After an eight-month absence, Allan Binder returned to the Suffolk County Legislature Tuesday night – albeit very briefly.
Binder, a Republican from Huntington, served in the body from 1990 through 2005. Facing term limits, he ran unsuccessfully for Huntington Town supervisor and now is involved in several businesses including lobbying.
James T. Madore
After listening to hours of testimony about immigration, a recreational shooting range in Yaphank and housing discrimination, Binder reached the podium around 10 p.m. to speak against a bill that would bar construction companies from county work if they have violated state and local laws governing wages and worker safety. Binder, who was representing a builders' group, urged the legislature to table the bill, which is from County Executive Steve Levy, a Democrat.
“This is a nightmare. I’m glad I’m not in the legislature anymore,” Binder said, noting the late hour and the dozen or so people still waiting to testify. He wrapped up his remarks by stating, “I’m going home now because I can. Have a good time guys!”
Ah, the joys of being out of office.
The legislature adjourned about two hours later, just after midnight.
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once a wise a$$ always a wise a$$ and that would be binder, thank goodness he is finally earning a living?