Lincoln to retire as Great Neck Park District commissioner in December

Robert Pelaez
Great Neck Park District Commissioner Robert Lincoln announced he will be retiring in December. (Photo courtesy of Robert Lincoln)

Great Neck Park District Commissioner Robert Lincoln announced that he will retire from his post on Dec. 31 after 21 years.

Lincoln, one of three commissioners, said he was “seriously considering” whether he would run for re-election this year before ultimately deciding to retire, according to a statement he sent to Blank Slate Media.

“Following much thought, I have decided that I will not seek re-election, and I will retire on December 31,” Lincoln said in the statement. “After 7 terms it is time to move on.”

Lincoln said he wanted to announce his decision to retire now so that others could file petitions ahead of the Oct. 29 deadline for this year’s park district election in December.

Lincoln also touted the work of everyone who has aided him and the district for more than two decades.

“It has been an honor to serve the Great Neck community, and I am proud of the many accomplishments our Park District has made over the years,” Lincoln said. “Thank you to all those who have supported me; hopefully I will be remembered favorably.”       

Lincoln has been involved with the park district since the 1970s before being elected as commissioner in 2000. As commissioner, Lincoln donated funding for three defibrillators, a sign at Steppingstone Park and GPS tracking equipment for boats used in the park district’s sailing school.

Aside from the park district, Lincoln has been a member of the Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company for nearly 60 years, serving as chief of the department twice. Lincoln additionally serves as a director for the Great Neck Historical Society. He also served as an instructor, program supervisor, executive director and superintendent for the Nassau County Vocational Education and Extension Board.

Efforts to reach a representative from the park district for comment were unavailing.

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