Town Supervisor-Elect Jen DeSena Announces Transition Team

Port Washington NY

01 December, 2021

3:21 PM

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PORT WASHINGTON, NY — North Hempstead Town Supervisor-elect Jen DeSena announced the members of her transition team on Wednesday. The 17-person team will provide counsel to DeSena (R-Manhasset) as she prepares to form a new administration and take office on Jan. 1, 2022. "The transition team has provided invaluable assistance to me as I prepare to bring the changes to town government that voters sought on Election Day," DeSena said. They include: Michael Barry — former North Hempstead town public information officerDr. Pedram Bral — Mayor, Great Neck VillagePeter Cavallaro, Esq. — Mayor, WestburyDr. Isma Chaudry — chairperson, Islamic Center of Long IslandDavid Chiang — president of the Chinese American Association of North HempsteadDina DeGiorgio, Esq. — former North Hempstead town councilwomanChristopher Devane, Esq. — Mayor, New Hyde Park VillagePaul Ehrbar — Mayor, Williston ParkMichael Going — Acting Treasurer, Carle Place Civic AssociationMichael Koblenz, Esq. — Mayor, East HillsJack Martins, Esq. — former New York State SenatorMadhvi Nijjar — Deputy Mayor New Hyde Park VillageBonnie Parente, Esq. — Mayor, East WillistonJoseph Scalero — Village Clerk, MineolaEdward Scott — Albertson Civic AssociationScott Strauss — Mayor, MineolaDesiree Woodson — Tenant Commissioner, North Hempstead Housing Authority The supervisor-elect is the first Republican nominee to win that office since 1987. She squared off against Town Clerk Wayne Wink, who is a Democrat. Before seeking elected office, DeSena was an attorney at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and executive director of the Manhasset Community Coalition Against Substance Abuse (CASA).