Recently elected Manhasset Park District Commissioner Ken Weigand was administered the oath of office during the park district’s meeting on Monday.
Weigand, who was sworn in at the park district’s office at 62 Manhasset Avenue, will serve a three-year term alongside current commissioners Mark Sauvigne and David Paterson.
In December, Weigand defeated incumbent Jay Hernandez and challenger Matthew Falcone in an election that was decided by eight votes.
Weigand, a Village of Munsey Park resident, is a lifelong Manhasset resident who now manages facilities contracts for Canon Solutions America, an extension of Canon, Inc.
He told Blank Slate Media during his campaign that, as a commissioner, he would ensure the park district more closely monitor illegal parking in the community while seeking additional lot space.
“I’m used to dealing with conflicts, issues and getting them resolved,” Weigand said. “The daily work that I do will give me the ability to handle the issues and complaints and concerns with residents within the community.”
He also said he would support the demolition of the park district’s headquarters for the creation of more parking spaces there, an initiative commissioners have considered before.
