Democratic Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen talked about her first year in office. Gillen said she is trying to change the culture within Town Hall, and although she has been met with many challenges from the Republican-controlled town board, she is doing what she can to pass on savings to the taxpayers. Credit: Newsday / Shelby Knowles

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