Babylon Town Receiver of Taxes
Republican
Edward R. Blankenhorn Jr.
Background:
REPUBLICAN
Blankenhorn, 78, is running on the Republican Party line. He is retired from Northrop Grumman after working as an operations analyst and senior financial planner there for more than three decades. A former Marine, he was a member of the Western Suffolk BOCES board and Lindenhurst school board, and ran unsuccessfully for state Assembly and Suffolk County Legislature.
Policies:
- Evaluate whether computer system in Babylon Receiver of Taxes office needs updating or replacement.
- Consider changing operation that results in long times for residents paying taxes at Town Hall.
- Maintain the well-run office that current Receiver of Taxes Corinne DiSomma oversees.
Democratic, Independent, Conservative
Jennifer C. Montiglio
Background:
CONSERVATIVE
Montiglio, 42, is running on the Democratic, Conservative and Independence party lines. She is seeking election to the receiver of taxes office after working as a legislative aide for Suffolk Legis. Kevin McCaffrey (R-Lindenhurst) for three years. She has owned Ooh La La Boutiques, with three locations, since 2005.
Policies:
- Innovating the way the Babylon Receiver of Taxes office is run.
- Incorporating her experience as a small-business owner into running the office.
- Encouraging efficient work flow.