Redistricting Changes Malverne, West Hempstead, Lakeview Representation

Nassau County Republicansto redistrict the area during a legislative session earlier today, which will impact how residents in Malverne, West Hempstead and Lakeview are represented.

Currently part of 6th district, Malverne is represented by Republican Francis Becker but the new plan, which passed by a vote of  10-8,  moves it to the 7th Legislative District, where Republican Howard J. Kopel serves as legislator.

Robert Troiano, D-Westbury, who represents District 2, was not present for the vote. He will lose Lakeview and part of West Hempstead under the plan and has criticized it as an attempt to dilute the power of minorities in his district.

Meanwhile, all of West Hempstead would fall into District 8 under Legis. Vincent Muscarella, R-West Hempstead, according to the new plan, while he would give up the portions of Garden City South, Elmont and Floral Park.

The residents of Malverne, West Hempstead and Lakeview are among 500,000 who will be affected by the new plan.

Stay tuned to Patch for more updates on this issue.