Jon Kaiman

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JON KAIMAN

Democratic

BACKGROUND:

• Kaiman, 61, of Great Neck, is seeking a first term back as supervisor, a position he previously held from 2004 to 2013. 
• He was appointed in 2013 as former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s special adviser for Long Island storm recovery after Superstorm Sandy tore through Long Island in October 2012. He has been Suffolk’s deputy county executive since 2017 and previously chaired the Nassau Interim Finance Authority. He also worked as a judge in the Nassau County District Court.
• He received bachelor’s and law degrees from Hofstra University, and a master’s from the Harvard Kennedy School.

ISSUES:

• Kaiman said he will focus on strengthening the town’s finances, while keeping town taxes low. He plans to explore shared service programs to reduce costs, while also being aggressive in pursuing state and federal grants.
• Public safety is a priority, and he said he will work with law enforcement to provide maximum safety in the community. He said he would make sure police have the resources and information needed to get the job done to the best of their capabilities.
• On the environment, he said he would maintain and preserve North Hempstead’s green assets, while also reducing the town’s carbon footprint. He touched on plans for recycling programs, restoring wetlands and cleaning the waterways in North Hempstead.