Jillian A. Guthman, Receiver of Taxes, Town of Huntington

DEMOCRATIC

Guthman, 49, of Melville, is running on the Democratic, Independence and Working Families party lines. She is seeking her first full four-year term. She was appointed in December 2017 and ran for the final year of the expired term in 2018.

ISSUES:

• Guthman says she is committed to providing residents with top-caliber customer service, making sure the experience of paying taxes is pleasurable and as efficient as possible.
• She said it's important to her to disseminate critical information to residents, such as "making sure our residents are aware of the tax exemptions they might be eligible for."
• She said she can use her experience and perspective as a former Suffolk County assistant district attorney, where she prosecuted cases involving theft and fraud to reduce the town’s risk of loss.

By Deborah S. Morris

deborah.morris@newsday.comdsvmorris

Deborah Morris is a native Long Islander and covers the town of Huntington.