Residents for Efficient Special Districts
Lowering taxes through efficient delivery of public services
Last Update: May 1, 2008
RESD is a non-partisan civic organization devoted to advocating for the most efficient and effective provision of Fire, Sanitation, and Water services made up of concerned residents across Long Island.
You can support our cause by adding your name to our list of people who want efficient and cost effective public service delivery. Send us your name and email address. We will use the list to show local politicians that there are thousands of residents who want lower taxes and improved accountability.
LATEST NEWS
LGEC Commission Releases Report
The New York State Commission on Local Government Efficiency and Competitiveness released its long awaited report on consolidation of local government services to assist in lowering the crushing tax burden on New York residents. You can view the full report on the LGEC Commission's website.
RESD Exec. Director Attends Press Event
Executive Director Laura Mallay attended and spoke briefly at a press conference held by the Governor and other leading local politicians regarding his proposal to eliminate compensation and benefits for commissioners of special taxing districts and consolidate sanitation service into the Towns. Laura described the proposal as a "good first step" and encouraged the Towns to cooperate in this bi-partisan effort. Read more about the press conference.
RESD Communications Director on LI Talks
On Tuesday December 4, RESD Communications Director Tony Brita appeared on News 12's program LI Talks hosted by Leigh Tyrell with Nassau County Comptroller Howard Weitzman. Mr. Weitzman and Tony addressed calls from viewers and provided insight on the effects that special taxing districts have on taxpayers. You can view the program by clicking the links below. Note: Due to the size of the video files, you will be taken to YouTube to view the program. Each part is approximately 6 -7 minutes.
There are over 200 special taxing districts providing services for town residents in Nassau County. The sheer number of special taxing districts is one of the main reasons why residents pay some of the highest tax bills in the nation. The burden of paying for all of these multiple and overlapping public service providers has become too much to bear. RESD firmly believes that as people become aware of how their hard earned money being spent by the special taxing districts, our elected public officials will be forced to take action and change the laws. These badly needed reforms will result in much needed efficiency, transparency, and accountability and will serve to lower our taxes.
Special Taxing District 2007 Voting Calendar
Special Taxing District Election Study
RESD Member Participates as Panelist for New York State Commission on Local Government Efficiency & Competitiveness
Founding RESD member Laura Mallay paticipated as a panelist in the recent forum on Local Government Efficiency and Competitiveness held at Hofstra Univesity on July 25, 2007. Laura gave an opening statement and answered questions from members of the Commission who were selected by the Governor to develop a set of recommendations by April 2008 to streamline local government service providers. You can read Laura's opening statement below along with other RESD members who submitted written testimony to the Commission.
Laura Mallay's opening statement
Mark Goldstein's written testimony
Terry Tietjen's written testimony
Gina Previte's written testimony
If you are interested in learning more about RESD or would like to join as a member, please fill out our form or send an email to information@resd.info and we will respond as soon as possible.