Video podcast: School Budget Vote – May 17th

David and Norm look at the school board & budget election taking place in West Hempstead on May 17, 2022. They talk a bit about the candidates and then take a deep dive into the question of the budget, including an anonymous flyer and it’s claims about a large reserve fund held by the district.

 

West Hempstead School Budget Vote, annual meeting and trustee elections will take place between 7:00 AM-9:00 PM at the Middle School Gymnasium on May 17th.

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There are four candidates running for three seats on the West Hempstead school board, with one seat contested.

Burt Blass is running against Jennifer Johnson for the seat held by Gavi Hoffman, who is not seeking reelection.

Incumbent Karen Brohm is running unopposed for another four-year term.

Byars Cole is running unopposed for the seat held by Patricia Greaves, who also is not seeking reelection.

Voting May 7, 2022 Middle School, West Hempstead