THOMAS P. HAND

Republican

BACKGROUND:

  • Hand, 61, is a senior manager at a domestic and international shipping company and is a former commissioner of the Massapequa water district. He is also running on the Conservative and Tax Revolt party lines.
  • He has served on the Oyster Bay Town Board since 2017.
  • He received an undergraduate degree in business management and a master's degree in labor and policy studies.

ISSUES

  • Hand said the town should pave roads and improve its parks.
  • He said the town should reduce its debt and not increase property taxes.
  • He said the town should make sure the Metropolitan Transportation Authority builds commuter parking to support the third track Long Island Rail Road project and expanded ridership.
Suburban voters and midterms ... Oyster Bay proposed budget ... Jets vs. Dolphins preview  Credit: Newsday

Luxe apts. got tax break without affordable housing ... Suburban voters and midterms ... LI employs 90% of highest paid government employees ... County on hook for $70M for dangerous intersection

Suburban voters and midterms ... Oyster Bay proposed budget ... Jets vs. Dolphins preview  Credit: Newsday

Luxe apts. got tax break without affordable housing ... Suburban voters and midterms ... LI employs 90% of highest paid government employees ... County on hook for $70M for dangerous intersection

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