Editorial: Moser in Nassau 7th District
Adam Moser, Democrat candidate in the 7th Legislative District (Aug. 12, 2011) Credit: Howard Schnapp
Republican incumbent Howard Kopel, 60, admits he's not a big speechmaker. The Lawrence resident touts his behind-the-scenes activity during his first term in the legislature and says he's devoted to constituent service. Kopel singles out the Bay Park sewage plant as an example of his work to improve his district.
Democratic challenger Adam Moser, 47, is a lawyer who lives in Hewlett. A savvy former district court judge, Moser says the Republicans wasted money with their redistricting plan and did little to actually address the sewage issue.
Mangano's plan to sell the county's two sewer treatment plants is a major issue for this district. Kopel, while waiting to see the particulars, favors the idea. Moser is opposed.
Kopel takes pride in having voted to end the energy tax, even though that move is one cause of Nassau's budget disaster. Although he claims to be independent, he can't name a time when he's crossed GOP leadership.
Moser vows to be a loud voice for change, and Kopel, essentially, promises that he won't be. Right now, it's the loud voice that's needed. Newsday endorses Moser.
