Blank Slate Media will be hosting a one-on-one virtual sitdown on Wednesday, April 6 with Jon Kaiman, the former North Hempstead supervisor currently running for the Democratic primary in New York’s 3rd Congressional District.
The sitdown will be the first in a series with candidates for the 3rd District.
Kaiman, 59, of Great Neck, ran the town from 2004 through 2013 and is currently the deputy executive for Suffolk County, a position he has held since 2017. Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove), who has represented the district since 2016, is running for governor.
The sit-down will be livestreamed at 7 p.m. on both zoom and The Island 360’s YouTube channel.
Previously speaking with Blank Slate Media about his candidacy, Kaiman touted his initiatives during his time as supervisor such as the town’s 311 call center as well as Project Independence, which provides services to seniors, started in 2005 and 2009, respectively. He also oversaw a revamped Building Department, instituting new management.
Kaiman has been endorsed by Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, who said in times of uncertainty, Congress needs leaders who can advocate.
“Jon Kaiman is one of the most effective governmental leaders in New York State,” Bellone said in a statement. “In this time of crisis, we need to send true leaders to Congress like Jon Kaiman, who will fight for our principles and deliver real results.”
According to newly drawn lines, the 3rd Congressional District will include several areas in Westchester County and the Bronx along with Manhasset, Roslyn, Port Washington, Great Neck, Floral Park, and Whitestone, Queens, among other areas, and stretches to Kings Park in Suffolk County.
Future sit-downs with candidates for New York’s Third Congressional District include Robert Zimmerman on April 14, Melanie D’Arrigo on April 21 and Joshua Lafazan on May 5.
The Democratic congressional primary will be held on June 28.
George Santos and Kevin Surdi are seeking the Republican nomination.
