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Interview with North Hempstead
Town Councilman Angelo Ferrara
BACKGROUND
Age 59; married with
five children and three grandchildren. Resident of New Hyde Park for 33
years and
originally from
Flushing. President of a printing company; part owner of an auto body
shop and former Town Councilman 1997-2001. Associates Degree from RCA
Institute of Technology.
PROPERTY TAXES
Everyone is getting
killed. The school taxes tied to the property values are the key
problem. It adds to the taxpayer’s problems and will force our senior
citizens to move.
SUCCESSES AS A
COUNCILMAN (1997-2001)
There are several: 1)
King Kullen (Manhasset)-I was the deciding vote in allowing this
supermarket and changed the zoning to allow it. 2) Longview Drive (Port
Washington)-we opened this up to traffic 3) I helped, along
with former Councilman Jim O’Connor, to offer a resolution to
vote in Councilmanic Districts, based on a proposition by former
Supervisor Newberger.
2004 PRESIDENCY
Unless something
happens with the mid-east or the economy, Bush should win. The Democrats
do not have the real issues they need to have to take this election.
ENVIRONMENT
We need to address the
brown fields issue especially in Western Nassau County and Lake Success.
NORTH HEMPSTEAD
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
There is illegal
housing in the New Castle community with multi families living under
terrible conditions. We must address this issue now and fix it.
STATE SENATOR
BALBONI
Michael is concerned
with everyone and works diligently to support the district. Something
good will happen to him in the near future.
PROBLEMS IN NORTH
HEMPSTEAD (I will work on over the next 2 years)
I still represent the
entire Town not just the 35,000 residents of New Hyde Park, Garden City
Park and Mineola/Williston Park. 1)I’m still concerned by the amount
of money that NH spends on debt service. 2)The Southern Tier needs to
get its fair share of services from the Town. 3)We need to acquire
property in the Southern Tier for parklands.
WORKING WITH THE
MAJORITY (as the only Republican Councilman)
It will be okay. They
are a new group of Democrats that really haven’t worked together even
though they come from diverse backgrounds.
THE SUOZZI
ADMINISTRATION
Tom Suozzi has a tough
job. He needs to reassess how he is doing his job. He may not be as
seasoned as he needs to be.
FAVORITE MOVIE,
SPORTS FIGURE, BOOK & DESSERT
Gone With the Wind, Joe
DiMaggio, Angels and Demons (Dan Brown) and blueberry pie a la mode
REBUILDING THE
REPUBLICAN PARTY IN NORTH HEMPSTEAD
I must lead by example
and must be accessible. I must let people know that I am around to solve
their problems and I certainly will help all people in the 3rd
Council District and outside of the District.
MAY NEWBERGER
I enjoyed working with
her for many years but it was time for a change. Jon Kaiman brings with
him a new perspective on how to move North Hempstead forward. I know I
will enjoy working with him.
PERSONAL GOALS
To see my daughter
graduate college and try to get away on vacation for a couple of days. I
would like to see that all of my children are settled and that the
credibility of all elected officials once again brings confidence to the
people of Nassau.
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