Concerns About Admin Costs in North Hempstead Special Districts' Budgets

During the 's budget public hearing on Thursday night, a Port Washington man, Barry Loeb, questioned the Town's administrative and attorney fees in some of the special districts.

For the Port Washington public parking district, Loeb said the administrative service charge and other administrative costs make up 20 percent of the budget. He wondered whether that much administration is needed.

In response to this, said there is new construction going on in this district currently and Councilman Fred Pollack noted that there is now a day-to-day supervisor of this district.

This man also raised questions about the sidewalk, pollution control and fire protection district.

Editors note: This article was updated to include the name of the man, Barry Loeb, who spoke at the meeting.