On Dec. 13 there will be an oft-overlooked but nonetheless critically important election, that is, the selection of a Great Neck Water Pollution Control District commissioner. The holder of this office is an integral part of what has become one of the best and most essential institutions in our area, one that monitors our wastewater and helps protect the health of our community.

For the past six years, in one of three positions at the helm, Patty Katz has done her job diligently and effectively. During her tenure she has given critical guidance during the pandemic, organized pharmaceutical take-back events, secured millions in grants for district upgrades, led educational forums and received many regional awards for her efforts.

Great Neck citizenry have the chance to give her a well-deserved vote of confidence by returning her to office on Dec. 13, 1-9pm, at the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District, 236 East Shore Road. I urge you to go and to vote, for her, for you, for us, for all our sakes.

Rita Hall

Great Neck