Receiver of Taxes, Town of Huntington: Pamela J. Velastegui
Pamela Velastegui, Republican candidate for Town of Huntington Receiver of Taxes, poses for a portrait at her home on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. -- slVOTE -- Credit: James Escher
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PAMELA J. VELASTEGUI
Republican
BACKGROUND:
- Velastegui, 40, of Centerport, is running for her first term of office to be Receiver of Taxes for the Town of Huntington. She is also endorsed by the Conservative Party.
- She is currently the operations manager for an estate planning and wealth management firm, has 18 years of experience as a school administrator and educator, and is fluent in Spanish.
- She graduated from Vanderbilt University, has two master’s from Columbia University and a doctorate in interdisciplinary studies and leadership from Long Island University.
ISSUES:
- Velastegui understands that many families are struggling with the costs of inflation and therefore supports legislation to reduce the higher penalties and fees associated with late payments.
- She will offer free workshops to help residents apply for tax exemptions and reduce their property taxes with assessment grievances.
- She will enhance technology in the office to reduce costs, improve services and offer user-friendly online platforms for residents doing business with her office.
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