Cornell names legislative committee chairs
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- January
- 13
County Legislature Chairwoman Harriet Cornell, D-West Nyack, has named the leaders of the legislature’s main committees.
• Legislator Ilan Schoenberger, D-Wesley Hills, is back as chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee, a post he’s held since 2005. 
• Legislative Majority Leader Michael Grant, D-Garnerville, continues to chair the Economic Development Committee.
• Legislator Robert Jackson, D-Nanuet, will chair the Planning & Public Works Committee.
• Legislator Connie Coker, D-South Nyack, will return as chair of the Environmental Committee.
• Legislator Alden Wolfe, D-Suffern, has been reappointed chair of the Government Operations Committee.
• Legislator Jay Hood, D-Haverstraw, will remain chair of the Public Safety Committee.
• Legislator William Darden, D-Hillcrest, who is the legislature’s vice chairman, will chair the Rules Committee. 
• Legislator Philip Soskin, D-Monsey, will return as chairman of the Multi Services Committee.
Photos: above, Schoenberger; right, Darden.
Read more, including short descriptions of what the committees focus on, below.
This news release was issued today by Chairwoman Cornell. It is posted verbatim.
Legislative Chair Cornell Announces 2009 Committee Chairs
New City, NY (January 13, 2009) – Rockland County Legislative Chairwoman Harriet Cornell has announced Legislative Committee Chairs for 2009. “It is extremely important that this Legislature continue fiscal prudence and restraint in light of the state and national economic downturn. We must do more with less, and that is the message I have conveyed to the committee chairs I have appointed for 2009,” said Chairwoman Cornell.
Legislator Ilan Schoenberger has been reappointed as Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee. Schoenberger successfully led the committee since 2005. Cornell said, “Legislator Schoenberger is an accomplished and well respected leader. Under his skilled and incisive approach to the 2009 budget, deep cuts were made and positions eliminated.”
Legislative Majority Leader Michael Grant will continue to chair the Economic Development Committee. “Legislator Grant has been very productive in opening dialogue with the various quasi-public and private agencies in Rockland so we are kept current on issues of concern. This is a key committee as we focus on policies and initiatives dealing with the stimulus, development and revitalization of Rockland County’s economy.”
Legislator Robert Jackson will for the first time become the chairman of the Planning & Public Works Committee, which has oversight of the County’s major capital projects, such as road, sewer and drainage improvements, building projects; transportation and municipal planning issues. Jackson said, “The maintenance of vital infrastructure is essential to the safety of our residents, and I will work to be certain that costs are carefully monitored. I am grateful for this opportunity to chair this important committee.”
Legislator Connie Coker will return as chair of the Environmental Committee, which continues to be proactive in efforts to identify and protect Rockland’s resources. Chairwoman Cornell said, “Legislator Coker and her committee are very proactive in energy and natural resource conservation. This effort, a partnership of government and community will help to preserve our environment and the health and safety of our residents.”
Legislator Alden Wolfe has been reappointed chair of the Government Operations Committee, which reviews and analyzes government departmental functions to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity. “Legislator Wolfe led his committee in reviews of government departmental functions,” said Cornell. “This was most beneficial to us when it came time for 2009 budget review. With all the cuts made, this committee will monitor results.”
Legislator Jay Hood will remain as chair of the Public Safety Committee, which reviews a range of safety related issues, such as homeland security, traffic safety, and fire and emergency services. Vice Chairman of the Legislature William Darden will chair the Rules Committee and Legislator Philip Soskin will return as chairman of the Multi Services Committee with its important oversight of health and welfare. Cornell stated, “Once again, their skilled leadership will assist this Legislature to address the critical issues that face the day-to-day operation of Rockland government as we seek to provide services needed by Rockland residents.”
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on Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 at 4:38 pm by Laura Incalcaterra. 
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