season. * Held outdoor "Community
Forums", in conjunction with civic and business associations, at shopping centers to provide for "one stop shopping"
for information and assistance where you shop.
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