North Hempstead Town Council Member - 6th District

Democratic, Working Families

Mariann Dalimonte

Background:

Dalimonte, 51, of Port Washington, is running on the Democratic and Working Families lines. The first-time candidate is the executive director of the Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District.

Policies:
  • Dalimonte said she would be “an accessible, accountable and hands-on councilperson.” She would organize regular meetings at varying times of the day to accommodate residents’ schedules.
  • She wants to address empty storefronts on the town’s main streets by hosting roundtable meetings with property owners, merchants and real estate brokers. She also wants to develop better rules to address the litter on the streets.
  • Dalimonte, who has been endorsed by incumbent Supervisor Judi Bosworth, said she would work with Bosworth to keep taxes low and maintain the town’s Aaa bond rating.

Democratic, Working Families

Mariann Dalimonte

Background:

Dalimonte, 51, of Port Washington, is running on the Democratic and Working Families lines. The first-time candidate is the executive director of the Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District.

Policies:
  • Dalimonte said she would be “an accessible, accountable and hands-on councilperson.” She would organize regular meetings at varying times of the day to accommodate residents’ schedules.
  • She wants to address empty storefronts on the town’s main streets by hosting roundtable meetings with property owners, merchants and real estate brokers. She also wants to develop better rules to address the litter on the streets.
  • Dalimonte, who has been endorsed by incumbent Supervisor Judi Bosworth, said she would work with Bosworth to keep taxes low and maintain the town’s Aaa bond rating.

Republican, Independent, Conservative

Dina M. De Giorgio (Incumbent)

Background:

De Giorgio, 51, of Port Washington, is running on the Republican, Conservative and Independence lines. The family law attorney ran for town supervisor unsuccessfully in 2013 and is seeking a third term on the town council.

Policies:
  • De Giorgio said since she was elected in 2011, she has brought in “a more independent voice to the board” and took steps to make North Hempstead more efficient and transparent, including launching Portal 2 Port, a website that posts updates about local events and issues.
  • She said she helped improve local infrastructure by pushing beautification and paving projects. She cited her role in getting Alvan O. Petrus Park to open in 2016.
  • She said she would continue to work on rezoning the waterfront business district.

Republican, Independent, Conservative

Dina M. De Giorgio (Incumbent)

Background:

De Giorgio, 51, of Port Washington, is running on the Republican, Conservative and Independence lines. The family law attorney ran for town supervisor unsuccessfully in 2013 and is seeking a third term on the town council.

Policies:
  • De Giorgio said since she was elected in 2011, she has brought in “a more independent voice to the board” and took steps to make North Hempstead more efficient and transparent, including launching Portal 2 Port, a website that posts updates about local events and issues.
  • She said she helped improve local infrastructure by pushing beautification and paving projects. She cited her role in getting Alvan O. Petrus Park to open in 2016.
  • She said she would continue to work on rezoning the waterfront business district.

Libertarian

Gary L. Donoyan

Background:

Donoyan, 57, of Manhasset, is running on the Libertarian line. The first-time candidate is an attorney specializing in commercial and real estate litigation.

Policies:
  • Donoyan believes in personal liberty: “Government should stay out of people’s lives.”
  • He also supports economic liberty. He said the only role for the government is to adjudicate disputes and protect people’s rights to their personal and business properties.
  • He believes town governments should be abolished, leaving the functions they handle to the counties and local villages.

Libertarian

Gary L. Donoyan

Background:

Donoyan, 57, of Manhasset, is running on the Libertarian line. The first-time candidate is an attorney specializing in commercial and real estate litigation.

Policies:
  • Donoyan believes in personal liberty: “Government should stay out of people’s lives.”
  • He also supports economic liberty. He said the only role for the government is to adjudicate disputes and protect people’s rights to their personal and business properties.
  • He believes town governments should be abolished, leaving the functions they handle to the counties and local villages.

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