Receiver of Taxes, Town of Oyster Bay: Jeffrey P. Pravato

Jeffrey P. Pravato, Republican and Conservative incumbent candidate for Town of Oyster Bay receiver of taxes, at Nassau County GOP headquarters in Westbury on March 31. Credit: James Escher
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JEFFREY P. PRAVATO
Republican
BACKGROUND:
- Pravato, 55, of Massapequa Park, is running for reelection for Oyster Bay receiver of taxes.
- He previously served as the mayor of Massapequa Park, worked as a deputy commissioner of the Oyster Bay Department of Public Works and worked in the finance industry.
- He graduated from Long Island University.
ISSUES:
- Pravato said he wants to expand existing tax grievance workshops to help property owners challenge their tax assessments.
- He said he wants to explore additional options for allowing online tax payments, such as using services like PayPal and Apple Pay.
- He said he wants to negotiate with banks to get higher interest rates on town deposits.

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