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Republican Caucus Proposes Law To Mandate NY State Attorney General’s “Model New York Gun Show Procedures”

Posted on 21/12/2016 by John G. Testa

The seven Republican County Legislators and one Conservative member of the Westchester County Board of Legislators are proposing that a law be passed as quickly as possible that requires that any gun shows to be held at the Westchester County … Continue reading →

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Legislators Pass Bipartisan, Zero-Tax-Increase 2017 Budget

Posted on 13/12/2016 by John G. Testa

7th Year In A Row Without Tax Levy Increase Increased Public Safety With 6 Westchester County Police Positions Added Infrastructure Initiatives to Increase With 4 Engineers Added to DPW Title XX Subsidized Childcare Gets $1 Million Boost On December 12th, … Continue reading →

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Westchester County Legislators Pass Resolution Against Hudson River Oil Barge Anchorage Site

Posted on 13/09/2016 by John G. Testa

On Monday, September 12, 2016, the Westchester County Board of Legislators (BOL) unanimously passed a resolution opposing the U.S. Coast Guard’s plan to create 10 anchorage sites for up to 43 oil vessels in the Hudson River between Yonkers and … Continue reading →

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Legislator Testa, Bipartisan Group of State, County, Local Lawmakers Calling for More Transparency on Review of Oil Barge Anchorage Sites in Hudson

Posted on 07/09/2016 by John G. Testa

Feds agree to extend period for public comment on controversial plan On Wednesday, September 7, 2016, Board of Legislators (BOL) Minority Leader, Legislator John G. Testa (R) Peekskill stood with a bipartisan group of lawmakers from the state and municipal … Continue reading →

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BOL Coalition Announces Hiring of Three County Police Officers

Posted on 14/07/2016 by John G. Testa

Westchester County Board of Legislators Minority Leader John G. Testa Statement on Hiring of Three County Police Officers One of the reasons the entire GOP Caucus voted to pass the 2016 budget was because it added back three County Police … Continue reading →

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Democrat Leader Delays Important Vote To Set Special Election, Republican Caucus Urges Colleagues to Follow the Law

Posted on 21/06/2016 by John G. Testa

  At the regular meeting of the Westchester County Board of Legislators (BOL) on Monday June, 20, 2016, Democrat Majority Leader Catherine Borgia blocked a vote on the Legislation which would set the date for a special election to fill … Continue reading →

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Bipartisan Coalition Passes 0% Tax Increase Budget for 2016

Posted on 16/12/2015 by John G. Testa

Essential Social Services; Positions to Planning, Parks and Public Safety Restored 7 Democrats Vote No on Budget, Offer No Alternative Plan On Monday, December 14, 2016 a bi-partisan coalition of 10 legislators came together to pass a 2016 budget for … Continue reading →

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Legislator Testa Secures Funding for Cortlandt, Peekskill, Yorktown Youth Programs

Posted on 02/06/2015 by John G. Testa

Westchester County Board of Legislators (BOL) Minority Leader John G. Testa (Cortlandt/Peekskill/Yorktown), was joined by his colleagues in passing legislation that authorized the County to enter into Inter-municipal agreements (IMA) with a number of municipalities including, Cortlandt, Peekskill and Yorktown … Continue reading →

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County Legislator Testa to Seek Fourth Term

Posted on 20/05/2015 by John G. Testa

Cites Record of Tax and Spending Reductions and Accomplishments for Residents of Northern Westchester  On Monday, May 18th Westchester County Legislator John G. Testa announced his intention to seek re-election for a fourth term in front of a capacity crowd … Continue reading →

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GOP Caucus At Board Of Legislators Enthusiastic About Astorino’s State Of The County Address

Posted on 24/04/2015 by John G. Testa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  – April 24, 2015 Republicans Proud of County Executive Holding the Line On Taxes and Spending, Praise Fatherhood Initiative and NYC Economic Development Office Republicans on the Westchester County Board of Legislators were today speaking highly of … Continue reading →

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