In light of the charges against Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves for 10 counts of failing to file financial disclosure reports electronically, as required by law, from 2006 through 2015; and
In refusing to report to the NYS Board of Elections on at least 34 occasions; and
In light of Presiding Officer Gonsalves’ reportedly being “unable to figure out the filing process”; and
With the belief that Gonsalves' incompetence together with her egregious efforts to hide her donations from the people, exemplifies Norma Gonslaves’ tenure as Presiding Officer as being one of “pay to play” politics, back-door deals, silencing of public debate and refusing to allow important legislation from coming to the floor.
We, the signers of this petition, believe Norma Gonsalves unqualified to serve as Presiding Officer of the Nassau County Legislature and request that the Majority Legislators appoint a new Presiding Officer to the Nassau County Legislature at its first meeting in January 2016.
Updates
December 30, 2015
I am currently organizing the evidence regarding the thirty-four missed filings to present as an official complaint to the legislature. A journalist from a local newspaper reached out earlier today to discuss the pattern of these financial reporting failures. We are preparing a formal brief to ensure the Majority Legislators review these specific documents before the upcoming session.
December 30, 2015
The scale of this response confirms that our demand for transparency has reached the desks of key decision makers. I am currently finalizing a formal letter to the majority caucus to ensure this petition is the primary subject of our discussion.
13 Comments
Repeated violations of this nature and magnitude warrant resignation. Importantly, this is also a violation of the public trust, as well as oath of office.
How to choose the next Presiding Officer? Do other Republican legislators have similar 'technical' and ethical challenges?
The law must be upheld at all times. So-called incompetence is inexcusable.
Honest government is a critical corner stone of liberty and prosperity. Without a respect for law, transparency and accountability honest government can not exist.
I found your "missing" slip--this one is pink.
We deserve a better representation for me and my fellow neighbors in Nassau County.
Not surprised. It is about time!
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In light of the charges against Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves for 10 counts of failing to file financial disclosure reports electronically, as required by law, from 2006 through 2015; and
In refusing to report to the NYS Board of Elections on at least 34 occasions; and
In light of Presiding Officer Gonsalves’ reportedly being “unable to figure out the filing process”; and
With the belief that Gonsalves' incompetence together with her egregious efforts to hide her donations from the people, exemplifies Norma Gonslaves’ tenure as Presiding Officer as being one of “pay to play” politics, back-door deals, silencing of public debate and refusing to allow important legislation from coming to the floor.
We, the signers of this petition, believe Norma Gonsalves unqualified to serve as Presiding Officer of the Nassau County Legislature and request that the Majority Legislators appoint a new Presiding Officer to the Nassau County Legislature at its first meeting in January 2016.
Updates
December 30, 2015
I am currently organizing the evidence regarding the thirty-four missed filings to present as an official complaint to the legislature. A journalist from a local newspaper reached out earlier today to discuss the pattern of these financial reporting failures. We are preparing a formal brief to ensure the Majority Legislators review these specific documents before the upcoming session.
December 30, 2015
The scale of this response confirms that our demand for transparency has reached the desks of key decision makers. I am currently finalizing a formal letter to the majority caucus to ensure this petition is the primary subject of our discussion.
13 Comments
The least we can expect from a presiding officer is to keep her own financial affairs in order and to follow the law.
Repeated violations of this nature and magnitude warrant resignation. Importantly, this is also a violation of the public trust, as well as oath of office.
How to choose the next Presiding Officer? Do other Republican legislators have similar 'technical' and ethical challenges?
The law must be upheld at all times. So-called incompetence is inexcusable.
Honest government is a critical corner stone of liberty and prosperity. Without a respect for law, transparency and accountability honest government can not exist.
I found your "missing" slip--this one is pink.
We deserve a better representation for me and my fellow neighbors in Nassau County.
Not surprised. It is about time!
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The least we can expect from a presiding officer is to keep her own financial affairs in order and to follow the law.