While initially elected as a Republican , Meyer changed parties in 1973 , serving out his term as a Democrat .
Meyer was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1971 to 1974 , sitting in the 179th and 180th New York State Legislatures .
While initially elected as a Republican , member changed parties in 1973 , serving out Meyer 's term as a Democrat .
Meyer was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1971 to 1974 , sitting in the 179th and 180th New York State Legislatures .