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Health & Fitness

Thank You

Dear Friends:

Thank you for reelecting me as county legislator for the 19th legislative district.  It is a privilege and honor to serve on your behalf. It is humbling to be reelected by a large plurality despite the enrollment in this district.  I will continue to be as accessible, responsive and effective as possible.  To that end, I continue to maintain my district office at my own expense, hold at least 2 public meetings per month and make my office available to assist on any and all issues.  

It is essential to put people and issues before politics. As I stated throughout my term and campaign, our top priority must be helping residents recover from Superstorm Sandy and properly mitigating against future storms.  After 13 months, federal funds through the state’s NY Rising program must get to people so they can rebuild and my legislation requiring insurance companies to pay claims or respond in good faith within 30 days or risk a private right of action should be considered and voted upon at the local and state level.  As to mitigation, federal funds appropriated months ago for this purpose must be expeditiously allocated and used by local municipalities for street elevation, barriers,  and/or installation of proper backflow devices with gate valves and positive pressure pumping to protect low lying areas and streets from flooding due to water surging in from storm drains.  Certainly, $700 million in projects to upgrade our sewage treatment plants, which should have been completed years ago and include odor control enhancement, digester rehabilitation, etc., must be implemented and completed.

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Now, more than ever, we need to work together at every level to secure a sustainable future for Nassau County.  We must create job and economic opportunities and protect our quality of life without raising taxes.  This requires expanding our revenue base through targeted commercial and residential development in our traditional downtown areas and business centers throughout the county.  This also requires fiscally responsible budgeting and providing services effectively and efficiently.  I am dedicated to these tasks and to serving you.

Thank you, again.  My family and I extend our best wishes to you and your families for a happy, healthy and prosperous holiday season and new year.

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Dave Denenberg

19th District

2818 Merrick Road

Bellmore, NY 11710

(516) 571-6219 (office)

(516) 571-3907 (fax)

ddenenberg@nassaucountyny.gov

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