Submitted by Daniel Correira
Paul Pereira was both my teacher and my coach at Mineola High School. For the last eight years he has also served on our Village Board. Today, I am proud to call Paul Pereira my friend. Since first being elected to the board in 2008, Paul has dealt with numerous issues and challenges including budgetary concerns, fiscal long term planning—which are not quick fix financial gimmicks and not to be patched up with borrowing millions of dollars. The current board members have demonstrated prudent fiscal management with the significant reduction of bond debt from $33 million to the current $12 million. This directly affects and keeps our taxes low—thank you Paul. This administration’s “pay as you go” policy is to be commended. He has dealt with union contracts, public safety, emergency management and land use concerns. He was also part of the team that finally resolved longstanding issues such as the Bruce Terrace flooding problem and crippling tax certiorari payments.
Paul continues to demonstrate his ability to be a team player as the village prepares for snow storms and even for major events like Superstorm Sandy. He plays a pivotal role working closely with Mayor Strauss, obtaining assets and manpower from outside sources. Their planning and team work pays off as Mineola recovers faster from every storm than neighborhing communities.
Paul Pereira is building a viable future for our village. As we all know, like many of us, Mr. Pereira is raising his young family in his hometown of Mineola. He has worked as a teacher in the Mineola School District since 1993. His commitment to our village is evident.
It is for these reasons we should reelect Trustee Pereira.
