Kate Murray
Kate Murray is running for Town Clerk, Town of Hempstead

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KATE MURRAY
Republican
BACKGROUND:
- Murray, 60, of Levittown, is seeking a third term as Hempstead Town clerk.
- She won her first term in 2019 after serving six terms as Hempstead Town supervisor, the first woman elected to the post.
- She graduated from Boston College and Suffolk University School of Law in Boston.
ISSUES:
- Murray said she will work closely with the town supervisor to control government costs, which will enable the town to freeze taxes in 2024 and promote affordability.
- She wants to expand online services for her office, extend office hours and increase satellite services.
- She said she will continue to focus on safety, including the Child ID Safety Program, which she implemented for Hempstead Town residents.
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