Great Neck resident Mark Berger has announced that he is running for election to the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District’s Board of Commissioners.
Berger, a Great Neck resident for 13 years, is set to be on the ballot to serve as Commissioner on Tuesday, Dec. 12. The election will be held from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the GNWPCD facility, located at 236 East Shore Road in Great Neck.
“Great Neck is an outstanding community, filled with people who deserve effective, passionate leadership at all levels,” Berger said. “Our environment plays a crucial role in what makes Great Neck such a great place to live and it needs staunch advocacy in order to remain safe for all of us. The GNWPCD plays an integral role in protecting the well-being of this community, and its residents are more than worthy of another Commissioner who is dedicated to serving them with their best interests at heart.”
Berger, 47, moved to Great Neck with his wife in 2010, where they have raised their three children, all of whom attend public schools in the area.
A former New York City Police Department attorney, Berger is currently a supervising attorney at the largest public interest law firm in the United States. He brings the experience of successfully negotiating intricate contracts and looks to incorporate that knowledge into his role as Commissioner.
His passion for the environment is something that Berger looks to incorporate into his community, and he believes serving on the GNWPCD Board is the perfect way to use it for the benefit of the public.
Responsible for protecting the groundwater and bays of more than 25,000 residents, the GNWPCD is a safeguard between a contaminated environment and a healthy one.
Berger wants to ensure that the Great Neck Peninsula’s waterways are safe not only for its current residents but for future generations as well.
“One of the greatest gifts we can give to our children is a healthy environment in which they can thrive,” Berger added. “I want to do everything I can to better the lives of my neighbors, and I humbly ask for your support during the Dec. 12 election to continue my service to this wonderful community.”
For more information, residents can email MarkForGreatNeck@gmail.com.
