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VOTERS GUIDE Long Island Voters Guide: Nov. 7, 2023 general election

Michael F. Reid

Michael F. Reid is running for Receiver of Taxes, Town of Hempstead

Michael F. Reid

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MICHAEL F. REID 

Democratic

BACKGROUND: 

  • Reid, 61, of Merrick, is seeking his first term as receiver of taxes. 
  • After a career as a New York City paramedic, he worked as a Northwell Health emergency medical services educator and as chief of staff for former State Sen. John Brooks (D-Seaford). Reid has been a Merrick firefighter since 1976.
  • He earned an associate degree in technical theater from Nassau Community College.

ISSUES:

  • Reid said that if elected he would pursue outreach programs for seniors, veterans and others to educate them about property tax exemptions and the tax grievance process. 
  • He said he would review tax rolls to ensure correct administration of programs like the 2% fire insurance tax, which returns a tax on premiums written by out-of-state insurers to local fire services. 
  • He said the office needs foreign language and translation capabilities to serve residents who may not be comfortable doing transactions in English.

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