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McKevitt Speaks at Mineola Republican Club on Redistricting, Budget

Assemblyman hopes to finish budget process in a timely manner.

New York State , R-East Meadow, recently addressed the members of the John S. DaVanzo Republican club, touching upon various issues facing the state.

McKevitt spoke to members about the reapportionment process, which he noted is not finalized and due to population growth in Suffolk County over the past 10 years, assembly districts all over Long Island will be shifting.

McKevitt has noted that early drafts of the redistricting would see him lose more than 90 percent of his current district.

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On the topic of the state budget, McKevitt noted that the assembly has reviewed the budget process and hopefully will adopt a fiscal plan in a timely manner.


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