Matthew Pasternak
Matthew Pasternak is running for Council Member, Town of Hempstead, 6th District
BACKGROUND
- Pasternak, 34, of Wantagh, a registered Democrat, is a clerk at the Nassau County Board of Elections.
- He is running on the Democratic Party line.
- Pasternak has a bachelor’s degree in political science from LIU Post and a master’s in public administration from Baruch College.
 
ISSUES
- Pasternak said he wants to end wasteful spending in the district.
- He said he would take on corruption and ethics issues that he said residents are paying for through high taxes.
- Pasternak’s priorities also include providing better services to residents.
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