—Patti Purdy
I write to voice my support of Christine Napolitano and Brian Widman, candidates for the Mineola School Board.
Chris has done a great job on our board. She has helped to keep our tax levies below the 2.5 percent New York State tax cap (even before there was a state mandate). She and Brian are both concerned that the new apartment construction (existing and proposed) could spell disaster for our district due to the possible influx of almost 300 students. I have no problem with more children in Mineola, but think their families need to be paying their fare share.
One of her opponents has come out in favor of the “city-fication” of Mineola. He thinks this type of development is what our community needs in order to stay relevant on Long Island. I disagree and cannot help but wonder what will happen to our school taxes if the Village Green is approved as it is likely to receive IDA approval for tax abatements. How will we stay below the State-imposed tax cap? This doesn’t only affect the Village of Mineola; it affects all of the Mineola School District taxpayers.
Chris has worked hard to keep our District one of top districts for music and art over and over. We have also received awards for our unique use of technology and have had visitors to our schools to see how we are integrating technology. Brian shares her vision for our district.
Please vote on May 19. And please vote for Chris Napolitano and Brian Widman. They will both work for residents of our entire school district, not just those from one area
