In a close race for the open school board trustee seat, newcomer Burt Blass defeated Jennifer Johnson by only 41 votes, 912 to 871.
In addition, West Hempstead now has the distinction of being the only town in Long Island that had its school budget voted down 1,003 to 734. The proposed budget of $71.39 million would have raised spending 3.61% and taxes, 2.14%.
A new budget proposal will have to be submitted.
Residents took to local West Hempstead Facebook community sites and loudly voiced their concerns and alternatively support for the new trustee and the defeated budget.
Please leave your comments on our Facebook pages:
Full election Results below:
West Hempstead Election Results
School Budget
Yes 734
No 1,003
Library Budget
Yes 924
No 874
School Board Trustees
Seat 1
Karen Brohm 1,326
Seat 2
Byars Cole 1,298
Seat 3
Burt Blass 912
Jennifer Johnson 871
Library Board
Kathleen Dunne Re-Elected 1,289
