"Superficial" is the word used by Republicans to describe a plan outlined by Democrats this week regarding the direction of the Town of North Hempstead.
Town Democratic candidates Judi Bosworth, Wayne Wink, Viviana Russell, Lee Seeman and Sid Nathan gathered in Manhasset Wednesday promising to build upon the foundation set by Democrat Jon Kaiman, who served for 10 years as town supervisor.
Campaigning for the town supervisor position, Legis. Bosworth, D-Great Neck, outlined the "five-point plan" which emphasized the need to sustain strong and stable finances; preservation of the environment; expansion of senior services; investment in infrastructure; and expansion of town services and programs.
“We need to focus on holding costs down, while advocating for additional funding through grants, so we can continue to provide top-notch services at the lowest cost possible,” said Bosworth.
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In response, Republican town supervisor candidate Dina DeGiorgio called the plan "superficial," with virtually no detail.
"Unlike my opponent, I have been in the trenches of the town government for the past two years," said DeGirgio in a statement. "I understand how the town runs, what needs to be fixed and I have developed a detailed plan. Good executives identify problems and come up with solutions."
DeGiorgio said the town needs an administration with energy, imagination and a desire to serve the public.
"Not political insiders with decades of experience who are simply looking to maintain the status quo," said DeGiorgio.
Wink, also a Nassau County Legislator who served on the Town Board from 2002 to 2007, said it's of "paramount importance" that the town continue to deliver a high-level of government to residents.
Russell, running for her second term representing the 1st District, said the promotion of positive dialogue and more spending on services is needed.
“We have been able to invest taxpayer dollars into meaningful projects that have transformed our community into a place where young families want to be,” said Russell.
Seeman, who is seeking her third term representing the 5th District cited her current efforts to help revitalize downtown Great Neck by working with Village Mayors to beautify the exteriors of storefronts, and utilize art and culture to attract more people to the area.
Nathan, the former North Hempstead public information officer running in the 3rd District race, called for increased more spending in the southern tier of the town.
“We need to organize community visioning meetings to get all of us involved in discussing future developments as well as identifying other pertinent needs in the community,” said Nathan. “I am also advocating for a 21st century approach to government that can be accomplished through a larger web presence, as well as a ‘Town Hall 2.0’ that brings services like Project Independence directly into the community.”
The self-proclaimed "Democratic team" of candidates were joined in the announcement by other town Democrats including Anna Kaplan, Tom Dwyer and Charles Berman.
Election day is Nov. 5.
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