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The 2023 Ballot
The following is a list of candidates and incumbents who are listed on the official ballot held by Nassau County Board of Elections as of September 2023.
County Legislators 1ST DISTRICT
SCOTT DAVIS DEM
ALEXIS N. PACE DEM
(Did not respond by press time)
(Outside of our coverage area) ...........
MICHAEL J. LUCCHESI REP, CON (Did not respond by press time)
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2ND DISTRICT
SIELA A. BYNOE* DEM, WFP (Did not respond by press time)
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KARIN B. CAMPBELL REP, CON (Did not respond by press time)
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3RD DISTRICT
CARRIÉ SOLAGES* DEM, WFP (Did not respond by press time)
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SHEHARYAR ALI REP, CON (Did not respond by press time)
4TH DISTRICT
7TH DISTRICT
TANVIR AHMAD DEM (Outside of our coverage area)
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PATRICK C. MULLANEY REP, CON
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5TH DISTRICT
SETH I. KOSLOW DEM (Outside of our coverage area)
HOWARD J. KOPEL* REP, CON (Outside of our coverage area)
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8TH DISTRICT
ERICA R. RICO DEM (Did not respond by press time)
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JOSEPH A. BAKER REP, CON (Outside of our coverage area)
JOHN GIUFFRE* REP, CON (Did not respond by press time)
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6TH DISTRICT
DEBRA S. MULÉ DEM, WFP (Outside of our coverage area)
9TH DISTRICT
NEERAJ KUMAR DEM (Did not respond by press time)
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BENJAMIN JACKSON REP, CON (Outside of our coverage area)
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SCOTT STRAUSS REP, CON (Did not respond by press time)
10TH DISTRICT
WEIHUA YAN DEM
I’m committed to substantial property tax reductions, easing the burden on families. Through budget planning, fixing our broken assessment process, and bringing in businesses to offset taxes, I’ll work to make home ownership more affordable. Second, after a 76 percent rise in major crimes in the 10th district, ensuring public safety is non-negotiable. I’ll advocate for increased police presence and the establishment of hate crimes units, fostering a secure environment for everyone. Lastly, I believe in education. By supporting our schools with state/federal partnerships and advocating for students, I’ll empower the next generation with the tools they need to succeed. www.weihuayan.com ...........
MAZI MELESA PILIP* REP, CON
The most important issues of this campaign center around taxes, fighting hate and public safety. I am very proud that I have voted to freeze property taxes and fully fund our police. I have also initiated meetings on lowering property taxes through challenging assessments and forums regarding public safety. On the issue of hate, I am very proud to be on the Nassau County Task Force to Combat Anti Semitism. On this front, I have hosted hearings with our schools, community as well as hosted forums. Lastly, I am very proud to have been endorsed by the Nassau County PBA, Detectives and Superior
Officers. Instagram: @maziourlegislator | Facebook: Mazi Melesa Pilip County Legislator District 10 ...........
11TH DISTRICT
DELIA M. DERIGGIWHITTON* DEM
Since becoming a legislator in 2012, Delia DeRiggi-Whitton has established herself as an ardent fiscal watchdog, a steadfast supporter of law enforcement and first responders, and a passionate environmental advocate. During her tenure, Delia has secured multimillion-dollar infrastructure investments to beautify communities, expand sewer systems, and make roads safer. With public health and welfare in mind, Delia sponsors bicycle and car seat safety checks, mammography screenings, and community Narcan trainings. Outside the legislature, she volunteers at a local a homeless shelter and serves on the board of Glen Cove’s First City Project, a nonprofit arts foundation. www.facebook.com/deriggiwhitton for more. ...........
JOHN F. STALZER REP, CON (Did not respond by press time)
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12TH DISTRICT
MATTHEW PASTERNAK DEM (Did not respond by press time)
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MICHAEL J. GIANGREGORIO REP, CON
(Did not respond by press time) ...........
13TH DISTRICT
BIJU CHACKO DEM (Did not respond by press time)
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THOMAS MCKEVITT* REP, CON
In my time as a State Assemblyman, I voted for the lowest middle class tax rate in decades. In my six years as a County Legislator, I have never voted for a property tax increase and am intent on passing a budget that holds-the-line on taxes for 2024. I have also worked to eliminate to eliminate $150 million in increased taxes which were contained in the multi-year spending plan of the previous administration. Giving the police the tools to reduce crimes and keeping our communities safe have always been a top priority for me. www.mckevittforlegislator. com ...........
14TH DISTRICT
JAKE SCHEINER DEM
Jake Scheiner is a results-driven professional with substantial experience in government and advocacy through his roles as an advisor and campaign manager to Congressman Tom Suozzi and a director at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. Scheiner is running for county legislator because he
believes it’s time for some fresh, new faces in local government. His top priorities include reducing red light camera ticket fees, capping how much property tax grievance firms can charge homeowners, putting an end to price gouging by private utility companies like Liberty Water, and improving local quality of life. www.jakescheiner.com ...........
C. WILLIAM GAYLOR REP, CON
As a legislator I have fought to lower taxes, cut fees, and keep our community safe. While I have worked to accomplish so much in these past few years, there is still much to do. I support the continued development of our downtowns, including affordable housing opportunities for our younger residents, our veterans, and our seniors. I will continue to hold the line on taxes, while advancing infrastructure and housing initiatives. Nassau County must continue to invest in its public safety infrastructure. I am a proud law enforcement supporter and will continue to provide all of our law enforcement and first responders with all of the resources they require. www. legislatorbillgaylor.com. ...........
15TH DISTRICT
MATTHEW W. MALIN DEM (Did not respond by press time)
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JOHN FERRETTI* REP, CON
Holding-the-line on taxes is my top priority. I am committed to a 2024 tax freeze and partnered with the Administration to eliminate $150 million in tax increases which were con-
tained in the previous adminROSE istration’s spending plan. I MARIE helped stop Governor Hochul’s Urbanization Plan which would WALKER* REP, CON have eliminated local zoning (Did not control and cleared the way respond by to transform our suburban press time) neighborhoods. I support ........... funding of the police, and will continue to partner with them 18TH DISTRICT to fight the “cashless bail” laws, which have freed dangerous JOSHUA criminals. I am glad to have the endorsement of the Nassau ALEXANDER PBA, SOA and DAI. ........... LAFAZAN*
16TH DISTRICT
DEM
Legislator Josh Lafazan, at 23 years of age, became Nassau County’s youngest-ever legislator. He is currently serving his third term, where he represents If re-elected, Nassau’s 18th Legislative Arnie Drucker District. He graduated from said he’d work the Harvard Graduate School to ensure that the $250M in of Education with a Master’s unallocated American Rescue Degree in Education Policy and Plan federal funds are directed Management in May 2017, and to treat mental health problems, from the Cornell University funding for opioid and subILR School with a Bachelor’s stance abuse treatment, recovery Degree in Industrial and Labor and education. He believes more Relations in May 2016. Josh is must be done to help support currently pursuing his Doctoral small businesses in our comDegree from the University of munity, which will help sustain Pennsylvania. In office, Lafazan the local economy. Drucker also voted to increase funding for believes that the environment law enforcement, lower taxes must be protected by investing by $70 million and he delivered in infrastructure improvements funding to roads, schools, and and protecting aquifers which fire departments. He is runare the sole source of healthy ning for re-election as Nassau and safe drinking water. He also County Legislator for the 18th wants to see the repair of deteriDistrict to continue his work orating roads and sidewalks, as on behalf of the community he well as provide tax relief to the loves so much. taxpayers. ........... ...........
ARNOLD W. DRUCKER* DEM, WFP
JAMES S. ASMUS REP, CON (Did not respond by press time)
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17TH DISTRICT
RAJA K. SINGH DEM (Did not respond by press time)
SAMANTHA A. GOETZ REP, CON
Too many people have been forced to leave Nassau due to crushing property taxes, high utility costs, and record inflation. Samantha Goetz has both the governmental experience and legal education needed to help ease this burden and will work to reform the assessment system, help homeowners grieve their property taxes and secure tax relief. She will also work to attract new
businesses, helping to create good-paying jobs for the next generation of residents. She is endorsed by all of Nassau’s major law enforcement unions for her commitment to keeping the streets safe and fighting to reverse New York’s soft-on-crime
policies.
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19TH DISTRICT
NICHOLAS ANDREW PASSARO DEM (Did not respond by press time)
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JAMES D. KENNEDY REP, CON
The most important issues facing us are keeping Long Island suburban and the failed criminal justice reform policies of NYS. The Governor’s housing plan would abolish local zoning, take all control away from local municipalities and negatively impact our roads, schools, environment, air quality and police force. Next, the failed criminal justice policies of New York State is wreaking havoc on NYC to our west and has begun to encroach upon our safe county. Thankfully the NCPD is the best police force in the country but putting this unnecessary burden onto them is unfair and puts the safety of Nassau residents at risk. Editor’s Note:
Contact by the editorial team was attempted for all candidates listed. Candidates listed without editorial following their name did not respond before press time. All candidates were asked to submit a brief statement about what they believe is the most pressing issue facing their constituents. Incumbents are indicated with “*” following the name. All races are on the ballot, but District 4-7 are outside of the Anton Media Group readership coverage.
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Why Voting Matters BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF
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The power of civic participation
Influencing Policies The act of voting carries the potential to influence the direction of government Voting is a fundamental cornerstone of any policies. Elected officials make decisions on a democratic society, representing the collective wide range of issues, from healthcare and edvoice of its citizens. It is not merely a right but ucation to the economy and environmental a civic duty that carries profound importance. regulations. By voting, you have a say in who Here are myriad reasons why voting matters shapes these policies and can help advance and why it plays an essential role in shaping the issues you care about. the course of a nation. specialsections@antonmediagroup.com
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Representation and Democracy Voting is the essence of democracy. It is the means by which citizens participate in the governance of their country. It allows people to have a direct say in the selection of their leaders and the shaping of public policies. In a democratic system, elected officials are meant to represent the diverse interests and values of their constituents.
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Strengthening Democracy Democracy thrives when citizens actively participate. When voter turnout is low, it Holding Leaders Accountable Elections serve as a built-in mechanism can result in skewed outcomes that do not accurately reflect the will of the people. High for holding public officials accountable. When they make promises during their cam- voter participation ensures a more vibrant paigns, voters judge their performance based and responsive democratic system. on those promises. If leaders don’t deliver on Fostering Civic Engagement their commitments, voters can choose new Voting is not an isolated act; it is part representatives in the next election. of a broader spectrum of civic engagement. When people vote, they often become more Protecting Civil Rights Throughout history, the right to vote has involved in other community and political activities. Heightened civic engagement been at the forefront of civil rights struggles. leads to more informed and active citizenry. Voting is an essential tool in the fight for social justice and equality. People have fought Encouraging Dialogue and Comproand even sacrificed their lives to secure the mise right to vote for all citizens. By exercising In a diverse and pluralistic society, not your right to vote, you help preserve and everyone will share the same views and values. Voting encourages dialogue and uphold the legacy of these struggles.
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Global Impact The consequences of elections extend beyond national borders. The actions and policies of governments can affect global issues such as climate change, trade, and international relations. Voting can be a means of contributing to a safer, fairer, and more just world by electing leaders who take a responsible and cooperative stance on global challenges. Voting is not just a personal right but a shared responsibility and a fundamental aspect of a functioning democracy. It is a means of ensuring representation, protecting civil rights, and shaping the future. By participating in the electoral process, individuals contribute to a stronger, more vibrant democracy, and they help create a better world for themselves and future generations. Voting matters, and it is a powerful tool for positive change and progress in any society.
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Town Supervisors TOWN OF OYSTER BAY
owners thrive. He is a life-long Long Island resident, and currently lives in Plainview with his wife and children. Jared’s JOSEPH SALADINO REP, CON experience in business and govCutting taxes and protecting ernment makes him uniquely our quality of life are the most qualified to bring a much-needed change in important issues, and I have a leadership to Oyster Bay. To learn more, visit proven record of accomplishing oysterbaydems.org/copy-of-elected-officials both. Since I became Town .................... Supervisor, I delivered a property tax cut and froze property taxes for TOWN OF the last 5 years, giving $7.8 million back to HEMPSTEAD homeowners. I’ve worked to stop Governor Hochul’s plan to flood our communities with DONALD X. CLAVIN REP, CON high-density apartments on buildings. I’ve I’m proud to have protected also repaved hundreds of roads, upgraded taxpayers’ wallets, while parks, torn down zombie homes, and enhancing quality of life, successfully fought for the full remediation of streamlining government the Grumman Navy Plume. When re-elected, operations, investing in I’ll continue to make Oyster Bay the best place roadways and parks and to live, work and raise a family. To learn more, protecting public safety. Indeed, I am freezing visit JosephSaladino.com taxes again for 2024. At the same time, I’ve
JARED S. BEHR DEM
Jared Behr is a former Long Island prosecutor who served several years in the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and maintains a commitment to fighting crime and keeping our community safe. Jared knows how challenging it is to run a business and will work to ensure that small business
worked with other officials to stop the Governor’s plan to cram high-rise apartment housing in our communities next to single-family homes. What’s more, I stand with neighbors against proposals to make Nassau into a “sanctuary county,” which would overwhelm our resources and result in skyrocketing taxes. Together, we will continue
progress to ensure a bright future for the residents of America’s largest township. To learn more, visit: DonClavin.com or email: info@donclavin.com
OLENA NICKS DEM, WFP
transparency measures. If re-elected, I will continue to cut taxes, work with law enforcement to enhance public safety, and continue to root out corruption and restore honesty and integrity to government. I made a promise to return town government to the people, and I plan to continue to deliver on that. To learn more, visit supervisorjendesena.com
I have three main focus areas, housing and working to develop a plan to address the deficit and affordability challenges. Secondly is building our downtowns and increasing JON KAIMAN DEM support for small businesses, to help boost Democrat Jon Kaiman seeks walkability and economic development in election to return as Town of every neighborhood, and finally, transparenNorth Hempstead Supervisor. A cy throughout the various Town departments. trusted, tested and experienced Ensuring there are checks and balances and a public servant who is an sense of urgency of services for all residents. innovative and commonsense To learn more, visit olenanicks.com or email problem-solver, Kaiman previously served as info@olenanicks.com a District Court Judge, North Hempstead .................... Town Supervisor (2004-2013) including TOWN OF devising and implementing its 311 Call Center and Project Independence for its seniors, NORTH HEMPSTEAD chair of the Nassau Interim Finance Authority JENNIFER DESENA REP, CON (NIFA), led the state’s response to Superstorm During my first term, I have delivered on a Sandy and currently is Deputy County good government agenda that has provided Executive in Suffolk. Kaiman offers a dynamic tax cuts 2 years in a row, enhanced quality vision on how to approach town government of life and public safety, made significant and how North Hempstead Town should investments in infrastructure, instituted new work for its residents. To learn more, visit municipal reforms, and boosted government jonkaiman.com or email info@jonkaiman.
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What Is Electioneering BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF
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Electioneering is the dynamic process of campaigning for public office in a democratic system. It is an art and science that encompasses a wide array of activities aimed at persuading voters, building support, and ultimately winning elections. At its core, electioneering involves the promotion and advocacy of political candidates and their platforms. It is the means by which aspiring public servants convey their vision, values, and proposed policies to the electorate. Electioneering isn’t limited to one method or medium; rather, it’s a multi-faceted endeavor that encompasses everything from grassroots organizing to high-profile media campaigns.
Campaign Components Candidate Selection Electioneering begins with selecting the right candidate. A candidate’s charisma, credibility, and alignment with the party’s values are pivotal in shaping the campaign’s success.
Message Development Crafting a compelling message is crucial. It involves articulating the candidate’s stance on important issues, often in the form of a simple, memorable slogan or catchphrase. Fundraising Campaigns require substantial financial resources for advertising, organizing events, and outreach. Effective fundraising is a fundamental component of electioneering. Media Strategy In the modern era, a significant portion of electioneering occurs through media. This includes both traditional outlets like television, radio, and print, as well as digital platforms such as social media and online advertising.
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Ground Game Grassroots organizing is a vital aspect of electioneering. Volunteers and campaign staff work tirelessly to mobilize supporters, register voters, and get out the vote on Election Day. Debates and Public Forums Candidates engage in debates and public forums to showcase their knowledge, policy positions, and their ability to handle the pressures of public office. Polling and Data Analytics Campaigns utilize polling and data analytics to understand voter sentiment, target key demographics, and refine their strategies accordingly.
Campaign Strategies Door-Knocking and Canvassing Face-to-face interactions with voters are a time-tested strategy. Canvassers go door to door, engaging in one-on-one conversations and distributing campaign materials. Advertising Political advertisements are a cornerstone of modern electioneering. They can be positive, highlighting the candidate’s strengths, or negative, attacking opponents. Social Media In the digital age, social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram provide an avenue for candidates to reach vast audiences quickly. Social media can also facilitate engagement and mobilization of supporters. Ground Game Building a strong ground game means organizing rallies, town hall meetings, and volunteer events. It’s about getting the candidate out in the community, shaking hands, and listening to constituents. Strategic Alliances Candidates often form alliances with interest groups, unions, or community organizations to gain support and endorsements.
The Evolving Landscape Electioneering has evolved significantly in recent years. The internet, social media, and big data have revolu-
tionized the way campaigns operate. The 2016 and 2020 U.S. presidential elections, for example, saw an unprecedented use of online platforms for advertising, organizing, and voter outreach. In the digital realm, micro-targeting and personalized messaging have become powerful tools for campaigns to connect with specific voter segments. This evolution has also raised concerns about the influence of misinformation, the role of social media in shaping public opinion, and data privacy. Regulations and ethical considerations have become increasingly important in electioneering. Successful electioneering requires a deep understanding of the candidate, the issues, and the electorate, as well as a strategic approach to reach and engage voters through a variety of methods. Ultimately, the heart of electioneering lies in the democratic ideal of letting the people choose their leaders, making it a vital element of any democratic society. Electioneering is typically illegal at polling sites on Election Day to preserve the integrity of the voting process. The prohibition ensures that voters can cast their ballots free from undue influence or intimidation. Campaigning, displaying political materials, or soliciting votes near polling places could sway voters’ choices and compromise the principle of a fair, unbiased election. Creating a neutral and non-coercive environment at polling sites safeguards the democratic process and upholds the fundamental right of citizens to freely express their political preferences through their votes, thereby fostering trust in the electoral system.
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General Election: November 7, 2023 Find out where and how to vote
This year’s general election is on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Although you can still request an absentee ballot application through Nassau County Board of Elections, completed electronic applications were due prior to Oct. 23. Absentee ballot applications can still be hand-delivered to the Board of Elections office in Mineola prior to Monday, Nov. 6. In-person early voting at 27 designated polling locations across Nassau County will take place between Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Nov. 5.
Early voting dates and times are: • Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Sunday, Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Monday, Oct. 30 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Wednesday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Thursday, Nov. 2
from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Friday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Sunday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Local early voting sites include:
• Oyster Bay Ice Rink (1001 Stewart Ave., Bethpage) • St. Paul’s Recreation Center (295 Stewart Ave., Garden City) • Glen Cove City Hall (9 Glen St., Glen Cove) • The Great Neck House (14 Arrendale Ave., Great Neck) • Hicksville Levittown Hall (201 Levittown Pkwy., Hicksville) • Massapequa Town Hall South (977 Hicksville Rd., Massapequa) • Nassau County Board of Elections (240 Old Country Rd., Mineola) • Michael J. Tully Park (1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park)
• Oyster Bay Community Center (59 Church St., Oyster Bay) • Plainview Mid-Island Y JCC (45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview) • Port Washington Library (1 Library Dr., Port Washington) • Gayle Community Center (53 Orchard St., Roslyn Heights) • St. Frances De Chantal Church (1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh) • Yes We Can Community Center
Election Day, but may vote by affidavit ballot. Any eligible voter may vote at any of the above locations during the times listed except on Tuesday, Nov. 7. On Election Day, voters must go to their designated polling place. If you vote during early voting, you will not be permitted to vote on Nov. 7, or on a subsequent day. On Nov. 7, polling locations will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Any person duly registered to vote should have been sent info. Visit the state’s polling place lookup tool (www.voterlookup. elections.ny.gov) and type in your home address to receive (141 Garden St., Westbury) your assigned polling location. Visit the Board of Elections’ Visit the Nassau County Board website for the full list of early of Elections website (www. voting locations across the county. nassaucountyny.gov/566/BoardEvery polling place is accessible to voters with physical disabilities. Any of-Elections) for more informaeligible voter who resides in Nassau tion, including election results, campaign finance reports, political County may vote. Any voter who calendar, election laws, voting has been issued an absentee ballot machine instructions and more. is not permitted to vote on a voting —Compiled by Christy Hinko machine at an early voting site or on
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State Officials, Media Warn Of Misinfo Campaigns On Voting
Concerns grow over fake election officials and voter roll ‘battlegrounds’ BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF editors@antonmediagroup.com
With another Election Day upon us, state authorities as well as local media outlets are cautioning voters to be wary of groups or individuals that may be seeking to spread confusion, to undermine voter confidence, and/or to initimidate voters by falsely claiming they are double-registered.
In the months leading up to November’s election, reports have been swirling about individuals or groups, being described as fake election officials, canvassing door-to-door in New York State. Reports also suggest that these individuals may be intimidating voters who answer the door, falsely telling them that they are double-registered and therefore may be guilty of the crime of voter fraud. In August, state election officials reminded New York residents in a statement to Syracuse.com that impersonating an election official is very much a crime, and that state authorities will be investigating such activities and groups. In September, the Associated Press reported that New York’s attorney general has also sent a cease-and-desist letter to a group that has been accused of confronting voters at their homes in this manner. The group, known as New York Citizens Audit, has been active throughout New York State since at least 2022, and has been noted by media outlets across the state for presenting questionable claims from a general position of anonymity. For example, as the Altamont Enterprise put it in August, the group’s ongoing claim that more votes were cast in New York than there are voters is “blatantly false.” Syracuse.com noted in August 2023, while reporting on the investigation of complaints of voter harassment by fake election officials in Onondaga, “New York Citizens Audit has refused to identify its volunteers who conduct the audits, disclose the source of its funding, or provide specific evidence to back up some of its claims.” At the time, New York Citizens Audit rebuffed the claims, stating that the group doesn’t do canvassing, but has since walked back their explanation somewhat. In September, in response to the New York attorney general’s cease-and-desist letter, New York Citizens Audit Executive
Director Marly Hornik told the Associated Press in an emailed statement, “New York Citizens Audit is not engaged in any canvassing, and we have not received this
letter as of yet.” In October, New York Citizens Audit Director Kim Hermance told the Associated Press, “We train our people
to do legal canvassing, and if ever verified, voter intimidation would be completely unacceptable and against our policy.”
HISTORY
Big Government Comes To Nassau
More than three decades of the county legislature BY JOE SCOTCHIE
jscotchie@antonmediagroup.com
Present-day Nassau County came into being in 1898, when Queens County joined Kings County in becoming part of New York City. From then until 1993, Nassau government was divided into three towns (North Hempstead, Oyster Bay, and Hempstead) and two cities (Glen Cove and Long Beach). What happened in 1993? County government, after nearly a century of the above operation, was re-vamped. It was not done so by a democratic referendum, but rather by judicial fiat. That year, federal district court Judge Arthur D. Spatt ruled the board of supervisors was unconstitutional, claiming that it violated the Equal Protection Clause for its failure to adhere to the one man, one vote policy, and failure to represent the minority population. The Nassau County Board of Supervisors eventually choose a plan, creating the Nassau County Legislature. The plan adopted by the board of supervisors was written into the Nassau County Charter called for a nineteen-district legislature, with at least two black-majority districts. The first election for the legislature took place in November 1995. The first session began on January 1, 1996, with a Republican majority. Nassau County is hardly known for rowdy politics. Its initial Republican majority was no surprise. Beginning in 1992, however, the county began voting Democratic in state and national elections. The county was known for a big-spending Republican Party machine, one comparable on a smaller size to the Cook County, IL Democratic Party
apparatus, one that has ruled politics in Chicago and its suburbs for decades. In time, those spending ways caught up with the GOP. In 2000, the county’s finances were placed under the supervision of the Nassau County Interim Finance Authority (“NIFA”) is a public benefit corporation of the State of New York created by the Nassau County Interim Finance Authority Act to monitor and oversee Nassau County’s finances, including Covered Organizations, and upon the declaration of a “control period,” additional oversight authority. In addition, NIFA has issued its bonds and notes for various County purposes, including the restructuring of a portion of the County’s outstanding debt. NIFA is governed by a seven-member, non-partisan Board appointed by the Governor, with one member recommended by
the Senate Majority Leader, one by the Assembly Speaker, and one by the State Comptroller. In 2001, the Democratic made a comeback, both winning control of the legislature and with Glen Cove Thomas R. Suozzi, taking the county executive’s office as well. Suozzi was an ambitious politician who ran for governor in 2006 and even admitted to White House aspirations. In 2009, Suozzi, after serving two terms, had wanted to retire from his post. Party regulars urged him to run again, which he did only to lose to Edward P. Mangano, a longtime county legislature. Mangano was re-elected in 2013, once again defeating Suozzi. Big spending caught up with the GOP during the years when Thomas Gulotta was county executive. This time, a personal scandal sidetracked the party. In October 2016, Mangano, his wife Linda, and Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto, were served a 13-count federal indictment for fraud and bribery. Mangano and his wife were both convicted in March 2019. In the meantime, the county switched back to Democratic Party hands, as Laura Curran, a Canadian-born journalist and Baldwin school board member, ousted Mineola native Jack Martins for the county executive’s position. In 2021, the crime problem was deemed a major reason why Curran was defeated for re-election by Bruce Blakeman, a longtime Republican politician from the South Shore. The GOP continues its 12-7 majority in the legislature. As with the rest of the state, its lawmakers grapple not only with crime, but the decades-old problem of people leaving Long Island.
VOTER’S GUIDE • OCTOBER 25 - 31, 2023 11B
Elect GEORGE MARAGOS
for Mayor
November
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Former Nassau County Comptroller Endorsed by
PROVEN BUSINESS and GOVERNMENT LEADER
Congressman Tom Suozzi
Saved Nassau County $Millions as Comptroller by eliminating waste & fraud Nationally recognized for excellence in financial reporting Founder & CEO of financial IT company Former VP of Chase and Citibank Immigrant who achieved the American Dream and wants to give back Proud father and grandfather MBA in Finance and BSEE in Engineering
NY AssembLyman Chuck Lavine
NY Senator Jim Gaughran Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton
PRIORITIES
Fix Glen Cove finances to avoid tax increases and layoffs by modernizing operations to reduce costs and eliminate waste. NY State Comptoller recently described City finances under "STRESS" Revitalize our downtown by attracting new businesses, young entrepreneurs and the arts Improve our quality of suburban life with enhanced local transportation, better traffic and parking rules, more youth activities and stronger code enforcement Upgrade our roads, water, drainage and environmental infrastructure Keep us safe by supporting our Police, EMS, Fire and DPW services
Elect Experienced and Caring Community Advocates FOR CITY COUNCIL
Re-Elect
Re-Elect
Danielle Fugazy Marsha Scagliola Silverman
Early Voting Oct 28 - Nov 5
Elect
Joseph Manfredi
Elect
Theresa Pergola
VOTE ROW A
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Joanne Yee
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John Zozzaro
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OCTOBER 25 - 31, 2023 • VOTER’S GUIDE
ON ELECTION DAY RE-ELECT OUR MOM
Mazi Melesa Pilip COUNTY LEGISLATOR
Dear Neighbors: Our mom, Mazi Melesa Pilip, is a great mother, and she’s really a good County Legislator. She is also our hero. She was a soldier in the Israel Defense Forces, and, as a child, was part of the Operation Solomon airlift from Ethiopia to Israel. She immigrated to the United States after she graduated college and got married. She works very hard for our community. But that’s not all: 1. She is keeping us safe by fully funding our police and is endorsed by them. 2. She froze our County taxes and refused to increase them. 3. Our mom is keeping our neighborhoods nice by bringing home grants to our villages and communities for speed and license plate readers to stop bad guys. 4. She is fighting Antisemitism, racism and all forms of hate every day. 5. She cares about people and is always there for them. 6. Finally, Mazi Melesa Pilip is a great mom, and we hope you will vote to re-elect her.
Thank You! Liad, Liam, Ethan, Ben, Noa, Adele and Lea Paid for by Friends of Mazi Pilip
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