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October 25, 2010

Elmont Library, 1301 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY 11003

Tonight the NCCA and the Argo Civic Association of Elmont held a Candidates debate with candidates for the 21st Assembly District, Ed Ra (R,I,C, Taxpayer Party), Pat Nicolosi (D) and Mimi Pierre Johnson (WF). The debate was spirited and at times aggressive. The candidates answered questions from the audience and from a moderator. Most the questions addressed fiscal issues. It was an exciting night as all three candidates sparred over how to address high taxes and spending. We would like to thank all three candidates and recognize their effort by entering into the political arena.

Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY4) and her challenger Fran Becker (R) also addressed the audience over fiscal issues such as the healthcare bill, the stimulus and federal spending. Both sharply contrasted the choice between their political philosophy and the need to decide whether to stay the course or change course with the President's agenda. We would like to thank both candidates for addressing issues that are important to voters in the 4th Congressional district.

In the Seventh State Senatorial District, Craig Johnson (D) was unable to attend. His challenger Jack Martins (R.I.C.) addressed the excessive Medicaid spending and the burden of property taxes facing Nassau County taxpayers. He made it clear after responding to questions that he will focus on taxes and will make the hard choices to deliver tax relief. We would like to thank Jack Martins to appearing at the meeting and giving detailed answers.

What a great night it was for the voters and for us. The audience was outstanding. It was great to have such a knowledgeable and engaged audience.  Thank you!!

Each of the candidates gave a presentation on where they stood on the issues and each answered questions.

Ed Ra graduated from Loyola College in Maryland in 2004 where he served as amember of the Student Government Association for four years including as Senior Class President. He holds a J.D. from St. John's University School of Law and LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Ed is a lifelong resident of Franklin Square who is running on a platform of cutting taxes and jobs.

Pat Nicolosi  served as a Union Shop Stewart/Union Delegate  for almost two decades with Local 550 Bakers Drivers Union and is currently a trustee to retired members of Local Unions 550, 802, and 50. Pat is President of the Elmont East End Civic Association, Co-Chair of the Elmont Coalition for Sustainable Development, an Elmont Library Board Trustee and a member of RESD (Residents for Efficient Special Districts). Pat is a lifelong member of Elmont who is running on a platform of tax relief and government reform..

Mimi Pierre Johnson currently serves as President of Argo Civic Association and is also the Vice President of the Community Coalition Council of Elmont, (CCC). She has lived in Elmont for 15 years and is running on a platform endorsing a 2% property tax cap, a circuit breaker property tax rebate and an end to unfunded mandates. 

The Nassau County Civic Association Inc. does not support or endorse candidates for political office.