The re-districting debacle which began months ago when the Legislative Republicans, in a clandestine fashion in the basement of the Legislative building, drew a new redistricting map without any bi-partisan input, has finally come to a conclusion. The State Court of Appeals, having 7 Judges, 4 of whom are Republican and 3 of whom are Democrats, voted 7-0 against the new map. This allows Legislators to run, once again, in their original districts.
I am disheartened to have seen such a waste of taxpayer’s resources, and such a waste of time, energy and emotions because of a political power grab of the worst order. Of course, I am pleased to retain the 70% of my District which I would have lost. This 70% includes Syosset, Woodbury, Plainview, Oyster Bay Cove, East Norwich and Oyster Bay. It has been my honor and privilege to serve these areas and I am relieved to know that I will still be able to serve my friends and neighbors for another two years if I am fortunate enough to win re election in November.
