WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER. From the Westchester County Board of Legislators. July 12, 2004: At its Monday, August 2 meeting, the Committee on Legislation will continue its discussion of the USA PATRIOT ACT of 2001. The Committee, chaired by Legislator Martin Rogowsky, is considering a proposed resolution which supports some portions of the Patriot Act andurges repeal of others.
Legislator George Latimer (D-Rye) drafted the resolution requesting the federal executive and legislative branches repeal provisions that permit review of library records, secret and warrantless searches, detention of individuals for an indefinite period of time, and wide telephone and internet surveillance.
Rogowsky said that the Legislation Committee is encouraging the public to present their comments throughout the process. “It’s the goal of the committee to sign out the resolution at our August 2nd meeting so it may be voted on by the full Board on Monday, August 9,” Rogowsky said. “Speaking out to protect the constitutional rights of our citizens is the responsibility of legislators at all levels as the People’s representatives.”
Written comments may be submitted to Legislator Rogowsky at the above address. Also the public may speak during the public comment time during the first half hour of the Board meeting.
Discussion of and voting on the proposed resolution will take place as follows:
Committee on Legislation
1:00 pm, Monday, August 2
Legislators discuss and revise resolution
Board of Legislators
7:00 pm, Monday, August 9
Board votes on final resolution
All meetings are on the 8th floor of the Michaelian Office Building,
148 Martine Avenue, White Plains, New York
