Responding to Port Patch’s Debate Coverage
The upcoming Nassau County election is a crucial one. It will have a profound impact on taxpayers and on the communities we call home for years to come. I hope, therefore, that Port Washington Patch doesn't trivialize our only local debate by limiting its coverage to a silly jibe about food recommendations.
The League of Women Voters worked very hard to set up a Meet the Candidates night. Port residents dedicated several hours to share thoughtful questions about actual issues. We discussed important topics like government borrowing, taxes, assessment problems and a multi-million dollar corruption case. The taxpayers who fund the $3 Billion Nassau government have much bigger issues “on the table."
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Port is known all over the Island for all its wonderful restaurants, which I have enjoyed all my life. All local businesses are important. In fact, my platform focuses on helping all businesses and I would love to discuss that. To promote one restaurant at a debate wouldn't even be appropriate. I have all businesses and all taxpayers in mind.
People know that I lived in Sands Point and spent my time in the Port community. I have been working very hard to get to know Port issues and residents. My advisor, who I work closely with at the Legislature, grew up in Port Washington and lived in Port until recently. His family has been living and working in Port as a well-known part of the community for over thirty years. This has been one of many great resources for me, combined with my own friends and family contacts in town.
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Further, elected officials and community leaders who appreciate my qualifications and vision have been helping me connect with Port residents every day for many months. I am in the same caucus and have been working with the current legislator for Port Washington for a year-and-a-half. I have his endorsement. He has been a great help, familiarizing me with local residents and topics of concern. Combined with all the events I have attended and groups I have gotten to know, I believe I am building a good understanding of and appreciation for the community.
Nassau County is facing serious issues right now. I am happy to discuss these important topics with any Nassau constituents. My office is 516-571-6218. My campaign email to discuss my platform is info@DeliaDeRiggiWhitton.com.
In the meantime, my latest campaign promise: I will memorize the names and not only the locations of my favorite restaurants.
