2 new Town of Hempstead Supervisor candidates (R) announced as initial party nominees decline

After Republican incumbent Donald Clavin, who is in his third term as supervisor, declined the Nassau County Republican Party’s nomination before Monday’s 5 p.m. deadline to accept it, the party put forth Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti as their new candidate on April 10.

“When you decide to run for elected office, you do it because you want to make a difference in people’s lives,” said Ferretti, who is in his fourth term representing the 15th district county legislative district, which includes his hometown of Levittown, at a candidacy announcement event on Thursday. “What better opportunity to do that than to run for supervisor of America’s largest township.”

He named his priorities as controlling taxes, public safety, and enhancing local services.

Clavin thanked Hempstead residents for their support during his time as supervisor and receiver of taxes while speaking on his intent to run for a Nassau County judge seat at Thursday’s announcement event.



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