"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 Richard J. Nicolello (R-New Hyde Park). "I am pleased to have voted for all of these measures during the past year."

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 percent of the vote.

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 to the application of pesticides by commercial applicators.

Voted for legislation protecting children against the sale of herbal cigarettes.

Voted to expand the real property tax exemption for disabled residents to the maximum level allowed under state law. Voted for legislation increasing penalties on business owners who use deceptive practices against consumers. Voted for legislation providing a veteran tax exemption to parents whose children were killed defending our country.