Spin Cycle

The rift between Nassau Legis. David Mejias Farmingdale and his Democratic colleagues continues.

Mejias said he did not attend the Democratic caucus Monday morning before the full session of the Nassau County Legislature. Asked if the rain had delayed him, he shook his head in the negative.

Legislation that would have raised more than $1 million in fees from motorists died in the legislature three weeks ago when Mejias split with Democrats and voted against it, creating a vote of nine in favor, nine against and one abstention.

In the three weeks since, there has been speculation that Mejias would hold key legislation hostage by denying the Democrats a majority. That same bill has been introduced again. Asked how he would vote this time, Mejias twisted his hand, jabbed his right thumb downward and walked away.

Bill Murphy