Village government is the purest form of direct democracy.
This year’s village elections have aroused much attention from the residents of Williston Park, with increasing attention being devoted to the long-term impact of the elections. Williston Park’s fire chief, Richard A. Sais, has been working with the village officials for the past several years on an almost-daily basis since becoming the department’s second assistant chief in 2014.
Sais has proven to be an incredible village asset; building strong working relations with state Sen. Elaine Phillips, her predecessor Sen. Jack Martins, and Nassau County Legislator Richard Nicolello to ensure major necessary improvements could be made without impacting village taxpayers.
Sais has also been instrumental in securing various grants to upgrade the fire department’s equipment, vehicles, and facilities since taking office; bringing the fire department into the 21st century and keeping the department’s Class III ISO rating (Insurance Service Office – Public Protection Classification).
Many people do not have the time to dedicate to volunteer organizations, with work, family and other obligations.
Sais has stepped up, from an already full-time volunteer position, solely to make a bigger positive impact in Williston Park.
President Abraham Lincoln once said, ” I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives.”
Like all of our volunteer firefighter’s, Sais wakes up to help complete strangers during their time of need. Neighbors helping neighbors. I strongly believe Richard A. Sais will continue to do just that as a village trustee.
The election is Tuesday, March 20. Ballots can be cast at the Williston Park Village Hall from noon to 9 p.m.
Eric Schueler
Williston Park
