On June 6th, The Rockville Centre Democratic Club hosted Laura Gillen and Judy Griffin for a wonderfully candid discussion about their experiences now that they’re elected officials:
Here is a summary of the discussions:
Laura Gillen
- Background
- Getting involved, meeting people, making friends
- Learning about being a politician
- Grass roots efforts
- Experiences working across the isle
- Explanation of the power of the supervisor
- Efforts to refinance debt saving taxpayers millions
- Website – LauraGillen.com sign up to volunteerÂ
- June 11 town meeting
- July 2nd town meeting
Of special focus was Laura’s efforts to root out corruption in the Republican political patronage system that is trying to hold on. Â She discussed her experiences with many in the current group that seems to honor power not their responsibility to the community.
Louise Skolnik, Co-President of The Rockville Centre Democratic Club:Â
- Presents certificates of appreciationÂ
Judy Griffin
- Background: Who am I, why did I run?
- Encouragement to write editorial/letter to editor of Herald and Newsday
- Explanation of district funding, legislation, etc.
- Long Island railroad: Campaign experiences
- Economic development
- Higher Ed
- Unions, creation of a living wage
- Vaccination – thoughts on religious exemption (this was a vigourous discussion)
- Public emergency procedures
- Health department involvementÂ
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Laura and Judy pose with new candidates for office:
Laura Burns (running for LD6, Nassau County Legislature): http://www.nassaucountydems.com/elected-officials/laura-burns
Lora Webster (running for town council – District 5, Town of Hempstead): http://www.nassaucountydems.com/elected-officials/lora-webster
