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