On Dec. 12, Daniel Nachmanoff, commissioner and chair of the Great Neck Park Board, will be seeking re-election.
I urge all park district residents to vote to re-elect Commissioner Nachmanoff. From my observations of Commissioner Nachmanoff’s official actions over many years, it is clear that he is an outstanding official who has protected and enhanced the district’s programs, services and priceless assets, while holding tax rates unchanged.
Our Park system is a far flung, complex enterprise.
It offers nearly 100 special programs and services which are responsive to the needs and desires of all types of residents of all ages and interests, ranging from children of all ages to seniors.
Every year thousands of residents and their guests benefit from and enjoy Park District programs and services which address varied athletic interests as well as educational, therapeutic, entertainment and various other recreational and remedial needs.
To provide these programs and services in 2018, the district has budgeted nearly $19 million, with no increase in taxes and substantial expenses offset by revenues from non-tax sources.
Commissioner Nachmanoff has served us extremely well by making careful and well-considered decisions which have produced improved management, more effective staff development and tighter control over district costs.
He has also been very effective in developing and promoting new programs to meet changing needs and in searching for new ways to expand non-tax revenues. He has shown that he is extremely sensitive to any concerns expressed by the public.
Commissioner Nachmanoff possess a wealth of expertise, knowledge, management skills and experience that would be practically impossible to replace.
A noteworthy accomplishment during Commissioner Nachmenoff’s term is his role in the selection of a new Park District superintendent and assistant superintendent.
This choice has brought to the park district a brilliant team of managers.
They are ushering in an epoch overhaul of the park district’s management and information systems through application of modern automation technology. These changes are in the early stages and promise substantial gains in the quality and efficiency of District programs and services.
This major program will require careful and informed supervision for many years to come in dealing with the many important decisions that lie ahead. We will be lucky to have Commissioner Nachmanoff aboard to help shape them.
Chairman Nachmanoff’s opponent ,Tina Stellato, is a tennis instructor for the district and her husband works as tennis director.
According to the Great Neck Record, legal restrictions will likely prevent Mr. and Mrs. Stellato from retaining that employment were she to become a Commissioner.
Mrs. Stillato proposes a number actions and activities that the present park district administration has already fully undertaken.
Had Mrs. Stellato regularly attended District meetings, she would be better informed. While this candidate may be well intentioned, her platform demonstrates a significant lack of knowledge of the scope and depth of Park Board’s responsibilities and operations.
Lack of meaningful experience is also an important factor.
In my view, we simply cannot turn over major oversight authority to someone who lacks the necessary knowledge and experience to do the job.
To replace as formidable and effective an executive as Commissioner Nachmanoff will expose the park district to a large risk of falling short of its goals, adversely affecting everyone. That path seems to me to make no sense at all.
Come out on Dec. 12 and cast your vote for Daniel
Nachmanoff to keep our oarks running efficiently, safely and at lowest possible cost to the taxpayers.
Vote at Great Neck House, the senior center or the Manhasset-Lakeville Firehouse, depending on where you live. (Call 516-482-0181 for information).
The polls will be open from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Leon Korobow
Great Neck
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