Jeffrey P. Pravato

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JEFFREY P. PRAVATO 

Republican 

BACKGROUND:

• Pravato, 55, of Massapequa Park, is running for reelection for Oyster Bay receiver of taxes.
• He previously served as the mayor of Massapequa Park, worked as a deputy commissioner of the Oyster Bay Department of Public Works and worked in the finance industry. 
• He graduated from Long Island University.

ISSUES:

• Pravato said he wants to expand existing tax grievance workshops to help property owners challenge their tax assessments.
• He said he wants to explore additional options for allowing online tax payments, such as using services like PayPal and Apple Pay.
• He said he wants to negotiate with banks to get higher interest rates on town deposits.