We need more than photo-ops.
We need someone who really cares about our safety and our businesses. Every day we talk about Plandome Road — why are these stores still empty, why are there weeds and unsafe sidewalks, why aren’t there crosswalks like in Port Washington and Garden City, where is the money for the median that would prevent illegal U-turns?
A camera can be installed to take photographs of illegal U-turns. The police have advised that they do not have authority to install cameras. It must be undertaken by our Town Council.
Unfortunately, they either don’t know about our problems, don’t care, or are unable to achieve results.
Maybe that’s because three live in Great Neck and none are from Manhasset.
In fact, we haven’t had a Manhasset resident on the board for over 20 years. We can change that this year if we get out and vote.
Don’t assume your neighbor will get it done. This is your town so take 15 minutes and make a difference.
Help elect Mary Kay Barket, an excellent candidate for District 4 who lives right off Plandome Road.
Our current councilperson, Anna Kaplan, has not worked for us.
Even worse, she has taken credit for work done by others. She touts as her “proudest accomplishment” the improvements at Manhasset Valley Park.
The trouble is that the Master Plan (including the bathrooms), $2.5 million of funding, and the Town Board approval were all in place before Ms. Kaplan was elected in 2011.
The park is beautiful thanks to the efforts of former Supervisor John Kaiman, the Indians Rock Community, and private Manhasset citizens.
Ms. Kaplan was not involved, but having nothing else to show after four years as a councilwoman, she thinks a photo op will suffice for an actual accomplishment.
Last Saturday morning our town employees spent our tax dollars setting up pumpkins, mums, balloons, and refreshments so that Ms. Kaplan could cut a ribbon at a the newly opened bathroom in MVP.
That’s right our town councilwoman spent time and money for a photo announcing a “comfort station.”
It is time for a change!
Mary Kay Barket will bring real solutions and balance to a Town Council that needs a Manhasset resident on the board.
Mary Kay is an experienced actuary and business owner who would ensure our tax dollars are well spent and will hold the line on tax increases.
She has been a passionate volunteer for many charitable causes. Let’s put her to work for Manhasset and the Town of North Hempstead!
Jennifer DeSena
Manhasset
