Supervisor· 2022-2027
Jennifer DeSena
North Hempstead
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 40
- Total speaking time
- 6:30:12
- Avg per meeting
- 9:45
- Segments
- 6180
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Top issues during term (20)
2027 Tentative Budget Presentation
No tax increase this year, but reserve spending of roughly $25 million over two years could set up a fiscal squeeze in 2028.
Stray Cat Population and Shelter Services
Ongoing allocation of state grants and town capital funds for animal shelter improvements.
Commercial Parking Lot Expansion into Residential District
Substantial real estate value and municipal tax generation implications.
Residential Development and Floor Area Limits
Property values for surrounding historic homes could be impacted by out-of-scale construction.
Residential Zoning Variances
Property value adjustments and permit fees associated with residential construction.
Port Washington Parking District and Muni Meters
Parking enforcement fines projected up about $80,000 (10%) in 2027.
Long Island Nets Practice Facility Agreement
Generates revenue for the town through the practice facility agreement.
Commercial Parking and Signage Standards
Permits business investments and storefront improvements along major commercial corridors.
Special District Operations at Sunset Park
Involves special district tax levies and maintenance expenditures.
Special District Budget Oversight and Taxation
Impacts special district tax levies for local property owners.
Omega Diner Parking and Expansion
Impacts local business viability and property configuration values.
Honorary Street Designation for Detective Charles Vroom
Costs limited to honorary street sign fabrication and installation.
Redevelopment of 200 Hillside Avenue Service Station
Private capital investment replacing long-vacant commercial property and generating local tax revenue.
2026 Town Budget Introduction
Impacts all town taxpayers through upcoming 2026 property tax levies and special district fees.
Front Porch Encroachment Legalization in Port Washington
Homeowner avoids $20,000 to $25,000 in restructuring costs.
Permeable Front-Yard Paving & Traffic Safety
None on public funds.
Front Yard Fencing and Traffic Safety in Manhasset
Property owners bear the cost of fence installation and potential modifications.
Community Advocacy and Political Rhetoric
Sidewalk Repair and Infrastructure Maintenance
Adding a second tree crew would require new trucks, equipment and permanent salaries the current budget does not fund.
Town Mailers Ethics Regulations
Potential savings on municipal mailing costs during pre-election periods.
Decisions during term (825)
Recorded while DeSena was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Motion to amend the 2027 preliminary budgets (special district and town updates)
Table Item 2 — Special District 2027 budgets
Adopt Resolution No. 495-2026 — public hearing on 2027 sewer district assessment rolls
Certificate of Appropriateness for 142 Willow Street
Certificate of Appropriateness for 100 Huntington Rd
Appeal #21887 - Louis Chang
Appeal #21888 - Anthony & Cristina Antonelli
Appeal #21889 - Christopher Kohlios
Appeal #21890 - Georgia Pamboris
Appeal #21891 - W.K.T. Associates, Inc (Omega Diner)
Appeal #21892 - Luisa Stasi (Road Work Ahead)
Local Law Amending Port Washington Public Parking District
Honorary Street Name Designation for Detective Charles Vroom Road
Ordinance Affecting North Street, New Hyde Park
Ordinance Affecting Pond Hill Road, Great Neck
Resolution Certifying Completion of Review of Tentative Budget and Setting Public Hearing
Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Software Maintenance and Support Services
Resolution Authorizing Agreement with Long Island Nets for Yes We Can Center Practice Facility
Appeal #21879 - Gina Aharonoff (2 Colgate Rd.)
Appeal #21880 - Todd Sweberg (57 Allenwood Rd.)
Voting record (1264)
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