EDITORIAL
Last month, my editorial
referenced a “slow work time.” We expect and hope that spring
job starts will bring some degree of prosperity to all. It
appears that our federal government is doing what it can, by
lowering interest rates and sending “rebate” checks to help spur
the economy. What we don’t need, be it on a federal or in this
case, Suffolk County level, is legislation that would create
more expense to homeowners and businesses that are already being
“tapped to the max.” Your Association believes that Suffolk
Legis. Brian Beedenbender’s proposed bill, IR 1105, does just
that. Moreover, it appears to favor some special interest
groups, while ignoring the interests and need of the majority of
Suffolk constituents. Thankfully, SCECA Pres. Jack Morrell and
2nd V.P. Kevin MacLeod were present at the legislative hearing
to speak against this bill. We’ll keep our readers updated, but
please don’t hesitate to convey your feelings to your elected
Suffolk County representatives. You cannot afford to “leave it
to the next guy.” To do so may well cause hardship for your
business.
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Among articles of interest in
this issue, we urge you to read proposed changes to our
Constitution & By-laws, to be voted at our April General
Meeting. There’s also a message from Mr. Hugo Surdi, our CPA’s
article on tax rebates, an internet electrical safety article
and an NEC 2008 article on pools from NYBFU’s Jim Smith. (Next
month, we’ll have articles from Smithtown’s Bldg. Dept. Director
and new Alarm License requirements.)
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Please mark your calendars for
our Vendors’ Trade Show, April 14, at the Huntington Hilton. |
