MINEOLA, NY (TIP): George Maragos for Nassau County Executive in a statement on August 3 said, “Last night’s Hispanics United for Nassau County candidate’s forum in Hempstead marked the third consecutive time where Laura Curran and her establishment ticket failed to show up and discuss issues important to Nassau County voters. They were previously truant from forums hosted by the Portuguese Heritage Society and Hicksville Chamber of Commerce. Their absence as candidates is an insult not only to our ethnic and Latino communities but to all whose issues and voices continue to be ignored by both the Democratic and Republican establishment. Rather than face voters to address their concerns and articulate her positions on items of importance to the community, it appears, Curran and her Democratic slate chose to party with select glitzy and special interest friends at a fundraiser.

The Democratic slate of George Maragos for County Executive, Ama Yawson for County Comptroller, Carl DeHaney for County Clerk and George Siberon for the 5th Legislative Seat presented last night at the Candidates Forum a bold, progressive agenda directly to the people of Nassau County. An agenda that calls for lower property taxes for the middle class, seniors and veterans, more affordable housing, improved public transit and greater opportunities for women, minorities and veterans.

We have shown that we take no vote, and no community for granted, respect our residents and want to serve everyone fairly and equally. We will continue to work tirelessly to earn every single vote and the trust of all residents we wish to serve.

(Press release)