Here’s everything you need to know about John DFrisco, candidate for Glen Cove City Council in the 2025 elections.
Biography:
John DiFrisco is a respected finance executive with decades of private sector experience in cutting waste and delivering results.
As a longtime member of the Carle Place School Board, John improved education for our kids while saving families millions—delivering better services without taking on debt.
A dedicated community volunteer, John has coached Little League, supported the Boy Scouts, and always stood up for North Hempstead families. Now, John is ready to bring his proven, results-driven leadership to the North Hempstead Town Council.
Education:
Lehigh University – B.S. Accounting
Fordham University – MBA Finance
College of Saint Rose – School district business leader certificate
New York State School District business leader license
Work History:
Comag Marketing Group LLC McClatchy Media Network
1982 – Present
Vice President – Finance
Community Service:
Carle Place Little League baseball and softball coach
Carle Place Soccer Club coach
Our Lady of Hope CYO Basketball coach
Treasurer – Carle Place Little League
Treasurer – Carle Place Soccer Club
Treasurer – Boy Scouts of America Troop 305
Carle Place School District Experience:
Carle Place School District Board of Education Trustee – 18 years 2005-2023
President of the board of education – 5 years, most recently 2020-2021 school year
Vice president of the board of education – 1 year
Carle Place School District Board of Education Trustee – 18 years 2005-2023
President of the board of education – 5 years, most recently 2020-2021 school year
Vice president of the board of education – 1 year
Carle Place School District Audit Committee – 20 years 2005-present
Chairperson and founding member of audit committee
Earned board master’s and lifetime achievement certificate from New York State School Board Association
Carle Place Scholarship Committee – 8 years
Carle Place Budget Advisory Committee – 5 years
Carle Place Facilities Committee – 1999-2000
Chairperson and founding member of audit committee
Earned board master’s and lifetime achievement certificate from New York State School Board Association
Carle Place Scholarship Committee – 8 years
Carle Place Budget Advisory Committee – 5 years
Carle Place Facilities Committee – 1999-2000
Why I am running:
I am DiFrisco is running for town council for District 1 in the Town of North Hempstead to continue the progress being made under Supervisor Jen DeSena, including the largest tax cut in town history—a 22% reduction—and long-overdue reforms to the broken building department. I believe residents deserve accountable, business-minded leadership focused on cutting waste, supporting law enforcement, fixing town services, and preserving the suburban quality of life that makes North Hempstead special.
I am DiFrisco is running for town council for District 1 in the Town of North Hempstead to continue the progress being made under Supervisor Jen DeSena, including the largest tax cut in town history—a 22% reduction—and long-overdue reforms to the broken building department. I believe residents deserve accountable, business-minded leadership focused on cutting waste, supporting law enforcement, fixing town services, and preserving the suburban quality of life that makes North Hempstead special.
Top 3 Issues:
Cutting taxes and wasteful spending – Support Supervisor DeSena’s record-setting 22% tax cut and continue pushing for responsible, transparent budgets that ease the burden on hardworking families.
Safe streets and suburban neighborhoods – Partner with police to keep our communities safe, and invest in quality-of-life improvements like park upgrades and road repaving.
Making government work for you – Expand long-term reforms to the building department so residents, homeowners, and local businesses get timely, reliable service—no more endless delays or red tape. Deliver quality town services that treat taxpayers with respect and put residents first.
