WPCNR THE FEINER REPORT. From Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner. June 16,2009: Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner is urging New York state to establish a constitutional convention to consider reorganizing government structures in New York State. He is also proposing that the state rethink having a two house legislature. Nebraska has a one house legislature and has had a one house legislature for many years. New York State has a Senate and Assembly and has the reputation of having the most dysfunctional state government in America. A one house legislature could save millions of dollars.
Feiner said that the circus in the State Senate and the turmoil that is taking place is hurting New York State. A one house legislature would reduce legislative gridlock and would be less costly to the taxpayers. Senators like Pedro Espada and Hiram Monserrate won’t be able to hold the people hostage.
New York State needs to reorganize itself. There are more layers of government in New York State than any other state in the nation. Property taxes in Westchester are higher than any other community. Feiner has previously suggested that a study be conducted to determine whether county government should be eliminated or consolidated with other counties.He founded a group called RethinkingWestchestergov.com. Feiner is also currently reviewing a proposal to consolidate three paid fire districts in Greenburgh.
Feiner said that in these difficult times everything should be put on the table. We need to reduce the costs of administering government in New York State. Having a State Senate is a big waste of taxpayer dollars.
