Keep "Meals On Wheels" Rolling

Meals, Services For Our Seniors Must Top Legislature's Priorities, Says Michael Uhl

There's a debate going on in the Nassau County Legislature on the funding of programs for Nassau's senior citizens -- including the popular and critial "Meals On Wheels."

On the line, for many of our county's seniors, is, quite literally, their next meal.

You see, Nassau County has a policy known as the 10% Rule, where, out of every dollar in public funding, not-for-profit organizations, such as Catholic Charities, must chip in 10%.

"We all applaud the good work of Catholic Charities, and similar relief organizations," said Michael Uhl, who is making a bid for the seat in the County Legislature's 8th District. "That said, the County cannot predicate its continued support of important and necessary programs such as "Meals On Wheels" on a rule that conditions public money on private contributions."

Uhl, noting that Suffolk County does not have a 10% Rule, expressed concern over the Legislature's tentativeness in assuring seniors that money will be available for programs and intitiatives that not only sustain, but also enrich the lives of Nassau's greatest generation.

"This is a no-brainer," said Uhl. "Providing the funding for meals and services for our seniors must be among the County Legislature's top priorities. The money must be there, whether or not there are private contributions."

Want to keep "Meals on Wheels" rolling? On Tuesday, November 6th, elect Michael Uhl to the Nassau County Legislature.