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For this column, I have profiled 19th Assembly
District Republican/Conservative candidate, Dave McDonough. This
race covers the Bellmore-Merrick area in Nassau, in addition to Island
Park and parts of Freeport, Baldwin and Levittown.
BACKGROUND Age 64; married
with three children. Born in Albany, New York and a resident of Merrick
for 35 years. Degree in Economics from Columbia University. Owner of a
credit & collection agency in Merrick.
AFFILIATIONS President,
Nassau County Council, Chamber of Commerce, Past President, Merrick
Chamber of Commerce, Member, Town of Hempstead Facade Improvement
Planning Committee, Revitalization Chairman, Downtown Merrick
Improvement Project and Member, Sacred Heart Parish.
WHY I AM RUNNING FOR THE ASSEMBLY When
the opportunity came up, I decided to go for it. I can now do more for
people on a larger scale. I do not believe in retirement and this is
what I enjoy doing.
MESSAGE TO GOVERNOR PATAKI Keep
doing what you are doing! Continue more economic development in the
communities and offer those additional incentives for jobs creation. We
need your help in attracting businesses to Nassau County.
GOALS (FIRST 100 DAYS) IF ELECTED
Immediately I have to seek more input from constituents on their needs.
Senior citizens issues must be addressed and we need to keep the
taxpayers programs ongoing. I'm also in favor of a State takeover plan
of the Roosevelt schools.
TO COUNTY EXECUTIVE SUOZZI I
will have an open mind when dealing with you on Nassau's finances. You
have a tough road ahead of you and I wish you well.
HOBBIES Golf, reading
historical novels and home repair (when needed).
TOP PROBLEMS IN THE 19th AD (that must be
addressed) There are 5 that come to mind: (1)to ensure
quality of life. I do not want the Southern State increased in size
based on the LITP 2000 Plan. (2)mass transit availability. (3)rewarding
schools and teachers for a job well done. (4)The Bellmore Army Base-how
it should be developed. We must utilize the space by ensuring affordable
housing and some senior living facility. (5)the traffic flow on
Hempstead Turnpike. Hempstead Turnpike and Gardiners Lane (Levittown)
has a turning lane problem. I will work with the State DOT to improve
traffic safety and continue the highway beautification program on
Hempstead Turnpike.
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