Richard S. Macellaro, Council Member, Town of Smithtown
Richard S. Macellaro Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin
DEMOCRATIC
Macellaro, 67, former director of a Brooklyn not-for-profit home health care agency, is running on the Democratic line for his first term on the council.
ISSUES:
- Macellaro said he would push for prompt implementation of a comprehensive plan for the town, with annual review and an update every five years.
- He said the town needed a “more transparent” budget process with review and workshops for stakeholders, including residents and business organizations.
- He said department heads should be “more accountable” to the town council, appearing at work sessions and presenting regular updates about their department operations and budget matters.
Nicholas Spangler is a general assignment reporter and has worked at Newsday since 2010.
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