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Voters guide

2015

Election day,

Tuesday, November 3, 2015 polls Open: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Abbreviations Used In This Guide CON Conservative DEM Democrat IND Independence REF

REP WF TRP

Republican Working Families Tax Revolt Party

Reform Party

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nassau county district attorney H Choose One H

Prior Civic Service: Clerk Town of Hempstead, New York State Assembly Woman, Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Justice Section Questions: Q: What will be your focus as District Attorney over the next two years?

A: My focus over the next two years as District Attorney will be centered on making Nassau the safest county in the nation. As part of that priority, I will aggressively attack the scourge of heroin and the gangs that distribute it in our region. What’s more the issues of domestic abuse, elder crimes, gun violence, cybercrimes, and crimes that target children all demand action.

Fatal heroin overdoses have doubled this year.

I recommended the implementation of a new heroin task force within

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Kate murray (rep, con, ind, trp, REF)

madeline singas (dem, wfp, wep)

Campaign Web Site: www.katemurray516.com

Campaign Web Site: www.madelinesingas.com

Campaign Email: katemurray516@gmail.com

Campaign Email: info@madelinesingas.com

City/Town of Residence: Levittown, New York

Campaign Phone: (574) 807-1311

the Nassau County Police Department, charged with taking down drug dealers. The department has acted on my recommendation. I have increased funding to drug counseling programs. A Narcan training program for town safety officers is being developed. As D.A., my approach to dealing with heroin will include putting drug dealers behind bars (fighting diversion sentencing for dealers), getting help for those struggling with addiction and increasing education programs for young people. Q: What do you plan to do about human trafficking and violent crime in Nassau County?

A: Violent crime and human trafficking threaten the quality-of-life for our families and exploit vulnerable people. Trafficking victim support is imperative. I will promote educational programs to

increase awareness on trafficking’s consequences. Working with law enforcement at every level, I will put traffickers behind bars. Combating violent crime, I will support strong police enforcement, coordination between jurisdictions, educational programs, legislative action and opportunities for young people as an alternative to violence. Cracking down on gangs and drugs takes a tough D. A. I will improve intelligence on gangs and criminal organizations by employing the latest technology, working with trained investigators and fostering crime fighting partnerships.

Violent crime against children has no place in our society. Aggressive prosecution and a solid legislative agenda to increase penalties for crimes against children are among my priorities.

Prior Civic Service: Top Deputy for former DA Kathleen Rice, started and led Nassau’s first-ever Special Victim’s Bureau and a 24-year career prosecutor.

Questions: Q: What will be your focus as District Attorney over the next two years?

A: My focus as District Attorney will be putting an end to public corruption, fighting the national heroin scourge in Nassau County and cracking down on the violent criminals and gang members who bring guns and violence into our communities. My office is already working on these initiatives. Earlier this year, I launched a probe into Nassau’s contracting process that found significant deficiencies and made numerous recommendations in its report.

This report called for an independent panel

to examine the system, and I’m proud to say the County Executive did appoint an independent panel that adopted several of our recommendations, including creating an independent watchdog for Nassau contracting. We’ve launched a three-pronged approach to combat heroin-tougher enforcement, increased treatment and preventative programs. And my office has broken up several gang rings already this year, and major crime is down 30% in Nassau County in the past 5 years.

Q: What do you plan to do about human trafficking and violent crime in Nassau County?

A: As the architect who started and led Nassau’s first-ever Special Victims Bureau, I’ve spent years cracking down on human trafficking. This year, we’ve arrested and charged several operators

of “massage parlors” that were fronts for human trafficking. Our office uses technology to crack down on human traffickers who have moved from the streets to the Internet and we established a court to deal with these cases specifically. I worked to create the Safe Center and am working to establish a Family Justice Center in Mineola to provide victims of domestic violence the resources they need.

To combat violent crime, I use relationships I’ve built over two decades in law enforcement. This year, we’ve worked with the FBI to break up gang rings bringing guns and drugs into our communities. My office also sponsors gun buybacks with police, churches and local organizations to get illegal guns off the street. In my years serving in Nassau, we’ve been able to get more than 3,500 guns off the street.

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town of north hempstead supervisor H Choose One H judi bosworth (DEM, WFP, IND, WEP)

Building and Planning Departments along with the Business and Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC) are hosting a seminar about what businesses need to know before opening Campaign Web Site: judibosworth.com or expanding a business. RepresentaCampaign Email: judibosworth@gmail.com tives from our Villages will be invited to participate. In addition, the BTDC Campaign Phone: (516) 816-6528 is administering a matching grant proCity/Town of Residence: Town of North Hempstead gram to encourage beautification of the Town’s main streets to make them more attractive to consumers. I continue to seek innovative ways to attract Prior Civic Service: exist throughout your town and the ef- businesses to the Town. I will work Judi Bosworth assumed office in fect it has on the residents and on the with the newly appointed North HempJanuary 2014, as the 37th Supervisor economy? stead Arts Advisory Council to pursue A: I share the concerns of many a plan to place artwork in empty storeof the Town of North Hempstead, following six years as the Nassau County residents about empty storefronts in fronts to showcase our many talented Legislator representing the 10th dis- the Town. I have taken steps to encour- artists and make the storefronts more trict and 16 years on the Great Neck age business development on our local attractive. main streets. I will continue to work Board of Education.

Q: What is the most important chalwith our Chambers of Commerce to lenge that will be faced by the town Questions: Q: How would you deal with the develop strategies to encourage busi- over the next two years and what will many empty storefronts that currently ness in our communities. The Town’s you do about it?

Anthony Bulzomi (rEP, CON, REF)

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Questions: Q: How would you deal with the many empty storefronts that currently exist throughout your town and the effect it has on the residents and on the economy?

A: - no response -

A: The most important challenge that the Town will face will be how to maintain our many facilities and continue to provide the level of service that our residents deserve and expect while holding the line on spending.

I met this challenge during my first term by finding savings opportunities and budgeting more effectively and efficiently. I refinanced bonds, reduced outside counsel fees by hundreds of thousands of dollars and aggressively and successfully sought grant opportunities, including a recently-awarded one-million-dollar grant for Project Independence transportation services.

I was able to save costs by consolidating the leadership of the Department of Services for the Aging and the Department of Community Services. Over the next two years I am committing to using our tax dollars responsibly while maintaining the services and benefits of which we are so proud.

Q: What is the most important challenge that will be faced by the town over the next two years and what will you do about it?

A: - no response -

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TOwN OF NOrTh hEmpsTEad rECEIvEr OF TaxEs H Choose One H CharLEs E. bErmaN (dEm, wFp, INd, wEp) Campaign Web Site: www.votecharlesberman.com Campaign Email: voteberman@gmail.com Campaign Phone: (516) 385-6486 City/Town of Residence: Roslyn Heights/ Town of North Hempstead Prior Civic Service: Charles Berman is a proven government affairs professional with a solid administrative background in business.

He is currently the Receiver of Taxes for the Town of North Hempstead. He was elected in a special election in 2010 and to a four year term in 2011. His career in public service began when he was appointed Deputy Town Clerk of the Town of Oyster Bay. In 2003, he was appointed Acting North Hempstead Receiver of Taxes. During his brief administration, Charlie implemented the first “lockbox” system for a Receiver of Taxes in Nassau County. This allowed for the depositing

of tax payments within 24 hours after being received resulting in increased interest income for the town. In 2004, Charlie was appointed to serve as Assistant to the Chairman of the Nassau County Board of Assessors. There he wrote personal correspondence, managed casework, and assisted constituents. He also worked on special assignments including: coordination of the department’s successful investigation (in cooperation with the New York State Attorney General’s Office) of over-billing practices by property tax reduction consultants. Before entering public office, Charlie was Vice President of Berman Agency, Inc., a

sCOTT d. dIamONd (rEp, CON, rEF)

family owned insurance brokerage firm.

Prior to that, he was Director of Operations of Pandick Technologies, Inc. NY, a division of Pandick Press. Now in his second term as North Hempstead Receiver of Taxes, Charlie oversees the annual mailing of 180,000 tax bills and reminder notices and the receipt and processing of 288,000 tax payments, including over 10,000 payments made in person at Town Hall and at community collection sites. In 2010, Charlie brought the Tax Office online with the Town’s “311” Call Center enabling taxpayers to receive prompt answers to their questions. Charlie is dedicated to making the tax-payment process as convenient as possible.

Toward this goal, the Tax Office accepts online credit card and check (ACH) payments at reduced fees, as well as payments at community collection sites.

Additionally, Charlie’s community outreach programs regarding property tax exemptions and assessment grievances have helped thousands of residents lower their tax payments. Charles Berman grew up in Nassau County and has been a resident of Roslyn Heights since 1988.

He is active in his community and Temple

Question: Q: Why should you be elected or reelected? Please be specific.

A: My reason why I should be elected. Overall I wish to make the office efCampaign Web Site: www.facebook.com/Scottficient and cost effective. My plan of acD-Diamond-for-Receiver-of-Taxes-North-Hemption when I am elected to the Receiver of stead-824499257628325 Taxes is to first reduce my salary 20% to Campaign Email: sddiamon@gmail.com its original salary. In 2014 the Democrats voted to give themselves raises. Next, I Campaign Phone: (718) 490-8921 will create hybrid positions thereby reCity/Town of Residence: Mineola, New York ducing the number of appointed employees in my office as this will also lower Prior Civic Service: the Office of Special Narcotics Prosecu- the office budget. Since 2013 the office Paralegal at the Nassau County Dis- tor, NYC. raised its budget from 1.6 close to 2 miltrict Attorney’s Office and Paralegal at

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where he served as Temple Sinai Brotherhood President from 1995-1998 and as Temple President from 2005-2007. Charlie has been married for over 32 years to Lisa Berman, an accomplished actress and singer in community theatre on Long Island. They are the proud parents of Jeremy, Rebecca, and Ben. Question: Q: Why should you be elected or reelected? Please be specific.

A: I believe my intimate knowledge of the property tax system from working for six years as Receiver of Taxes and formerly as Assistant to the Chairman of the Nassau County Board of Assessors, and my administrative background in business, makes me uniquely qualified for this office. I don’t think there is another person in North Hempstead who knows the system, the problems in it, and the residents’ concerns better than I do. I love helping people and that’s what I have to do every day. It has truly been an honor and pleasure to serve as Receiver of Taxes of North Hempstead and I hope to continue to do so for four more years.

lion dollars. Next, I will hold monthly grievance forums to discuss how residents can lower and save on their taxes. I will also start a pilot program for those homeowners who are struggling to pay their taxes, or meet payments, so they do not lose their homes. I will do this with volunteers and seek assistance from pro bono attorneys. Last, I will work with my IT staff in making sure that both the mobile app, and online payment system is functioning. With my ideas this will be a win-win for all.

Thank you.

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town of north hempstead councilmember - 2nd district H Choose One H henry s. golis jr.

(REP, CON, REF)

Prior Civic Service: Rotary International. Former Board Member Gift of Life Charity

City/Town of Residence: Albertson, New York

Questions: Q: What are the two most important challenges that will be faced by the Town of North Hempstead over the next two years, and what will you do to deal with these challenges?

A: Over development and infrastructure.

Q: What infrastructure needs in

peter j. zuckerman (DEM, WFP, IND, WEP)

This is a particularly daunting challenge, as expenses of maintaining our workforce continue to increase. I anticipate in the next several years that a number of difficult budgetary choices will have to be made by our Town government. Another very significant challenge is maintain and improving the physical infrastructure of our Town. There is a great deal of work to be done to keep our roads, parks, waterways, etc. and ensure that our town’s facilities are in top-notch condition for all to enjoy. Earlier this year, I supported Supervisor Bosworth’s initiative that established a five-year capital plan to address these needs in an organized and fiscally responsible manor.

Q: What infrastructure needs in your Town will be your priority in the coming year(s)?

A: We have some of the most beautiful parks in the country. Since I have taken

Campaign Email: FriendsofPeterZuckerman@gmail.com Campaign Phone: (516) 581-7116 City/Town of Residence: East Hills, New York

Prior Civic Service: I was a trustee in the Village of East Hills for 11 years prior to serving on the Town Board

years, and what will you do to deal with these challenges?

A: The biggest challenge is trying to operate the Town of North Hempstead government within the constraints of the tax cap. In order to provide some property Questions: Q: What are the two most important tax relief for homeowners, it is vital that challenges that will be faced by the Town every effort be made to keep our Town of North Hempstead over the next two budget within New York State’s tax cap.

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your Town will be your priority in the coming year(s)?

A: Up grading the Town satellite parks.

Q: In order to keep young people in our communities, jobs and affordable housing must be available. How will you address these issues?

A: Give tax incentives to small business to hire new employees. Give property tax breaks to young people buying houses for the first time.

office, I have made sure that our parks have received the attention they need, from a new greenhouse at Clark Gardens to completely redone walkway at Caemmerer Park. I have also worked hard to ensure our streets are repaved and repaired. I also remained focused on the redevelopment of the Roslyn Country Club Facilities.

Q: In order to keep young people in our communities, jobs and affordable housing must be available. How will you address these issues?

A: Providing more job opportunities and affordable housing for young people must be a core focus of local economic development. The Town of North Hempstead must partner with neighboring communities, Nassau County, and New York State in order to ensure that housing and employment initiatives are in place and yielding the results that we all support.

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town of north hempstead council district 4 H Choose One H

Questions: Q: How would you deal with the many empty storefronts that currently exist throughout your town and the effect it has on the residents and on the economy?

A: Solutions are complex and differ by main street. In Manhasset, there is not enough parking for customers.

TONH occupies over 170 parking spaces in the center of town, many of them reserved spaces that often go unused.

Instead of telling shoppers they cannot park in these lots, TONH should lease parking spaces to the Park District for shoppers and find offsite parking or move some employees to alternate TONH offices. Parking spaces need to be marked on Plandome Rd in order

Mary katherine D. Barket (REP, CON, REF)

anna m. kaplan (DEM, WFP, IND, WEP)

Campaign Web Site: www.marykaybarket.com

Campaign Web Site: www.annamkaplan.com

Campaign Email: contact@marykaybarket.com

Campaign Email: FriendsofAnnaKaplan@gmail.com

Campaign Phone: (516) 660-8689

Campaign Phone: (516) 468-3634

City/Town of Residence: Manhasset, NY

City/Town of Residence: Great Neck, New York

to make the most efficient use of the space, and the TONH needs to enforce the 1 hr. parking limit. In Manhasset and Great Neck landlords are charging high rents. It is more financially advantageous for some to have the tax loss carryforward than to have tenants.

Working with local mayors and Albany, we will give them incentives (positive or negative) to lease their storefronts.

We need to reach out to the local community, especially young people, to determine what stores would attract them back to our main streets.

Q: What is the most important challenge that will be faced by the town over the next two years and what will you do about it?

A: Our town needs to change the culture

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of local government to make it efficient and responsive. The government should be there to provide for and to serve its constituents; the constituents are not there to provide for the government. Reserving prime parking spaces for themselves and voting themselves salary increases are symptomatic of an attitude of entitlement that borders on institutional arrogance. No other service industry provides the employees the best parking spaces while allowing the customers to fend for themselves. I will roll back the pay increases, open town parking lots to local residents, and communicate from the top down that we are there to serve the constituents, and doing so is a privilege.

Prior Civic Service: I was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Great Neck Public Library District in 2007 where, in addition to being appointed Vice President in the third year of my term, I also served as Chairperson of the Policy and Bylaws Committee. I also served on the Town of North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals prior to my election to the Town Board in 2011.

Questions: Q: How would you deal with the many empty storefronts that currently exist throughout your town and the effect it has on the residents and on the economy?

A: There are a host of factors that contribute to vacant retail spaces in some (but certainly not all) of the areas of my district. There is however no single “one size fits all” solution for every area. The community must decide for itself what changes it is prepared to make to assist local businesses and

I will support that choice.

I’ve worked closely with the chambers of commerce to assist local businesses as well as to understand each community’s’ unique vision for itself. I also hosted a meeting between local small business owners and Lieutenant Governor Hochul as a forum for concerns and suggestions to be discussed directly with the Governor’s office. At the town level, we offer free business education seminars, fund a dedicated Business & Tourism Development entity with almost $100k annually and feature local businesses on North Hempstead TV. We do still have some empty storefronts in my district, but I’m proud to say we’ve also had many new businesses open during my term.

Q: What is the most important challenge that will be faced by the town over the next two years and what will you do about it?

A: Undoubtedly, the most important challenge facing North Hempstead

over the next two years will be staying within the 2% tax cap. The town provides vital services to many of its residents-particularly its seniors and children-and the costs of providing these services, as well as our other important commitments, continue to increase at much greater rates than the cap allows.

Our only option is conservative budgeting with a sharp eye on debt reduction in order to save on interest payments in the long term. In the past year, the town has reduced its debt by $22 million, and we estimate a further reduction of nearly $8 million by the end of 2015.

That’s one of the reasons why the town just received a near-perfect Aa1 rating from Moody’s Investors Service for the fourth consecutive time in two years. Alongside Supervisor Bosworth, I’ve made it a point to focus closely on the town’s finances and we are committed to keeping North Hempstead fiscally strong while staying within the tax cap.

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TOwN OF NOrTh hEmpsTEad COuNCIL dIsTrICT 6 H Choose One H EmILy bEys (dEm, wFp, INd, grE, wEp) Questions: Q: How would you deal with the many empty storefronts that currently exist throughout your town and the effect it has on the residents and on the economy?

A: I will work towards filling the empty stores by fast racking the approval process for retail

and commercial building applicants. The 6th Council District contains more unincorporated areas than other district in the Town and so I will dedicate specific building department office hours to facilitate the process and augment the efforts of the applicant advocate.

Q: What is the most im-

portant challenge that will be faced by the town over the next two years and what will you do about it?

A: The biggest problem the Town will face over the next two years is maintaining the high level of services North Hempstead residents deserve, while controlling spending. As a

councilwoman, I will work with villages and neighboring municipalities to share services and achieve economy of scale. I look forward to working with Supervisor Bosworth to come up with innovative ideas and technologies to continue to make government more efficient.

ing parts of the LIRR station. I created the “Port as a Destination” tourism program designed to promote our waterfront and businesses on lower Main Street and Manhasset Isle. North Hempstead, and in particular the Port Washington Peninsula, must be perceived as a business friendly place. We need to let potential tenants know that permit applications for new businesses qualify for expedited review. Small business owners on tight budgets need an advocate, who could be an existing employee, who would be tasked with the job of advising and helping small business own-

ers relocate and open businesses on our Main Streets.

Q: What is the most important challenge that will be faced by the town over the next two years and what will you do about it?

A: We must make every resident, regardless of party, income or influence, feel he or she is engaged and has someone looking out for his or her interests. I have tried my best to serve every constituency: Commuters, small business owners, parents and underserved- residents. In order to meet this challenge, it will be critical to continue to find

ways for our Town budget to stay within the tax cap without eliminating programs and services that constituents have come to rely upon; all while maintaining, and if necessary, replacing our aging infrastructure. I will continue to advocate to reduce expenses by holding non-union salary increases to the tax cap percentage; eliminating outside consultants and lawyers; communicating with residents through our Town App, the Town website, and e-newsletters instead of expensive quarterly mailers, except for those who choose to opt-in.

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dINa m. dEgIOrgIO (rEp, CON, rEF) Questions: Q: How would you deal with the many empty storefronts that currently exist throughout your town and the effect it has on the residents and on the economy?

A: We must attract shoppers and potential tenants to our Main Street by increasing our “curb appeal” and being more business friendly. I created a grant funded program which gives eligible merchants up to $2,500.00 (no matching funds required) to replace a sign or awning. I secured funds to hire an engineering firm to re- design our upper Main Street streetscape, includ-

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nassau county legislature district 2 H Choose One H Siela Bynoe (DEM, WFP, IND, WEP)

Questions: Q: Federal and State aid to the counties is being slashed. How can the county maintain the level of quality of services the residents of Nassau County deserve?

A: The fight to maintain the high level of services Nassau County residents deserve must begin with reigning in wasteful spending in the County’s $2.95 billion budget. This begins with open and transparent government. For example, any contract that is less than

$25 thousand does not currently require legislative approval. This has resulted in nearly $10 million in “no-bid” contracts being awarded for amounts just below the $25 thousand threshold in recent years. Emergency contracts under $100 thousand also do not require legislative approval. I recently co-sponsored legislation to create a bipartisan panel to approve any emergency contracts over $5 thousand within 48 hours of the spending request. This increased transparency

Cornelius Todd Smith (rEP, CON, REF)

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will force a more effective use of taxpayer dollars. We must also prioritize whatever funds we have available to maximize taxpayer services.

Q: What is the most important challenge that will be faced by the county over the next two years and what would you do to deal with it?

A: The single most important issue Nassau County faces is unequivocally stunted economic growth. We find ourselves at a tipping point that we can grow our way out of by expanding our tax base through a shared-solutions, regional approach to economic development led by governmental leaders from the State, both Long Island counties as well as the business community working in concert.

The recreational and commercial development planned for the Hub is a step in the right direction through the creation of temporary and permanent jobs in addition to moving properties on to the tax rolls. Expanding the vision for the Hub to include the creation of whole new STEM-

related industries such as bio-electronic medicine has the exciting potential to provide a long lasting economic engine for all of Long Island. Our leaders will have to work together to provide incentives for new businesses to locate here.

Q: An inordinate amount of our drinking water is either contaminated or at an increasing risk from saltwater intrusion. If elected, how will you remedy the situation?

A: We can protect our drinking water with increased governmental oversight.

In December of 2013, just before I joined the legislature, Nassau County created the Long Island Commission on Aquifer Protection (LICAP). We must empower LICAP by providing funding for a monitoring program and by making sure that qualified experts are a part of the committee. We must also continue to act in a bipartisan manner to prevent neighboring municipalities from gaining access to aquifers and potentially contaminating our drinking water.

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over the next two years and what would you do to deal with it?

A: - no response Q: Federal and State aid to the counQ: An inordinate amount of our ties is being slashed. How can the county maintain the level of quality of services drinking water is either contaminated or the residents of Nassau County deserve? at an increasing risk from saltwater intrusion. If elected, how will you remedy A: - no response Q: What is the most important chal- the situation?

A: - no response lenge that will be faced by the county

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Nassau COuNTy LEgIsLaTurE dIsTrICT 3 H Choose One H LawrENCE hIrsh (grE) Questions: idents of Nassau County deserve? years and what would you do to Q: Federal and State aid to A: - no response deal with it? the counties is being slashed.

Q: What is the most imporA: - no response How can the county maintain the tant challenge that will be faced Q: An inordinate amount of level of quality of services the res- by the county over the next two our drinking water is either con-

taminated or at an increasing risk from saltwater intrusion. If elected, how will you remedy the situation?

A: - no response -

FELIx O. quaysON (rEp, CON, rEF) Questions: Q: Federal and State aid to the counties is being slashed.

How can the county maintain the level of quality of services the residents of Nassau County deserve?

A: Residents and the county need advocates at the legislature level to advocate for county at the state and federal levels. We need proper accountability and assessment of our programs in

the county. We need to provide adequate data and documented program oriented results in order for the state and federal levels to give the county what it wants.

Q: What is the most important challenge that will be faced by the county over the next two years and what would you do to deal with it?

A: The county will face a slashed in economic development and investment ventures

for our quality of life. I will bring more investment into the county, accountability measures, and economic revitalization that would help grow jobs for young adults and working professionals, while lowering taxes for residents.

Q: An inordinate amount of our drinking water is either contaminated or at an increasing risk from saltwater intrusion. If elected, how will you remedy the

situation?

A: We need to have people that are ready-specialist to monitor and assess out drinking water dams. We need to have periodic inspections on the sites. The county need to train more professionals who would be available to solve such crises. I will advocate for the county to fund the training of capable local professionals that will take on these crises and

to gain control over exploding county personnel costs Q: What is the most important challenge that will be faced by the county over the next two years and what would you do to deal with it?

A: Due to the mismanagement of the current administration, our county will face bankruptcy if something is not done to avert this crisis. We must review the current practices of the County which includes uncontrollable spending to politically connected firms doing unnecessary work. I would like to see many pieces of legislation that I co-sponsored or joined to be at least be considered for debate, unlike the current system in which the Republican majority does not even allow it to be heard. I would make sure that

we adopt legislation and fair practices that demand transparency. I would advocate for an inspector general that would fairly and appropriately oversee the procurement/contracting process. I would request a forensic accounting of the county’s finances to see where all the money we pay in high taxes and fees go.

Q: An inordinate amount of our drinking water is either contaminated or at an increasing risk from saltwater intrusion. If elected, how will you remedy the situation?

A: What we need is a compact similar to the Delaware SUSQUEHANNA water- compact that will pull together experts and the DEC and Water suppliers and municipalities to decide what we must do to preserve

our water. We must make sure we can protect the quality, and quantity of our water sources.

This may or may entail an increase in the relatively small price we currently pay for water but the benefits of this will be priceless. I receive many phone calls from constituents regarding brown or rusty water. We need another entity that can pull together experts across county and state and regional lines.

Our water is too important to be subject to political partisanship.

This entity would be apolitical and responsible for making a plan to protect our aquifers. I am very concerned about NYC’s recent attempt to tap into our water supply. I would also continue to study the issue to try to stay abreast of the current state of the drinking water.

CarrIE a. sOLagEs (dEm, wFp, INd) Questions: Q: Federal and State aid to the counties is being slashed.

How can the county maintain the level of quality of services the residents of Nassau County deserve?

A: We can maintain quality of services if Federal and State aid is cut by the following. Funding that is now spent can and must be reallocated to other purposes.

Some of our expenses should be re-directed to essential county functions, such as: i. infrastructure maintenance and improvement; ii. Creation of a proper, fair and cost effective tax assessment system. iii. Proper training of our employees, so that less governmental work is outsourced to expensive firms iv. Determine what outsourcing is actually to the County’s advantage; v. Planning

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Nassau COuNTy LEgIsLaTurE dIsTrICT 8 H Choose One H CarL r. gErraTO (dEm, wFp, wEp) Questions: Q: Federal and State aid to the counties is being slashed.

How can the county maintain the level of quality of services the residents of Nassau County deserve?

A: One of the first things the elected officials in Nassau County have to do is admit there is a problem. To maintain our level of services Nassau

County needs to start by having Department Heads giving a percentage of their salary back to help support the services. If our county workforce can be frozen for 3 years to help fill budget holes, then the high paid Department Heads can help too.

Q: What is the most important challenge that will be faced by the county over the

next two years and what would you do to deal with it?

A: Borrowing money to cover budget shortfalls needs to stop. Only in Nassau is the borrowing of money income and not debt. Nassau County needs to start acting like they would at home with their personal finances.

Q: An inordinate amount of our drinking water is either

contaminated or at an increasing risk from saltwater intrusion. If elected, how will you remedy the situation?

A: I am not in expert on this subject however I will reach out to those who are. With such a serious situation an informed decision is the most important way to be. Far too often elected officials make uninformed knee jerk decisions.

attract high tech industries. I support the County Executive’s initiative in bringing Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to the Hub to attract research and development institutions. The growing Film and TV industry is thriving in Nassau due to the County Executive and the Legislature’s efforts.

Q: An inordinate amount of our drinking water is either contaminated or at an increasing risk from saltwater intrusion. If elected, how will you remedy the situation?

A: First, I disagree with the assertion that an inordinate amount of our drinking water is contaminated. Nassau County’s

water supply is safe and heavily tested. Nevertheless, we must continue to be vigilant in protecting our water supply. To that end, together with Suffolk County, we have established the LI Commission on Aquifer Protection which has been charged to produce a Groundwater Management Plan and State of the Aquifer Report. We have also reestablished funding for the US Geological Survey to test and analyze our groundwater supplies.

A regional approach, working with our partners in Suffolk, is the only path to maintaining a fresh, adequate, and safe water supply.

vINCENT T. musCarELLa (rEp, CON, INd, rEF)

Questions: Q: Federal and State aid to the counties is being slashed.

How can the county maintain the level of quality of services the residents of Nassau County deserve?

A: I have been a proponent of Zero Based Budgeting since my election to the Legislature.

Each department head should be asked every year to justify expenses from dollar one rather than adding dollars to a prior year’s expenses. Departments within the county need to be consolidated to achieve the synergies of overlapping functions.

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els of government such as Villages, Towns, and School Districts.

And where private industry can truly provide better services, I am in favor of exploring Public/ Private partnerships.

Q: What is the most important challenge that will be faced by the county over the next two years and what would you do to deal with it?

A: Taxes is the single most important issue facing the county. Our Young People and our Senior Citizens are being priced out of living here. Aside from holding the line on expenses (see Answer 1), the tax base needs to expand. We achieve this by tapping into the educated workforce to

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Nassau COuNTy LEgIsLaTurE dIsTrICT 9 H Choose One H maL NaThaN (dEm, wFp, wEp) Questions: Q: Federal and State aid to the counties is being slashed. How can the county maintain the level of quality of services the residents of Nassau County deserve?

A: With decreasing funding sources from outside the County, it is even more important that taxpayer dollars be used as efficiently as possible. Since the County fell under Republican control in 2009, after school programs have been cut, police precincts were closed and many County employees were laid off. Since then, police overtime has reached an all-time high and, as a result, taxpayers have not realized any savings. The work County employees used to perform is now outsourced to politically connected private contractors and is costing taxpayers even more.

These are just a few examples of

the inefficiencies in our budget.

Now that we’re facing a deficit, instead of cutting these unnecessary contracts, the County is coming up with fictitious revenue sources, like $20 million for a casino that doesn’t yet exist. The best way to maintain services is to face our financial reality, cut the patronage contracts and prioritize our constituents, not our friends.

Q: What is the most important challenge that will be faced by the county over the next two years and what would you do to deal with it?

A: The County’s most important challenge over the next two years will be the budget. Foremost, we need to be honest with taxpayers. The County Executive claims there has a not been a tax increase in six years, yet he raised taxes 3.4% last year and proposed a 1.2% increase for this year. This

fiction conceals a bigger problem; the County is spending more than we’re taking in. To balance the budget, the County has relied on bogus revenue sources like a casino that does not yet exist, and by selling the County’s valuable assets for one time revenue injections.

For example, the County bus service was sold to a private operator for a onetime cash infusion. The private company made massive service cuts and more are likely to follow. The County also recently sold the sewer system in a similar deal. Now this essential service is controlled by an entity motivated by profit, not public welfare. We need to selling off our infrastructure and take control of our County’s future.

Q: An inordinate amount of our drinking water is either contaminated or at an increasing risk

from saltwater intrusion. If elected, how will you remedy the situation?

A: As a member of the Hempstead Harbor and Manhasset Bay protection committees, I address the issue of water contamination on a daily basis. As a legislator, I will propose legislation requiring that residential and commercial construction projects incorporate materials with more permeable surfaces, allowing more water to pass cleanly into our aquifers. I will also promote the use of rain gardens and the expansion of STOP Programs. Defective septic systems also pose a risk to our aquifers. I will work to reduce the number septic systems and make sure that any still in use are working properly. I will also work with both sides of the aisle to keep neighboring municipalities from using our aquifers.

the renovation of the Coliseum, which will be undertaken without taxpayer funds. We will continue to pursue new and innovative approaches to government. However, true reform will only come when the state and federal government begin to lift the mandates or at least provide necessary funds to pay for these mandates.

Q: What is the most important challenge that will be faced by the county over the next two years and what would you do to deal with it?

A: The most important issue facing the county is high property taxes. In the next two years we must continue to make the difficult decisions that we have made since taking over the Majority at the Legislature. Since 2010, my Republican colleagues and I have supported county budgets that froze property taxes four of the last five years. Our actions and initiatives have saved the average Nas-

sau taxpayer more than $2600.

This includes eliminating the home energy tax, cancelling the previous administration’s planned tax increases, consolidating county government, implementing costcutting initiatives, and partnering with business to provide services more efficiently and at less cost to taxpayers. In the coming term, I will continue to seek ways to hold the line on taxes by reducing expenditures and spurring economic growth and jobs creation. I also look forward to continuing the reform of the assessment system, which will save county taxpayers $60 - $80 million a year.

Q: An inordinate amount of our drinking water is either contaminated or at an increasing risk from saltwater intrusion. If elected, how will you remedy the situation?

A: Our drinking water is a precious resource to every Long Islander. As Legislator, I have supported

legislation to ensure a regional approach to protecting our water resources. I have also opposed a proposed action by New York City to open wells in Queens that would have pumped water from protected aquifers and increased saltwater intrusion. I cosponsored legislation to create the Long Island Commission on Aquifer Protection, which will prepare a “State of the Aquifer” report and a “Groundwater Management Plan.” I also cosponsored legislation creating the Water Resources Board to proactively assess and defend against threats to Nassau County’s groundwater resources. I will work with both of these organizations and others to identify and mitigate threats as they appear.

I will also continue to advocate for restored funding for the U.S. Geological Survey by the county and the water providers that have historically contributed to the Survey.

rIChard j. NICOLELLO (rEp, CON, INd, rEF) Questions: Q: Federal and State aid to the counties is being slashed. How can the county maintain the level of quality of services the residents of Nassau County deserve?

A: The combination of costly mandates and cuts in federal and state funding continues to burden local government budgets and push costs onto property taxes and taxpayers. Nevertheless, we have been able to reduce spending in Nassau County while maintaining services.

The Republican Majority at the Legislature has done this by consolidating departments, reducing the labor force by 2200 employees and implementing waste reduction and cost-cutting initiatives. We have entered public-private partnerships, which have saved taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. While reducing expenses, we have acted to upgrade the county’s critical infrastructure and have approved

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LIsa bENjamIN (rEp, CON, rEF) A: Nassau County needs a strong and vocal advocate for funding from state and federal agencies like NIFA (Nassau County Interim Finance Authority.) Whether federal or state funding is slashed, the new legislator must be vigilant in reigning in any unnecessary spending or waste.

One such example is to have greater oversight and transparency in the Questions: approval of County contracts under Q: Federal and State aid to the the level of $25,000. We must concounties is being slashed. How can tinue to cut patronage jobs or those the county maintain the level of for political favor. If we execute such quality of services the residents of cost cutting measures, we can more Nassau County deserve? easily sustain the high quality of ser-

vices that Nassau County residents deserve.

Q: What is the most important challenge that will be faced by the county over the next two years and what would you do to deal with it?

A: Looking ahead, we must address the shortfall in sales tax revenue for the County in addition to the added pressure of rising health care costs. We must continue to support public-private partnerships which translates into millions of dollars in revenue for the County including the construction of a state of the art cancer center by Memorial Sloan

Kettering. Another example is the redevelopment of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum which will garner over 4 million dollars annually for the County for decades to come.

We must attract new industries such as technology and film and encourage existing businesses to stay in Nassau County.

Q: An inordinate amount of our drinking water is either contaminated or at an increasing risk from saltwater intrusion. If elected, how will you remedy the situation?

A: A good Nassau County legislator must work hard to strike a

balance between industry needs and the preservation of our drinking water. As a legislator I would work towards funding action based upon the geophysical studies identifying the threat. Currently there are no regulations placed on the industrial pumping of water. The pumping involved with public water supply must be recorded and reported. Current methods are not helping to keep the aquifers sustainable. Lawmakers and scientists must work together to ensure clean water in Nassau County and to maintain sustainability in the aquifers for our future.

more jobs and affordable housing so young people will want to raise families here.

Q: An inordinate amount of our drinking water is either contaminated or at an increasing risk from saltwater intrusion. If elected, how will you remedy the situation?

A: As a past Director of the Water Authority of Great Neck North, I realize how important it is to protect our drinking water from contamination and saltwater intrusion. We must protect our aquifers and maintain high standards for our wells. It is important for the County to monitor on a regular basis the contents of our water which

is under the jurisdiction of multiple water districts and to hold public forums. Saltwater intrusion is always a threat on Long Island and all our water districts are aware of this. Most recently, when New York City was preparing to re-open wells in Queens which would have had an impact on our wells in bordering Nassau municipalities, there was a huge public outcry which led to the cancellation of this plan. I attend many meetings all over Long Island about our drinking water and will continue to participate in such forums, staying abreast of issues that affect our water supply, and sharing information with constituents.

age projects that harness the earth’s natural forces, such as wind, sea movement and solar energy, and discourage practices that accelerate climate change. For example, I would work to set up frequent, convenient, inexpensive bus loops from LIRR stations and shopping hubs to cut down on private car trips. I would also plan for rising sea levels.

Q: An inordinate amount of our drinking water is either contaminated or at an increasing risk from saltwater intrusion. If elected, how will you remedy the situation?

A: Scientists and technicians should be in charge of this, not politicians. I would ensure that scientists are indeed in charge, and I would follow their advice.

Of course, some contaminants are already present in our water sup-

ply and must be removed through standard water treatment such as scrubbers. Water districts should cooperate and coordinate with each other to monitor water at entry and exit points to ensure its safety. We need to locate and test sources of pollutants and do whatever it takes to reduce or stop them from entering the water supply. Different contaminants call for different purification processes. The collection and purification of rainwater could supplement groundwater pumping, and would not need to be desalinated. Demand for water should be reduced by encouraging citizens to plant drought-tolerant lawns instead of water-thirsty grass. The watering of lawns from rain barrels rather than from drinking water should be encouraged.

ELLEN w. bIrNbaum (dEm, wFp, INd)

Questions: Q: Federal and State aid to the counties is being slashed. How can the county maintain the level of quality of services the residents of Nassau County deserve?

A: It is vitally important for the County to continue to supply pub-

lic services to all its residents, from youth to senior citizens. Our residents deserve quality services including bus transportation, police, social services, efficient sewers, community college to name but a few. The County must maintain these services by trimming unnecessary expenses such as expensive outside contracts and patronage jobs. As Federal and State aid is decreased, the County must have a realistic budget which relies on cutting all unnecessary expenditures.

Q: What is the most important challenge that will be faced by the county over the next two years and what would you do to deal with it?

A: The most difficult challenge that Nassau County faces is balancing its budget without relying on excessive borrowing. There has to be greater transparency in the contracting process. There must be total disclosure regarding the use of lobbyists or political contributions. For too long, there has been a culture of “pay to play” which has contributed to overspending by the County for services. Nassau County must create a realistic budget which does not include increased taxes or fees to residents who already are paying some of the highest taxes in the Country. We need to build a stronger economy with

CassaNdra j. LEms (grE)

Questions: Q: Federal and State aid to the counties is being slashed. How can the county maintain the level of quality of services the residents of Nassau County deserve?

A: Closely review and monitor county contracts. Identify and cut pork barrel projects. Do away with property taxes (thus saving money currently spent on assessment appeals) and replace them with a graduated county income

tax sufficient to cover a reasonable county budget. Institute a 1% real estate transfer tax for residential and commercial real estate valued at over $1 million. Collect taxes on medical marijuana sales. Locate a casino at Belmont or at the Nassau Coliseum site, and collect the profits into county coffers. Let the county attorney’s office handle the county’s legal matters, restoring previously cut staff. Cut outside legal contracts to the bare bones.

Staff attorneys typically cost about $50-$100 per hour, while outside attorneys charge $150-500 per hour. Privatization of legal services costs too much. Stop all law enforcement relating to marijuana possession; release all prisoners currently jailed for that offense. Parole more prisoners in general. Jails cost money.

Q: What is the most important challenge that will be faced by the county over the next two years and what would you do to deal with it?

A: One possibility is recovery from a catastrophic hurricane strike or other future disaster. I’d train more citizens in emergency preparedness, and put stronger emergency plans in place. Bring the CERT program into public schools, colleges and workplaces. Another possibility is that honeybees and sea life will die off catastrophically, leaving us with greatly reduced food supplies. I would ban many pesticides, especially those that kill bees, and ban many fertilizers that run off into our coastal waters.

Climate change looms increasingly larger in our future, and we need to deal with it at the local level. As a county legislator, I would encour-

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nassau county legislature district 11 H Choose One H Matthew J. Connolly (REP, CON, REF) Questions: Q: Federal and State aid to the counties is being slashed. How can the county maintain the level of quality of services the residents of Nassau County deserve?

A: Living in Nassau County, we enjoy a suburban quality of life and the services that come with it. To maintain the quality of services that we all benefit from, we must first continue to stimulate economic development. First, the fiscal responsibility that we have seen exhibited by our Republican county legislators must continue; specifically cutting wasteful spending and passing money saving initiatives to benefit our communities. As Legislator, I will work to save taxpayers money and will always look to increase revenue in our county - not through tax increases, but through economic development and job creation. The HUB

redevelopment alone is an example of the type of project that will create jobs and lead to substantial economic growth for Nassau County. I will work to ensure that local businesses have the ability to thrive, which will lead to local economies doing the same. Through these efforts we will be able to maintain our quality of services and quality of life.

Q: What is the most important challenge that will be faced by the county over the next two years and what would you do to deal with it?

A: Continuing to fight against higher taxes and maintaining the drop in the crime rate are two issues that our county will continue to face over the next two years. The high cost of living in our county can be burdensome to many families. I understand the challenges facing families in our communities, as my wife and I face them ourselves raising our one year

old son. I am committed to fighting against tax hikes which drive up our cost of living. As your Legislator, I will do everything in my power to maintain our quality of life while reining in unnecessary spending. But economic issues are meaningless if we are not safe. Crime is on the decline, down 25% since 2009, but there is always more than we can do to protect our communities. My experience as a prosecutor makes me uniquely qualified to address these safety issues. I will work to ensure that our police officers have everything they need to protect our community. Public safety is my top priority.

Q: An inordinate amount of our drinking water is either contaminated or at an increasing risk from saltwater intrusion. If elected, how will you remedy the situation?

A: We must protect our drinking water as it is an essential resource.

We must defend against saltwater intrusion that can be caused by the reopening of abandoned wells among other outside influences. The problem is further complicated by the fact that in Nassau County water is pumped by multiple providers. As Legislator, I would consult with environmental experts, and work with local entities such as the Water Resources Board and the Long Island Commission on Aquifer Protection to address these issues. I would work to secure state and federal grant monies to improve our public water systems.

The legislation proposed by Senator Martins regarding abandoned wells is an example of how Republican officials are pushing for a solution to this problem. In addition, as your Legislator I would advocate for additional state resources to be allocated to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

of Finance and one of only five members of the County’s Budget Review committee, I am in an excellent position to help make these goals a reality‌ and to continue to demand cost cutting and efficiency measures of all County departments.

Q: An inordinate amount of our drinking water is either contaminated or at an increasing risk from saltwater intrusion. If elected, how will you remedy the situation?

A: I have and will continue to be a staunch steward of our environment. As County Legislator, I drafted, presented and received unanimous legislative approval on a bill that prevents the sale of fracking waste products (sometimes used

in ice melt products) in Nassau County. Melting ice and snow seeps into our ground water and runs into waterways. My office also secured $12 million in County funding to conduct a sewer feasibility study of Hempstead Harbor’s eastern shore and install sewers in shoreline homes. I was also a member of the team of community and government leaders who successfully steered New York City away from considering pumping 33 million gallons of water a day from wells that source the same aquifer many of us rely on for drinking water. The fight is continuous, but I am steadfast in my resolve to protect our drinking water for generations to come.

Delia M. Deriggi Whitton (DEM, WFP, IND, GRE, WEP) Questions: Q: Federal and State aid to the counties is being slashed. How can the county maintain the level of quality of services the residents of Nassau County deserve?

A: While sound fiscal management is clearly the best way to curtail spending, we need to put a halt to waste and questionable contracts, lack of oversight and non-disclosure of relationships. To ensure tax dollars are best represented, I am proposing: a charter revision to ban the loophole that allows no-bid, no-review personal service contracts under $25,000 to automatically pass without going before the Legislature; pushing for full disclosure of relationships, whether

between consultants and lobbyists or otherwise; and, fighting for stricter, more formal oversight to ensure checks and balances in government are followed, regardless of the circumstance.

Q: What is the most important challenge that will be faced by the county over the next two years and what would you do to deal with it?

A: Continuing to operate effectively and in the best interest of the people of Nassau County, while always being mindful of reining in spending as much as possible. This will help to minimize tax increases, which is critical to the stability and future of the County and the entirety of Long Island. As Ranking Member

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Nassau COuNTy LEgIsLaTurE dIsTrICT 14 H Choose One H syLvIa a. CabaNa (dEm, wEp) Questions: Q: Federal and State aid to the counties is being slashed.

How can the county maintain the level of quality of services the residents of Nassau County deserve?

A: Better use can be made of our own internal tax dollars which can supplement Federal and State Aid. To start with, no contract should be exempt from Legislative oversight. We have recently seen tens of millions of dollars in ‘crony’ contracts issued to political insiders – each awarded under the limit requir-

ing review by the Legislature.

This is just one glaring example of how are valuable tax dollars are wasted and can be put to better use.

Q: What is the most important challenge that will be faced by the county over the next two years and what would you do to deal with it?

A: One great challenge will be to restore people’s trust in our government and political leaders. It is sad that too many bad apples ruin the barrel, making it hard for truly dedicated public servants to get the job done.

Right now, time is what is needed to restore the public’s trust in government. During that time, we have to work for the people’s good. Over the past couple of years, the people have been assaulted with a powerful State Senator, twisting arms to obtain high paying, no-show jobs for his son – allegedly in return for that influence to be used to secure public contracts. The only way we can give the public a chance to heal is to remove those who commit the offenses and those who turn a blind eye to it all.

Q: An inordinate amount of

our drinking water is either contaminated or at an increasing risk from saltwater intrusion. If elected, how will you remedy the situation?

A: Further studies should be funded with money saved from cutting illegal contracts. In doing so, it is very important to put together a staff consisting of not only environmental experts but physicians as well. The rate of illnesses which are potentially caused by our environment cannot be ignored. The health and safety of our citizens must always remain a top priority.

will also bolster our economy by bringing jobs and encouraging spending to increase sales tax revenue. Regardless, the federal and state governments must contribute their fair share and the state must stop consuming the County budget with unfunded mandates.

Q: What is the most important challenge that will be faced by the county over the next two years and what would you do to deal with it?

A: The most important challenge that will be faced by the County will continue to be balancing the budget without raising taxes. I will continue to support initiatives that will help us to do that such as assessment reform, increasing economic growth through further development of the film industry, the healthcare

industry and the redevelopment of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. We currently have the lowest unemployment rate in the region and can maintain or improve upon that by keeping businesses in Nassau County that provide well-paying jobs which enable our residents to live and work here.

Q: An inordinate amount of our drinking water is either contaminated or at an increasing risk from saltwater intrusion. If elected, how will you remedy the situation?

A: Water is one of our most precious resources and keeping our drinking water clean is, therefore, extremely important.

In my district, which includes parts of Hicksville and Bethpage, water quality and the protection of our groundwater resources

has been an especially important focus for me. In that regard, I have been proactive in the protection of our groundwater resources by supporting the revival of the Water Resources Board, by banning waste products resulting from hydro-fracking from entering our sewer system and by pushing for a State of the Aquifer report and a comprehensive Groundwater Management Plan. If re-elected, our water quality and the protection of our groundwater resources will remain a priority for me and I will maintain my relationships with the local civic associations, water districts and environmental groups who share the same concerns so that we continue to take a proactive approach on this very important issue.

Laura m. sChaEFEr (rEp, CON, INd, rEF)

Questions: Q: Federal and State aid to the counties is being slashed.

How can the county maintain the level of quality of services the residents of Nassau County deserve?

A: The County can maintain the level of quality of services by continually looking for ways to reduce spending and create efficiencies in government. This has already been accomplished by this Administration and the County Legislature through the consolidation of departments, public-private partnerships and by revising contracts for county employees that require new hires to pay a percentage of their benefits, resulting in greater savings in the future. A focus on development and the encouragement of new businesses in the County

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Nassau COuNTy LEgIsLaTurE dIsTrICT 16 H Choose One H aNgEL CEpEda (rEp, CON, rEF) Questions: Q: Federal and State aid to the counties is being slashed. How can the county maintain the level of quality of services the residents of Nassau County deserve?

A: As legislator my goal would be to increase revenue by growing our local economy and tax base through strategic new developments such as the HUB redevelopment, renovation of Nassau Coliseum and Memorial Sloan Kettering cancer center while holding the line on property taxes. I would work closely with our State and Federal partners to eliminate unfunded mandates and bring funding home to Nassau County to grow new industries. To control expenses I would support further restructuring of County government. I would work on tightening the county’s tax

certiorari practices and developing favorable public-private partnerships.

Q: What is the most important challenge that will be faced by the county over the next two years and what would you do to deal with it?

A: Many Long Islanders are struggling to survive with a stagnant economy and high property taxes. The most important challenge facing Nassau County over the two years is to grow our local economy because our County residents have made it abundantly clear that raising property taxes is not the answer. As legislator my goal would be to increase revenue by growing our local economy and tax base through strategic new developments while holding the line on property taxes. I would work closely with our State and Federal

partners to eliminate unfunded mandates and bring funding home to Nassau County to grow new industries. Our goal should be to continue to reign in county spending and partner with our NYS elected officials to help the county get relief from unfunded mandates as well as to get a fairer share of the taxes that Nassau County residents send to Albany and Washington.

Q: An inordinate amount of our drinking water is either contaminated or at an increasing risk from saltwater intrusion. If elected, how will you remedy the situation?

A: There is no question that our groundwater is an essential resource and must be protected at all costs. The challenge in Nassau County (NC) is that water is pumped by multiple providers, often making coordination difficult

and challenging regional planning.

The NC Legislature recently created the Water Resources Board to proactively identify threats to groundwater resources and in partnership with Suffolk County, created the LI Commission on Aquifer Protection to create a “State of the Aquifer Report” and “Groundwater Management Plan”, and I would work with both organizations to identify and mitigate threats as they appear.

I am also encouraged that NC reestablished its funding to the US Geological Survey for testing and analysis of our groundwater supplies, and I would look to find the means to increase that funding if possible, even if that means requiring the water providers to contribute as they have recently pulled back a portion of the funds that help USGS to operate in NC.

fied priorities, cutting of waste, elimination of abuse, need for transparency and honesty in the budget should lead to the maintenance of the levels of quality of services.

Q: What is the most important challenge that will be faced by the county over the next two years and what would you do to deal with it?

A: There are many important challenges. We must find a way to budget properly, honestly and transparently. We also have to be on board to find affordable housing for our younger and older residents. A perfect way to do this is to continue to allow

building of senior citizen complexes, build apartments over stores in Hubs such as Syosset and Farmingdale and others.

This is so important since most Hubs are near railroad stations and this enables the young and older residents the opportunity to avoid the use of cars and be able to use mass transit instead.

Q: An inordinate amount of our drinking water is either contaminated or at an increasing risk from saltwater intrusion. If elected, how will you remedy the situation?

A: I have been an active, outspoken person on this important environmental issue. I,

personally, testified at Stonybrook University when the State was leaning toward allowing intrusion into the Lloyd Aquifer about 10 years ago, from the Suffolk Water Authority. We successfully stopped it then and have met success, so far, in efforts to stop any intrusion into the Lloyd recently by the City of New York. I will stay vigilant on this subject and only a few days ago requested that we pass a matching bill to the Suffolk bill concerning Microbeads in toiletries. I will pursue environmental issues, always, to enable to protect our future for our children and grandchildren.

judITh a. jaCObs (dEm, wFp, INd, wEp) Questions: Q: Federal and State aid to the counties is being slashed.

How can the county maintain the level of quality of services the residents of Nassau County deserve?

A: This is very difficult since so many expenses are mandated

by State and Federal regulations.

We, on the Legislature, must prioritize the services which are vital to the Health, safety and welfare, such as child care, senior services, Veterans problems of our residents and do our very best in the approved budget to insure the monies will be coming in for those services. Identi-

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Nassau COuNTy LEgIsLaTurE dIsTrICT 18 H Choose One H dEaN E. harT (dEm, wFp, grE, wEp) Questions: Q: Federal and State aid to the counties is being slashed. How can the county maintain the level of quality of services the residents of Nassau County deserve?

A: I would make up for diminishing State and Federal aid by drastically reducing the amount of patronage positions that go to unqualified people who are politically connected to the Mangano Administration. As a businessman who has owned and sold two successful businesses in Nassau County, I would know where cuts can be made without affecting services for our residents. I would likewise slash

or outright eliminate the wasteful practice of doling out millions upon millions of dollars for outside legal counsel contracts that Mangano and the Legislature have allowed and which also go to a limited number of favored firms. As for possible revenue sources, as a doctor, I would push New York State for permission to impose “sin taxes” such as increased cigarette taxes.

Q: What is the most important challenge that will be faced by the county over the next two years and what would you do to deal with it?

A: Unraveling the corrupted contracting and vendor selection process. Being a self-funded candi-

date who has pledged to not take a salary as Legislator, I would be beholden to no one and therefore able to make the hard choices that need to be made to root out the cronyism and corruption that has unfortunately permeated every aspect of the contracting process. I would introduce legislation to ban political contributions from anyone doing business with the County because relying on voluntary compliance with such a prohibition is not enough to protect the citizen taxpayers.

Q: An inordinate amount of our drinking water is either contaminated or at an increasing risk from saltwater intrusion. If elected, how

will you remedy the situation?

A: Saltwater intrusion has already exhibited itself as a problem in Long Beach and Bayville (which is part of the district I’m running for). It is caused by over-pumping of our essential and fragile sole source aquifers. I would push for an Aquifer Authority complete with power to impose pumping limits on the myriad of water districts in the County.

With New York City talking about pumping from the Lloyd Aquifer while one of the main tunnels from the upstate reservoirs is repaired, we need an actual Water Authority to stop water districts from selling water to NYC for quick profit.

revenue through growth in our private sector. The generation of sales tax revenue will help to ease the tax burden on homeowners and fund the County budget to maintain the level of quality services the residents of Nassau County deserve.

Q: What is the most important challenge that will be faced by the county over the next two years and what would you do to deal with it?

A: Property taxes remain a continuing challenge in the county with homeowners overburdened. We must continue resistance to property tax increases for both the benefit of

residents and to attract new business.

Q: An inordinate amount of our drinking water is either contaminated or at an increasing risk from saltwater intrusion. If elected, how will you remedy the situation?

A: Drinking water is a resource which requires constant diligence and must be protected. The Nassau County Legislature formed the Water Resources Board to identify threats to water resources. I am a non-voting member of this Board.

Also enacted was legislation creating the Long Island Commission

on Aquifer Protection, in conjunction with Suffolk County, to create a State of the Aquifer report and Groundwater management plan. I supported both of these actions as a water commissioner prior to serving on the Nassau County Legislature. We are also working to fund the United States Geological Survey testing and monitoring program in Nassau. In my own district I have worked with local nonprofit and elected officials to fund pollution studies. If reelected I will continue my efforts to protect our drinking water as mentioned.

dONaLd N. macKENzIE (rEp, CON, INd, rEF) Questions: Q: Federal and State aid to the counties is being slashed. How can the county maintain the level of quality of services the residents of Nassau County deserve?

A: The Republican majority has launched an aggressive plan focused on job creation, retention and attracting new business. This plan includes the privately financed redevelopment of the Nassau Coliseum, the HUB and support of initiatives like Memorial Sloan Kettering cancer center. We must continue policies that will generate sales tax

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town of hempstead supervisor H Choose One H rita kestenbaum (DEM, WFP, WEP)

Anthony J. Santino (REP, CON, IND, TRP, REF)

Campaign Web Site: Ritakestenbaum.com

Campaign Web Site: santino2015.com

Campaign Email: Ritakestenbaum@aol.com

Campaign Email: councilmansantino@gmail.com

Campaign Phone: (516) 640-6933

City/Town of Residence: East Rockaway

City/Town of Residence: Bellmore

Prior Civic Service: Former Town of Hempstead Councilwoman, former PTA President, past Vice President Long Island crisis center. former synagogue president Questions: Q: How would you deal with the many empty storefronts that currently exist throughout your town and the effect it has on the residents and on the economy?

A: The Town just hasn’t done much to both support and revitalize their downtowns.

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actually supporting local business by making parking available without high cost to residents. So many of our small businesses have shared that the towns present approach to using parking meters as another form of taxation has actually hurt their business. They also share that while the Town does a lot of mailings that cost taxpayers millions advertising events, few of those events actually support small business or are done close to downtowns.

Down towns and small businesses are the heart of each community.

Q: What is the most important challenge that will be faced by the town over the next two years and what will you do about it?

A: It’s the high cost of living here and the public trust issues that come from seeing Nassau County and Town Republican leaders involved in

scandals. How can people trust anyone, like my opponent, who saying he never raised taxes when he and his party are the only ones who have been in control to have the ability to raise your taxes. I think we deserve more out of our political leaders and that’s why I’m running. I’m a person, not a politician. My opponent raised your taxes while raising his own salary and then tells you different.

Worse off while our expenses go up, our quality of life goes down and now we’re seeing a heroin epidemic in our communities On the rise deserve better and I need your help to make these changes. I will make a more open and transparent government that is about protecting the people not the politicians. I won’t raise my own salary and I will put a real plan in place to lower your taxes and freeze fee increases.

Prior Civic Service: Hempstead Town Councilman, 1993-present Former Deputy Mayor & Village Trustee, Village of East Rockaway Questions: Q: How would you deal with the many empty storefronts that currently exist throughout your town and the effect it has on the residents and on the economy?

A: I am a longtime advocate of entrepreneurship and economic growth. My record of partnering with small businesses and local Chambers of Commerce speak for itself and have continued to enhance our local economies in the different communities I represent. A longtime advocate for shopping small, I have assisted hundreds of local entrepreneurs get their businesses up all across our township.

That’s because small business isn’t a political slogan or a passing fad in the American economy. I strongly believe that local economies are the fabric that bonds together our values of liberty, freedom and the spirited independence that inspires millions.

I favor smart growth & investing in downtown infrastructure and business district improvements. I also support working with community stakeholders to turn our downtowns into livable, walkable and workable communities.

Q: What is the most important challenge that will be faced by the town over the next two years and what will you do about it?

A: Ensuring we continue to hold the line on taxes is extremely important - and its tied as a priority with creating housing opportuni-

ties for our middle class families, young professionals and seniors. My proven record of putting our middle class families and seniors first, coupled with my hands-on approach and tough fiscal discipline has yielded outstanding results for taxpayers: 16 tax cuts, 3 consecutive spendingreduced budgets and one of Wall Street’s top credit ratings. That falls to having the same importance as building for our future...and keeping our youth and seniors here in Hempstead Town. Providing quality housing opportunities for people of all income levels must be in integral component in any Hempstead Town community. By partnering with builders and developers, I’ll ensure the town encourages a diverse mix of housing options in smart growth neighborhoods. It

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town of hempstead clerk

town of hempstead council district 2

H Choose One H

H Choose One H

Nasrin G. Ahmad (REP, CON, IND, TRP, REF)

Edward A. Ambrosino (REP, CON, IND, TRP, REF)

Dino G. Amoroso (DEM, WFP, WEP)

Tammie S. Williams (DEM, WFP, WEP)

Campaign Email: Dinofortownclerk@gmail.com

Campaign Web Site: www.tammiewilliams.com

Campaign Phone: (516) 294-3366

Campaign Email: tammie@tammiewilliams.com

City/Town of Residence: Lynbrook, NY

Campaign Phone: (516) 945-5230 City/Town of Residence: Elmont

Prior Civic Service: First Assistant District Attorney, Kings County District Attorney’s Office, and prosecutor for more than 20 years; Assistant Counsel, Governor Mario M. Cuomo; Lecturer on prosecutorial responsibility and ethics, throughout the United States; Knights of Columbus; Our Lady of Peace School Board; Catholic Big Brothers of Brooklyn, 20-year member and past Chair.

Questions: Q: Why should you be elected or re-elected?

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Please be specific.

A: I have the experience, education and management background to manage the Town Clerk’s Office well, having been the First Assistant District Attorney for Kings County and a practicing attorney for nearly 30 years. I also have a vision of a Town Clerk’s office that makes all of Town government accessible to Town residents.

I see the Town Clerk as the steward of the Town’s records and the official responsible for making them accessible to the public. In my view, the Town Clerk

also has a responsibility to keep the public informed about Town Board proceedings and decisions, because those decisions affect the daily lives of Town residents and taxpayers. In my first 90 days I will conduct a top-to-bottom review of operations, to ensure maximum efficiency and eliminate duplication of functions. I will take the steps necessary to put Town Board meetings online and make all Town public records easily available to residents, because transparency is the key to honest and fair government.

Prior Civic Service: Parkhurst Civic Association, League of Women Voters of Southwest Nassau, Girls P.R.I.D.E., Project Elmont Library Board Trustee, Elmont Youth Soccer Club Questions: Q: How would you deal with the many empty storefronts that currently exist throughout your town and the effect

it has on the residents and on the economy?

A: I would work together with businesses and unions to grow the economy, create jobs and lower taxes. For example, bring in mixed used development that would attract young professionals that want live and work in the community.

Q: What is the most important challenge that will be faced by the town

over the next two years and what will you do about it?

A: The most pressing issue everywhere is taxes. We need to evaluate every department and function in the Town to make sure we are operating government services efficiently and using the taxpayers’ money wisely.

This is not the time for “business as usual”.

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town of hempstead receiver of taxes H Choose One H Gina M Arcabascio (DEM, WFP, WEP)

Donald X. Clavin Jr (REP, CON, IND, TRP, REF)

Questions:

Town will be your priority in the coming year(s)?

A: - no response Q: What are the two most imporQ: In order to keep young people in tant challenges that will be faced by the Town of North Hempstead over the next our communities, jobs and affordable two years, and what will you do to deal housing must be available. How will you address these issues? with these challenges?

A: - no response A: - no response Q: What infrastructure needs in your

Q: What infrastructure needs in your Town will be your priority in the coming year(s)?

A: Since taking office, I have been dedicated to enhancing services while Campaign Web Site: reducing operating costs. I take the apwww.donclavin.com proach that paying taxes is not someCampaign Email: thing people enjoy, but I want to make info@donclavin.com the experience as convenient as possible.

To accomplish this, I have utilized techCity/Town of Residence: nology to accept electronic credit card Garden City, NY payments, set up an email reminder system, created two satellite offices and a the Town of Hempstead that has held the mobile tax office to assist residents who Question: Q: What are the two most important line on taxes once again this year, and I are unable to visit our main office, and challenges that will be faced by the Town recognize that we need to continue to do opened the very first drive-thru tax payof North Hempstead over the next two more to encourage other levels of gov- ment window in New York State. I have years, and what will you do to deal with ernment to follow our lead. I have been been able to obtain a new state law alable to make several improvements and lowing all Tax Receivers in New York to these challenges?

A: The number one issue facing us be a voice for my neighbors, but I still implement electronic tax billing, and taxpayers is the cost of living on Long Is- have more ideas on how we can continue look forward to making the Town of land. I am proud to be part of a team at to improve our government.

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Hempstead the very first township to offer electronic billing. This will modernize tax collection, reduce costs, and help our environment.

Q: In order to keep young people in our communities, jobs and affordable housing must be available. How will you address these issues?

A: As Receiver of Taxes I’ve demonstrated my ability to take initiative in not only improving office operations, but also helping local residents of all ages find ways to lower their taxes. Whether it be obtaining new laws to protect residents who’ve been taken advantage of by their mortgage lenders, or leveraging technology to save money, residents know that I’ll continue to fight for them and us my voice to advocate for job stimulation and affordable housing in the Town of Hempstead.

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nassau county court H Choose Three H N. Scott Banks (DEM, WFP, GRE, WEP)

Steven M. Jaeger (DEM, WFP, GRE)

Campaign Web Site: electnscottbanks.com

Campaign Email: JaegerForCountyCourt@gmail.com

Campaign Email: nsbesq@aol.com

Campaign Phone: (516) 982-4453

Campaign Phone: (516) 582-6230

City/Town of Residence: Roslyn Heights

City/Town of Residence: West Hempstead, Town of Hempstead Prior Civic Service: Town Councilman, Town of Hempstead Commissioner, Nassau County Assessment Review Commission Past President Question: Q: Provide a brief paragraph describing your qualifications for this office.

A: N. Scott Banks is the Democratic, Working Family and Green Party candidate for Nassau County Court Judge. Scott is an associate

at the Law Offices of Kenneth J. Weinstein, P.C. An attorney with over 32 years of experience, Scott represents clients in Nassau County Court, District Court and New York Supreme Court, specializing in criminal, matrimonial and Family Court litigation. Scott Banks worked as staff counsel at the Nassau County Legal Aid Society from 19831987. From 1987-1989, Scott served as Law Secretary to Nassau County Court Judge Abbey L. Boklan. He

has been in private practice since 1989. In 1999, Scott Banks was elected to the Town Board, Town of Hempstead, where he drafted and passed tax savings and open government legislation, and provided excellent service to Town residents. Scott is Past President of the Nassau County Legal Aid Society and Life Member of the Lakeview NAACP. He resides in West Hempstead with his wife, Diane, and children, Jennifer and Melissa.

Robert G. Bogle (REP, CON, IND, TRP, REF) Campaign Web Site: boglefornassaucountycourtjudge@facebook.com Campaign Email: rbogle57@gmail.com Campaign Phone: (516) 524-7175 City/Town of Residence: Valley Stream, New York Prior Civic Service: Former Nassau Deputy County Attorney, Law Clerk to Supervising Judge Ira H. Wexner, Chief Court Attorney Nassau County Court

A: I have served for twenty-nine years as a Judge in the Village and City Courts of Nassau County. I am the author of nine legal textbooks and am a professor of Criminal Justice at LIU Post. I also serve as a Question: member of the New York State Q: Provide a brief para- Advisory Committee on Judigraph describing your qualifi- cial Ethics. I am involved in cations for this office. my community as an Assistant

Scout Master and as a member of the Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus, Sons of the American Legion and Irish Americans in Government. I believe that my background professionally, academically and my community involvement would provide well rounded experience for the position of County Court Judge.

Howard E. Sturim (REP, CON, IND, TRP, REF) Campaign Email: HowardSturim@aol.com

Prior Civic Service: Steven Jaeger currently serves as Principal Law Clerk to Supreme Court Justice Sharon M.J. Gianelli. Jaeger was elected to the County Court and served as a County Court Judge and an Acting Supreme Court Justice from 2005 to 2014. He served in Criminal Term in a felony trial part and set up and presided in the Judicial Diversion (Felony Treatment Court) part in Nassau County during 2009 and 2010. From 2011 through 2014 he served in the Supreme Court’s Civil Term. He also served as an Acting Family Court Judge in 2005. Jaeger was previously elected to the District Court of Nassau Coun-

Tammy S. Robbins (DEM, WFP, GRE, WEP) City/Town of Residence: Locust Valley

Prior Civic Service: Nassau County Court Judge, 2004-2014; Principal Court Attorney to County Court Judge, 2000-2004; Nassau County Assistant District Attorney, 1989-2000.

Question: Q: Provide a brief paragraph describing your qualifi-

City/Town of Residence: Great Neck

Prior Civic Service: Former Assistant District Attorney Currently Principal Law Clerk to Judge Question: Q: Provide a brief paragraph describing your qualifications for this office.

A: I am a lifelong Nassau County resident. I obtained my undergraduate degree at the New York Institute of Technology, where

I graduated magna cum laude. I then attended the Hofstra University School of Law, where I earned my Juris Doctorate. After graduation, I was hired as an ADA in Nassau, where I tried misdemeanors and felonies for 13 years. I became head of the Arson Unit, and ultimately I was promoted to the Major Offense Bureau, where I prosecuted homi-

cides and high-profile cases.

In 2004, I accepted my current position as Principal Law Clerk to a County Court Judge. I am honored to have been endorsed by every Nassau County Police union.

Although Judgeships are not political positions, I am proud to be running on the Republican, Conservative, Independence, Reform and Tax Revolt line

ty from January, 2002 through as staff counsel at the Nassau December, 2004.

County Legal Aid Society from 1983-1987. From 1987-1989, Question: Scott served as Law Secretary Q: Provide a brief para- to Nassau County Court Judge graph describing your qualifi- Abbey L. Boklan. He has been cations for this office. in private practice since 1989.

A: N. Scott Banks is the In 1999, Scott Banks was Democratic, Working Fam- elected to the Town Board, ily and Green Party candi- Town of Hempstead, where he date for Nassau County Court drafted and passed tax savings Judge. Scott is an associate and open government legislaat the Law Offices of Kenneth tion, and provided excellent J. Weinstein, P.C. An attorney service to Town residents. Scott with over 32 years of experi- is Past President of the Nassau ence, Scott represents clients in County Legal Aid Society and Nassau County Court, District Life Member of the Lakeview Court and New York Supreme NAACP. He resides in West Court, specializing in criminal, Hempstead with his wife, Dimatrimonial and Family Court ane, and children, Jennifer and litigation. Scott Banks worked Melissa.

cations for this office.

A: I have over twenty-five years of experience working in the Nassau County Court. As a Nassau County Court Judge for 10 years, I presided over the most serious felony cases in the county. I earned a reputation as a hard-working and fair jurist.

Prior to serving as a judge I was

a prosecutor in Nassau County for over 10 years specializing in narcotics and street gang prosecutions. My work experience and my dedication to the work of the judiciary makes me a highly qualified candidate for this position.

Felice J. Muraca (REP, CON, IND, TRP, REF) Campaign Phone: (516) 739-3322 City/Town of Residence: Merrick, New York

Question: Q: Provide a brief paragraph describing your qualifications for this office.

A: Former Nassau County Assistant District Attorney. Tri-

al attorney for over 28 years.

I have handled major felony cases throughout my career.

I have been endorsed by the Nassau County PBA, Nassau County Superior Officers As-

sociation and Nassau County Detectives Association. Found well qualified by the Nassau County Bar Association for the position of County Court Judge.

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district court judge 2nd district

surrogate’s court

H Choose One H

H Choose One H

Prior Civic Service: Current Hempstead Village Court Judge; Former Hempstead Village Prosecutor; Former Court Attorney in NYC and Nassau County Family Courts; Former Special Assistant Corporation Counsel with NYC Administration for Children’s Services Question: Q: Provide a brief paragraph describing your qualifications for this office.

A: The Honorable Ayesha K. Brantley is the

Ayesha Keri Brantley (DEM, WFP, GRE, WEP)

Angela Iannacci (DEM, WFP, GRE, WEP)

Campaign Web Site: judgebrantley.com

Campaign Web Site: www.judgeiannacci.com

Campaign Email: info@judgebrantley.com

Campaign Email: info@judgeiannacci.com

Campaign Phone: (516) 606-3355

Campaign Phone: (516) 236-1791

City/Town of Residence: Hempstead

City/Town of Residence: Manhasset

elected Hempstead Village Court Justice and has been presiding over civil and misdemeanor criminal matters in the Justice Court for the past two and a half years.

Judge Brantley commenced her legal career as a litigation associate at private law firms, however since 2006 has dedicated her career to public service. Judge Brantley has served as a court attorney in Nassau County and New York City Courts, a prosecutor for New York City Children’s Services, and a prosecutor for the Village

of Hempstead. Judge Brantley was found “well qualified” by the Nassau County Bar Association to sit in District Court. Judge Brantley’s priority is to ensure that litigants appearing before her are afforded unbiased and well-reasoned decision making in a courteous and professional environment.

Judge Brantley is a graduate of Cornell University and University of Pennsylvania Law School and resides in the Village of Hempstead with her husband and children.

Prior Civic Service: Previously elected as Family Court Judge (elected Nov 2003); appointed Backup Judge in the Integrated Domestic Violence Part (2004-06); served as Principal Court Attorney to Hon. Allan L. Winick in Nassau County Supreme Court (2002 to 2003) Question: Q: Provide a brief paragraph describing your qualifications for this office.

A: The Surrogate Judge is responsible for probate

of wills, administration of trusts & estates, and adoption proceedings. Judge Iannacci is rated “well qualified” (the highest rating) by the Nassau County Bar Association to serve as Surrogate. Judge Iannacci has been serving on the NYS Supreme Court for the past 11 years. Previously, she was Principal Court Attorney to a Nassau County Supreme Court Judge for 2 years. Prior to that, she was a practicing attorney for nearly 2 decades. Judge Iannacci currently presides

over a general civil trial calendar and a designated guardianship part. In addition to the responsibilities as a Supreme Court Judge, for the past 6 years she is also an Associate Justice of the Appellate Term, presiding over civil and criminal appellate matters. She has unique experience in dealing with trusts and other issues which the Surrogate Judge must handle. Judge Iannacci has the necessary qualifications, experience, knowledge & temperament to be Surrogate.

James Darcy (REP, CON, IND, TRP, REF)

Margaret Reilly (REP, CON, IND, TRP, REF)

City/Town of Residence: Valley Stream, New York

Campaign Web Site: www.MargaretReilly.com Campaign Email: JudgeMargaretCReilly@yahoo.com City/Town of Residence: Oyster Bay, New York

Prior Civic Service: TOH Councilman, NYS Assemblyman, Mayor, Inc. Village of Valley Stream, Prosecutor/Deputy Village Attorney, Inc. Vill. of Lynbrook, Prosecutor/Deputy Village Attorney, Inc. Vil-

lage of Valley Stream

ing as a District Court Judge since January, 2015.

Prior to that, I was in priQuestion: Q: Provide a brief vate practice for nearly 35 paragraph describing your years. I have been found qualifications for this of- “Well-Qualified” by the Nassau County Bar Assofice.

A: I have been serv- ciation.

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Prior Civic Service: New York State Supreme Court Justice from 2012 - Present Acting Nassau County Court Judge from 2006 to 2011 Nassau County District Court Judge from 1998-2011 Prosecutor for the Village of Stewart Manor from 1991-1998 Deputy Nassau County Attorney from 1988-1991 Question: Q: Provide a brief paragraph describing your qualifications for this office.

A: Justice Margaret C.

Reilly is qualified for Judge of the Surrogate Court based on her experience.

She is a former trial attorney trying medical, dental and legal malpractice cases, as well as, negligence and civil rights cases. She served as an appointed Guardian Ad Litem in Surrogate Court. She was a Village Prosecutor for the Village of Stewart Manor.

In 1998, she was appointed a Nassau County District Court Judge then elected to that position 3 times. As a District Court Judge she presided over civil, land-

lord tenant and criminal cases. In 2006, she was appointed an Acting County Court Judge where she presided over felony criminal cases. In 2011, she was elected to the New York State Supreme Court handling civil matters including matrimonial cases. She was co-chair of Women in the Court Committee. She is active in her community: a trustee of the Oyster Bay East Norwich Boys and Girls Club, member of the St. Dominic Pastoral Council and the Immaculate Heart of Mary Guild.

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district court judge 3rd district H Choose One H Frank A. Doddato (REP, CON, REF) Campaign Email: fadesq49@aol.com Campaign Phone: (516) 794-8827 City/Town of Residence: East Hills, NY Prior Civic Service: Assistant District Attorney, Nassau County for 7 years Question: Q: Provide a brief paragraph describing your qualifications for this office.

A: I served the people of Nassau County for seven years as an Assistant District Attorney. Thereafter, as part of my criminal practice, I have also provided legal services to indigents pursuant to County and Federally sponsored programs to aid indigents. Having been in practice for over 41 years, I

bring a varied amount of practical and common sense approaches to legal problems that I encounter. I have tried over 100 cases to verdict, ranging from misdemeanors to murder in both State and Federal courts. I have been found well qualified by the Nassau County Judiciary committee twice and accordingly was appointed to the District Court in January of this year to finish an unexpired term. Additionally, a national legal publication, Thomson Reuters has awarded me the title of “Super Lawyer” three times in recent years.

William Hohauser (DEM, WFP, IND, GRE) City/Town of Residence: Port Washington

Prior Civic Service: Port Washington School District Trustee, Port Youth Activities Girls Basketball Coach, Appointed by the Governor to the College Council at SUNY Old Westbury Question: Q: Provide a brief paragraph describing your qualifications for this office.

A: William Hohauser has been found “well-qualified” for Nassau County District Court by the Judiciary Committee of the Nassau County Bar Association. He has over 30 years of experience as a trial attorney and currently serves as Execu-

tive Director at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney where he is responsible for the litigation of large-scale arbitration and trials. He has been lead counsel in more than 150 published decisions and has served as outside counsel in thousands of matters. His practice areas include securities law, corporate law, employment law, RICO, real estate law, UCC claims, tort claims and complex commercial litigation practice. William is a graduate of Columbia Law School and SUNY Binghamton.

He has been married for 27 years to Sharon and has two daughters, Alex and Emma.

district court judge 4th district H Choose One H Joseph Girardi (REP, CON, IND, REF) Campaign Email: JGfortheLaw@aol.com Campaign Phone: (516) 662-2112 City/Town of Residence: Syosset, New York Prior Civic Service: Queens County DA’s Office Oyster Bay Town Zoning Board Counsel & Counsel to Dept. of Human Resources) Question: Q: Provide a brief paragraph describing your qualifications for this office.

A: I spent over 3 and 1/2 years as an Assistant District Attorney in the Queens County DA’s Office pros-

ecuting all kinds of criminal cases.

For 27 years I was in private practice handling all kinds of criminal, traffic and DWI cases. For the past 9 months I have been sitting as a District Court Judge in Nassau County District Court [4th District - Oyster Bay]. As I have extensive experience in criminal law, most of the matters I handle are criminal cases. I believe in law and order and in keeping the streets safe.

I am also dedicated to protecting the

rights of the individual, and making sure that innocent people do not go to jail. I am married with 3 children and have been involved in youth sports [baseball & soccer], and my local Church. As a husband, father and homeowner, I can appreciate having a safe community to live and work in.

I pledge to continue to work hard to defend the quality of life that we have here in the Town of Oyster Bay, and throughout the County of Nassau

Linda K. Mejias (DEM, WFP, GRE, WEP) Campaign Web Site: lindamejias.com Campaign Email: friendsoflkm@gmail.com Campaign Phone: (516) 398-2467 City/Town of Residence: Farmingdale Prior Civic Service: Past President of the Nassau Women’s Bar Association; Past President Long Island Hispanic Bar Association; Past Delegate to the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York; Mentor and Speaker for the Long Island Latino Teachers Association; Former Trustee on the Board of Trustees for the Waldorf School of Garden City; Mentor for Girls, Inc. Question: Q: Provide a brief paragraph de-

scribing your qualifications for this office.

A: I am well qualified to serve a District Court Judge based upon my 7 years of extensive experience as a Principal Law Clerk in the Supreme Court. As such, I draft all decisions and orders, and I also conference most matters, including all matters with self-represented litigants. Previously, I was an Assistant Town Attorney for the Town of North Hempstead, where I prosecuted Town Code violations, and handled other

civil matters in the District Court. I have been found “well qualified” by the Nassau County Bar Association.

I am a mother, a woman, and a Latina who will bring a perspective to the bench that is now missing. With my legal experience, I will work hard to restore credibility to our judicial system, and ensure that equal access to justice is a priority. I have proven myself to be a fair, efficient, hardworking, and respectful to not only the parties and attorneys, but especially to Court personnel and staff.

Michael D. Siff (DEM, GRE, WEP) Campaign Web Site: Votesiff2015.org Campaign Email: Mdstobay@gmail.com Campaign Phone: (718) 544-7600 City/Town of Residence: Town of Oyster Bay Prior Civic Service: Assistant District Attorney, County of Queens Question: Q: Provide a brief paragraph describing your qualifications for this office.

A: I have been a practicing attorney in Nassau County and New York City since 1988 and began my career as an assistant district attorney prosecuting criminals and

representing the interests of crime victims as a member of one of New York City’s first Special Victims Bureau. During that time I specialized in cases involving crimes against Children and Women. As a criminal attorney in private practice since 1991, I have represented many crime victims who had to appear before the District Attorneys on Long Island and in New York City. I have also represented those accused

Paul Meli (REP, CON, IND, TRP, REF)

of criminal offenses, which has allowed me to understand the complicated issues related to domestic violence and family related incidents.

As a result of these experiences, I have been involved and have fostered many different programs related to rehabilitating offenders as well as reuniting family members who have been disenfranchised as a result of domestic violence and drug related offenses.

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justice of the supreme court H Choose Seven H Janine A. Barbera-Dalli (con)

jack l. libert (dem, rep)

Question: Q: Provide a brief paragraph describing your qualifications for this office.

A: Elected in 2012 to the District Court in Suffolk County after 25 years of practicing law in the private sector. I have presided over civil and criminal cases both in the 4th & 6th Districts of Suffolk and now in the 1st District Court in Central Islip. I was admitted to the practice of law in New York State in 1987; Second Department and thereafter to the following: Admission to Eastern District of New York; 1990 Admission to US Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit, 2004 Admission to Federal Claims, 2004 Admission to US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, 2004 Admission to US Supreme Court, 2004. Found qualified by the Suffolk County Bar Association; Acting President of the Suffolk County District Court Judges Association

Question: Q: Provide a brief paragraph describing your qualifications for this office.

A: Elected in 2012 to the District Court in Suffolk County after 25 years of practicing law in the Found Well-Qualified by the Nassau County Bar Association • Founding partner of one of Long Island’s largest law firms • Former chief legal advisor to Nassau County’s legislative body • Served as deputy village attorney (Lynbrook) • Former trustee and mayor (Woodsburgh) • Served as member of the Town of Oyster Bay Zoning Board of Appeals • Member of the American, New York State and Nassau County Bar Associations • Who’s Who in Law on Long Island (Long Island Business News) • Admitted to practice law in New York State, the Circuit Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and the Federal District Courts (Southern and Eastern Districts of New York) 2015 Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award from Touro Law School Will Bring A Lifetime of Experience to the Supreme Court

Kathy G. Bergmann (con, ind) Question: Q: Provide a brief paragraph describing your qualifications for this office.

A: I have been a principal law clerk for Judge Stephen Lynch in the New York State Court of Claims since January 2013. I was in private practice from 1990 through 2012. Prior to that I was a Suffolk County assistant county attorney from 1988 to 1990. I was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1989. I received my law degree from Touro Law School in 1988. Before I became an attorney, I worked as a grants administrator at Suffolk County Community College and an academic advisor and adjunct professor at C.W. Post College. I hold a B.A. degree in Political Science and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. My legal and non-legal experience has given me unique insight for advising clients and dealing with litigants which, I feel, will be an asset in serving as a Supreme Court Judge.

Julianne T. Capetola (dem, rep) Question: Q: Provide a brief paragraph describing your qualifications for this office.

A: Cross-endorsed by Republican and Democratic Parties • 59 years old, married to attorney/restauranteur Anthony A. Capetola, 8 grandchildren • Current Acting Supreme Court Judge, Nassau County • Served for more than 17 years as an elected Family Court Judge, Nassau County • Former Supreme Court Referee, Nassau County • Former Law Secretary, Nassau County Supreme Court • Former Law Assistant, Nassau County District Court • B.A. SUNY at Buffalo, Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa • J.D., St. John’s University Law School • Founding Member of Nassau County Courthouse Kiwanis • Former Member East Meadow School Board • Former Nassau County Coordinator and Member, NYS Advisory Panel of the Parent Education And Custody Effectiveness (PEACE) Program • Founding Member Interdisciplinary Forum of Nassau County • Chair of the Nassau County Judicial Committee of Women in the Courts • Recipient of the Fidelis Juri Award from the Uniformed Court Officers Fraternal Order of Court Officers

william g. ford (dem, con, ind) Question: Q: Provide a brief paragraph describing your qualifications for this office.

A: Following 10 years of private trial and appellate practice, I was elected to the District Court in 2008. I presided over numerous DWI and Assault cases to verdict for five years, being consistently upheld on appeal. Most recently upheld in the case of People v. Coveney 2014 NY Slip Op. 50810(U) June 6, 2014. In January 2014, I was appointed an Acting County Court Judge and since then I have presided over the Drug Treatment Court and Mental Health Treatment Court. I am a past President of the Suffolk District Court Judges Assoc. And the immediate past President of the NY State District Judges Assoc. I have been found qualified for NYS Supreme Court by the Suffolk County Bar Assoc.

Howard H. Heckman, Jr. (dem, con, ind) I have been a member of the New York State bar and a practicing attorney on Long Island since 1978. From November, 1979 until May, 1988, I was an assistant district attorney with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. During my 8+ years as a prosecutor I tried felony cases and argued numerous appeals of felony convictions in the Appellate Division, Second Department. Thereafter from May, 1988 until December, 2011, I was the principal law clerk to Supreme Court Justice Melvyn Tanenbaum. Upon Justice Tanenbaum’s retirement in 2011, I became a Court Attorney/Referee in the Suffolk County Supreme Court and have worked with Supreme Court Justice Paul Baisley in the Trial Assignment Part of the Supreme Court.

My duties as a principal law clerk and court attorney/referee have included conferencing court actions, drafting judicial decisions and conducting hearings with the consent of the parties. I have more than 27 years of experience dealing with Supreme Court actions.

Patricia Filiberto (rep) robert a. mcdonald (dem, rep) david a. morris (con, ind) James P. McCormack (dem, rep) Question: Q: Provide a brief paragraph describing your qualifications for this office.

A: Judge Jim McCormack was elected in November 2005 as a Nassau County Court Judge and has served in Family Court, County Court and, most recently, in Supreme Court as an Acting Supreme Court Justice. Whether presiding over matters involving family law, criminal law or civil law, Judge McCormack has earned the reputation as a fair-minded, hard-working jurist in dealing with litigants as well as attorneys.

emily s. pines (rep, ind) Question: Q: Provide a brief paragraph describing your qualifications for this office.

A: Following graduation from Hofstra University, School of Law, where I was presented with the first award for legal scholarship and service to the school, I practiced law for 23 years, as Town Attorney for the Town of Brookhaven; Deputy Suffolk County Attorney; Senior Assistant Attorney for the Commercial Division of the New York City Corporation Counsel; and in private practice. As an Assistant Corporation Counsel, I received the award for Municipal Attorney of the Year, chosen from 500 lawyers representing the City of New York, and presented by the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals. I was first appointed in 1998 and then elected to the Suffolk County District Court in 1999, and to the New York State Supreme Court for Suffolk County in 2001. Since my election to the New York Supreme Court, I have presided over cases involving matrimonial and civil litigation. Since 2007, I have been assigned to the Commercial Division and have served on the Pattern Jury Instructions Committee..

deborah poulos (con) robert f. quinlan (dem, con, ind) Question: Q: Provide a brief paragraph describing your qualifications for this office.

A: Practicing law on LI since 1974, a criminal defense and civil litigator through 2005, then Town Attorney of Brookhaven and Islip (2006-2013). President, Suffolk County Bar Association (2005-6), and Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association (1983-86) I have an AV (Preeminent) peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Born in Brooklyn, moved to Plainview when 5. Attended public schools in Plainview, then Chaminade H.S, Mineola, graduating in 1966.

Graduated from the Virginia Military Institute,1970 with honors (HI) and as a Distinguished Military Graduate, commissioned in the USAR, deferred active duty to attend Villanova University Law School on a scholarship. Upon graduation in 1973 I served active duty in the Military Police and then in the reserves to 1976. Married since 1973 to Patricia McByrne, Wantagh (Molloy College), 2 children, 2 grandchildren. Director, Nass Suff Law Services1988-2005, Suff Bar Pro Bono Foundation 1985-2005. NYSBA. Endorsed by Suff Coal. Police Unions.

John J. Toomey, Jr. (rep, ind)

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