Nassau Democrats convened at Mirschel Park, advocating for $150,000 in repairs and alleging that Republican County Executive Bruce Blakeman is blocking $9 million in necessary upgrades. The Democrats claim this funding is essential and has been unjustly stalled, threatening to withhold key votes to hinder budget transfers to the parks department. Blakeman dismissed these accusations, pointing to various projects he has funded in the area while asserting that Mirschel Park's management lies with Hempstead, not the county, aiming to deflect Democratic critiques and frame his decisions as bipartisan.
Democrats claim $9 million in projects are being stonewalled by Bruce Blakeman. They have threatened to withhold votes for parks funding if demands aren't met.
Blakeman pointed to approvals for several specific projects to counter Democratic claims, stating that their accusations are politically motivated and unfounded.
The Democrats emphasized that the funds in question are already allocated, stating that Blakeman's delay is due to 'blatant politics'.
While Democrats allege favoritism, Blakeman insists that recent funding approvals for projects in their districts demonstrate his commitment to bipartisan work.
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