Drafted legislation to appraise environmentally sensitive properties within the former Gyrodyne property in Stony Brook and Saint James for potential open space preservation (Introductory Resolution 1834-2017 (PDF)).
Authorized the appraisal of 62 separate environmentally sensitive properties within the Terryville Greenbelt for potential open space preservation (Introductory Resolution 1654-2017 (PDF)).
Introduced legislation allowing the Three Village Chamber of Commerce to use Old Field Farm County Park during its 18th Annual Family Beach Barbeque (Introductory Resolution 1558-2017 (PDF)).
Sponsored the “Suffolk County Thanks Our Disabled Veterans Act” which eliminates camping amenity fees for Suffolk County’s disabled veterans (Introductory Resolution 1369-2017 (PDF)).
Sponsored a resolution to provide funding for soup kitchens operated by Welcome Friends of Greater Port Jefferson (Introductory Resolution 1033-2017 (PDF)).
Introduced legislation to increase the transparency of asset forfeiture funds overseen by Suffolk County Agencies (Introductory Resolution 1927-2016 (PDF)).
Drafted legislation to appoint Dennis Whittam as a member of the Suffolk County Vocational, Education, and Extension Board (Introductory Resolution 1775-2016 (PDF)).
Introduced legislation appointing 5th Legislative District Resident E Christopher Murray to the Suffolk County Community College Board of Trustees (Introductory Resolution 1774-2016 (PDF)).
Authorized the use of Old Field Farm for the Three Village Chamber of Commerce's 17th Annual Family Beach Barbeque (Introductory Resolution 1762-2016 (PDF)).
Drafted legislation that allows Gallery North to use Old Field Farm County Park during its annual Wet Paint Festival (Introductory Resolution 1405-2016 (PDF)).
Sponsored legislation to appoint Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory to the Suffolk County Landbank Corporation's Board of Directors (Introductory Resolution 1403-2016 (PDF)).
Drafted legislation to reappoint Stony Brook University Marine Sciences expert, R. Lawrence Swanson, to the Council on Environmental Quality (Introductory Resolution 1313-2016 (PDF)).
Worked to have Suffolk County funding specifically dedicated for tourism invested into the Three Village Historical Society (Introductory Resolution 1163-2016 (PDF)).
Drafted legislation to transfer of surplus laptop computers to Sunshine Prevention Center in Port Jefferson Station (Introductory Resolution 1030-2016 (PDF)).
Drafted legislation to reappoint Gretchen Oldrin-Mones as a member of the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum Commission (Introductory Resolution 1933-2015 (PDF)).
Drafted legislation to increase awareness of dry cleaning chemical use through a product hazard identification notice for consumers (Introductory Resolution 1605-2015 (PDF)).
Sponsored a law to establish a “Drug Stewardship Program” to provide residents with convenient ways to safely and environmentally responsibly dispose of expired and unneeded medications (Introductory Resolution 1564-2015 (PDF)).
Helped ensure the success of the Three Village Chamber of Commerce’s annual Family Beach Barbeque by allowing for parking at Old Field Farm County Park (1538-2015 (PDF)).
Introduced the “The Toxin Free Toys Act” that will protect children from exposure to dangerous chemicals found in some popular toys (1382-2015 (PDF)).
Drafted legislation that enhances enforcement of domestic violence orders of protection, issued by criminal (1374-2015 (PDF)) and family (1373-2015 (PDF)) courts, through a GPS monitoring pilot program.
Sponsored a bill to restore victim advocates in each of Suffolk County’s Police precincts that serve the Domestic Violence Outreach Precinct Project (1372-2015 (PDF)).
Introduced legislation for the potential acquisition and preservation of the 16 acre Costabile Property in East Setauket (Introductory Resolution 1345-2015 (PDF)).
Drafted legislation to establish a Green Roof Pilot Program for Suffolk County buildings (1157-2015 (PDF)).
Sponsored a bill to ban the sale of personal care products containing microbeads in Suffolk County (1151-2015 (PDF)).
Introduced legislation to create a Parks Passport Program that will encourage children to explore our County park system (Introductory Resolution 1125-2015 (PDF)).
Introduced the “The Toxin Free Toys Act” that will protect children from exposure to dangerous chemicals found in some popular toys (Introductory Resolution 2176-2014 (PDF)).
Drafted legislation to improve the Parks Rx Advisory Board by increasing representation from health and physical fitness communities (Introductory Resolution 2165-2014 (PDF)).
Drafted legislation to create a Parks Rx Program and Advisory Committee that will encourage the use of park properties promote public health (Introductory Resolution 1941-2014 (PDF)).
Introduced legislation to evaluate the health, economic and other impacts of banning personal care products containing microbeads (Introductory Resolution 1852-2014 (PDF)).
Drafted legislation to have the Suffolk County Police Department explore implementing Next Generation 911 (NG-911) system upgrades that will allow callers to transmit text, images, video and data to operators in real-time without needing to disconnect the call (Introductory Resolution 1582-2014 (PDF)).
Sponsored a bill to protect the health of safety of Suffolk County Lifeguards by establishing sun protection protocols (Introductory Resolution 1561-2014 (PDF)).
Introduced legislation to have the Suffolk County Department of Health Services test for 1,4 Dioxane - a Group B2 probable human carcinogen - when analyzing groundwater samples (Introductory Resolution 1334-14 (PDF)).
Drafted legislation to require the use of biodegradable food service ware at “chain food” establishments in Suffolk County (Introductory Resolution 1236-14 (PDF)).
Sponsored a bill to determine the feasibility of using environmentally friendlier beet-based brines to treat Suffolk County roads impacted by snow and ice (Introductory Resolution 1153-14 (PDF)).
Introduced legislation to provide consumers more nutritious options at Suffolk County food concession stands and vending machines (Introductory Resolution 1096-14 (PDF)).
Drafted legislation to canvas lists of the most environmentally sensitive land parcels yet to be preserved (1793-13 (PDF)).
Sponsored a bill to establish an “Emergency Call Center Action Team” consisting of retired 911 operators to prevent potential under staffing during peak call times (Introductory Resolution 1505-13 (PDF)).
Drafted legislation appropriating funding for the replacement of safety fencing at McAllister County Park to protect both beach patrons and its environmentally sensitive bluffs (Introductory Resolution 1411-13 (PDF)).
Sponsored a bill to have the Department of Public Works assess the vulnerability of Suffolk County infrastructure to sea water rise (Introductory Resolution 1305-13 (PDF)).
Introduced legislation that will establish an educational outreach program to assist businesses realized the full economic value of cultural arts events (Introductory Resolution 1253-13 (PDF)).
Introduced legislation that will enable the Department of Health Services to train individuals on Narcan usage in cases of opiate overdose (Introductory Resolution 1151-13 (PDF)).
Put forward a common sense policy to guard against gun violence by cross referencing the names of anyone undergoing a psychiatric crisis and transported to Stony Brook University’s Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) against Suffolk County’s pistol license registries (Introductory Resolution 1121-13 (PDF)).
Introduced a bill directing the Department of Public Works to consider rising water levels and storm surge when planning projects (Introductory Resolution 2167-12 (PDF)).
Authored a bill to appoint Dr. Julian Pessier to the Teen Pregnancy Advisory Board (Introductory Resolution 2095-12 (PDF)).
Sponsored a bill to transfer surplus flat screen monitors to Response of Suffolk County (Introductory Resolution 2090-12 (PDF)).
Introduced legislation directing the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to study the effectiveness of the County's Alternative to Incarceration Program (Introductory Resolution 2014-12).
Sponsored a resolution allowing Police Officers to offer drug treatment referrals to overdose victims that receive Narcan (Introductory Resolution 1943-12 (PDF)).
Introduced legislation to strengthen requirements for the safe disposal of expired and unused medications (Introductory Resolution 1929-12 (PDF)).
Sponsored a bill requesting the Department of Public Works to study alternative methods for purchasing transit fares (Introductory Resolution 1908-12 (PDF)).
Introduced a planning steps resolution to preserve Detmer Farm's southern-most portion in Setauket (Introductory Resolution 1907-12 (PDF)).
Sponsored legislation to develop an online firefighter training program to supplement volunteer’s knowledge base and expertise while minimizing the imposition on the fire fighter's schedule (Introductory Resolution 1877-12 (PDF)).
Sponsored a bill naming a portion of Nicolls Road (CR 97) in Setauket in honor of fallen Setauket Firefighter Lieutenant Joseph P. DiBernardo. (Introductory Resolution 1800-12 (PDF)).
Sponsored a bill to strengthen the County’s Land Preservation Program and maximize environmental protection by establishing a priority rating system for open space parcels (Introductory Resolution 1359-12 (PDF)).
Sponsored Introductory Resolution 1339-12 (PDF) to create a memorial arbor program in Suffolk County parks.
Introduced legislation declaring as surplus certain catch basin inserts no longer needed by the Department of Public Works, thus allowing for towns and villages to utilize them to help reduce roadway runoff (Introductory Resolution 1302-12 (PDF)).
Expanded the Narcan Pilot Demonstration Program to include the Suffolk County Police Department whose officers are often the first to arrive at the scene of a drug overdose (Introductory Resolution 1288-2012 (PDF)).
Sponsored a resolution to prohibit the acceptance of toxic Hydraulic Fracturing wastewater at Suffolk County sewage treatment facilities. (Introductory Resolution 1228-12 (PDF)).
Sponsored a bill to reappoint Stony Brook resident Gretchen Oldrin-Mones to the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum Commission (Introductory Resolution 1167-12 (PDF)).
Legislation to review Green Infrastructure options when Suffolk County paves or repaves County Parking lots. (Introductory Resolution 1119-12 (PDF)).
Sponsored a Procedural Motion to increase transparency and government accessibility by requiring the posting of audio recorded during legislative sessions within two hours of their completion (Procedural Motion 1-2012 (PDF)). January 3, 2012.