Schmitt Lies..... So What's New

In the press conference where Schmitt came out to support Democrat Roger Corbiin for Presiding Officer of the Legislature, Schmitt said he was doing it because the republicans have been "completely shut out of the legislative process for the past six years under Judy Jacobs."
Oh, Really?
In the past six years, Schmitt and the Dishonest Eight have been a part of the legislative process. They introduce bills and vote on bills.
Don't believe me?
Schmitt should check his own press releases available on his own webpage. There's much more but this is what is publically available
Feb 17, 2005 : "Nassau County Legislator Peter J. Schmitt (R-Massapequa) sponsored legislation which revised the 2002 property tax exemption law for volunteer fire fighters and emergency medical technicians."

Apr 8, 2003: "Minority Leader Peter J. Schmitt (R-Massapequa) is very pleased to support legislation that will create an open space fund for Nassau County. The bill, first proposed by Legislator Norma Gonsalves (R-East Meadow) in 2002 will allow Nassau County to preserve the few remaining acres of natural land for residents to enjoy long into the future."

Aug 2, 2002: "Minority Leader Peter J. Schmitt (R-Massapequa) has co-sponsored a bill with the Republican delegation to create an open space fund for Nassau County. The fund is going to be used to purchase plots of land in Nassau County that can be used for recreational, cultural, archeological, or historical purposes. The pool will be created through the sale of properties currently owned by Nassau County. "This legislation is the brainchild of Legislator Gonsalves and through her hard work we hope to preserve that the communities of Nassau can enjoy and be proud of," said Legislator Schmitt about the fund."

May 28, 2002: "Nassau County Legislator and Minority Leader Peter J. Schmitt (R-Massapequa) today announced his appointment of two individuals to serve on the County Open Space and Parks Advisory Committee (OSPAC). Morton L. Certilman of Hewlett and Donald V. Pupke, Jr. of Malverne will serve three and two year terms, respectively."

June 5, 2001: "Legislation sponsored by Legislator Vincent Muscarella (R-West Hempstead) that licenses tattoo parlors and requires parental consent if a child under the age of 18 wants to have their body pierced or branding was unanimously approved by the Nassau County Legislature. Legislators Becker, Ciotti, Dunne, Gonsalves, Mangano, Nicolello, Pontillo and Schmitt all co-sponsored the legislation."

May 21, 2001: "Reform legislation sponsored by County Legislator and Minority Leader Peter Schmitt (R-Massapequa) was passed unanimously by the Nassau County Legislature. The legislation requires the County Executive to appear each year prior to March 15 before the Legislature to give his/her "State of the County" Address. For the last two years no such address has taken place."

Feb 5, 2001: "LEGISLATOR SCHMITT MEASURE PROVIDING TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED IS APPROVED. County Legislator and Minority Leader Peter Schmitt (R-Massapequa) voted in support of local legislation expanding the real property tax exemption for disabled residents. Legislator Schmitt was a co-sponsor of the legislation. "I was pleased to be able to co-sponsor and support this important legislation," said Legislator Schmitt. "This local legislation expands the real property tax exemption for disabled persons to the maximum amount permissible under State law."

Jan 8, 2001: "Legislator Schmitt: Legislative Session A Success
The Nassau County Legislature had a very busy year in 2000 passing a number of local laws and initiatives that cut government spending, protect the environment, protect our children, assist our older Americans and protect consumers," said County Legislator and Minority Leader Peter Schmitt (R-Massapequa). "I am pleased to have supported these measures during the past year."
Cutting Spending
• Voted for the Vehicle Control Act of 2000 to reduce the number of county vehicles to save taxpayer dollars.
• Voted for the elimination of meal money to management employees.
• Voted for the measure that cut the County's deficit by more than $100 million.
• Voted for legislation merging several County departments to reduce the size of government.
• Voted for legislation requiring Legislative approval over personal service contracts issued by the County Executive for more than $25,000. This measure passed via referendum with 75% of the vote on November 7.
Protecting the Environment and our Children
• Voted for the legislation requiring the County Health Department to provide community notification prior to aerial spraying for mosquitoes.
• Voted for the legislation requiring at a minimum 48-hour notice to adjacent property owners prior the application of pesticides by commercial applicators.
• Voted for legislation protecting children against the sale of herbal cigarettes.
Senior Citizens and Disabled
• Voted to expand the senior citizen real property tax exemption to the maximum level allowed under state law.
• Voted to expand the real property tax exemption for disabled residents to the maximum level allowed under state law.
Consumer Protection
• Voted for legislation increasing penalties on business owners that use deceptive practices against consumers.
Veterans
• Voted for legislation providing a veteran tax exemption to parents whose children were killed defending our country.

Sep 5, 2000 : "County Legislator and Minority Leader Peter Schmitt (R-Massapequa) has introduced and passed local legislation, authorized by State law, which expands the senior citizen real property tax exemption. The legislation, which was adopted unanimously, awaits the County Executive's signature."

Jul 20, 2000: "Nassau County Legislator and Minority Leader Peter Schmitt's (R-Massapequa) legislation requiring the Nassau County Department of Health to give 24-hour notice prior to the aerial and/or ground spraying of pesticide was passed unanimously."

And not to nit-pick, but Schmitt can't count. He says "for the past six years." Six years ago, he was Deputy Presiding Officer. He was IN THE MAJORITY. It may be 2006 now, but a full sixth year has not passed with Dems in control of the legislature. The Democrats won the 1999 elections and took office in 2000. This year would be the sixth year.