The recent League of Women Voters forums was an excellent format including questions from voters regarding the issues we care about. The responses provided important context and more than sound bites on the issues.

Our experienced incumbents, District 6 Town of North Hempstead Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte and District 11 Nassau County Legislator Delia Deriggi-Whitton showed their command of the complex topics and deep understanding of the processes that result in getting things done for their constituents.

I also appreciate Councilmember Dalimonte’s recent effort to get to the truth about an unsubstantiated post that was meant to sow doubt and fear and foster a sense of grievance in our community.

Town of North Hempstead Council District 4 candidate Christine Liu, showed an impressive and eloquent vision and ability to use her prior experience to bring positive change and foster community engagement.

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor candidate Jon Kaiman shows he is ready to step back into the role with fresh ideas about a community approach to housing and use of our our tax dollars for grants.

He has the experience to lead and bring consensus. His recent endorsement by Newsday and prior multiple re-elections to TONH Supervisor cast doubt on the claims of disparaging TV ads and mailers. He is clearly the more effective candidate in this race.

Veronica Lurvey brings knowledge of town process, application of legal standards and understanding of the varied needs of all residents. She is well suited for the role of receiver of taxes.

Did you know that recent redistricting means some residents on the peninsula may have a change in Nassau County Legislature representation?

Regarding the current District 10 Nassau County Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip not showing up to the forum or speaking to our local news outlets to provide her new constituents an opportunity to see where she stands, please ask yourself if that lack of communication and respect is what you want in your representative.

If you see Weihua Yan on your ballot for District 10 Nassau County Legislator know that he was ready and willing to provide residents the opportunity to get to know him and have their questions answered at the LWV forum.

I hope you will support the highly motivated and well-prepared Democratic candidates for the Town of North Hempstead Supervisor, Town of North Hempstead Council (Districts 2,4, and 6), Receiver of Taxes, and Nassau County Legislature (Districts 10 and 11).

Please vote! Every vote matters!! For those in Port Washington, early voting starts Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Port Washington Public Library and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7, at St. Peter’s parish.

Julie Appel
Port Washington