Jennifer DeSena has been in office for over six months, and she appears to be completely lost in her role as Supervisor.
Watching the most recent Town Board meeting on June 16, the common thread was her lack of disseminating information to her constituents (you and me). From the Town-owned public golf course to the redistricting of council districts, DeSena has failed to communicate anything other than political platitudes when she assails her democratic colleagues.
The community that spoke at the meeting repeatedly complained of the lack of information provided by the Supervisor. The meeting was a who’s who of Republicans in elected office — all of her pals ranging from Jack Martins to various Republican Village mayors across North Hempstead, and they ALL complained that the Town (Supervisor) did not inform them of public meetings, and therefore failed to provide the temporary commission on redistricting.
Did the Supervisor choose not to call her colleagues to attend and input their suggestions and concerns?
When will our Supervisor recognize the many valuable assets of North Hempstead — the “Yes We Can” community center, the Gold Coast Art Center building in Great Neck, Clark Botanic Gardens? Perhaps the transition team might have better informed her of our Town’s many assets and the Town’s responsibility to maintain them. Certainly, there are budget lines for these treasures?
It’s time the Supervisor assumes the responsibility of the position to which she was elected. Claiming “no one told me” about this or that, or “we will look into the problem” is getting tiresome.
Eight months after being elected to the position should be enough time learn the job.
Charles Schneider
Manhasset