I am writing this letter to encourage residents within the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District to support Mark Berger for commissioner on Dec. 12.

I know Mark personally and can speak to his character as a dedicated local resident in our community and to his capacity to serve through his background as an experienced attorney.

Additionally, in following the coverage in this paper, it is apparent that Mark has outlined serious plans to serve as commissioner. Importantly, Mark has announced plans to utilize bond funding the district has obtained to make investments to improve the efficiency with which the plan operates that will help lower the tax burden for residents.

In contrast, his opponent appears to support using that funding to “beautify” the treatment plant and improve its “curb appeal.” Ultimately, the treatment plant is not Steppingstone Park, so I am not sure why one would want to spend the bond funding on projects that have nothing to do with its actual purpose, which is to ensure residents have access to safe drinking water in the most efficient manner possible.

Mark has detailed plans to accomplish this and will serve as an excellent commissioner if elected.

Peter Fishkind

Great Neck