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Hempstead board ratifies deputy supervisor compensation after public objections; Dorothy Goosby recuses
Summary
The Town of Hempstead Town Board on Oct. 16, 2025 approved a resolution ratifying and confirming the deputy supervisor's compensation. Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby recused herself from debate and the vote. Members of the public questioned the timing and size of the pay action during the public hearing on the preliminary budget.
The Town of Hempstead Town Board on Oct. 16, 2025 approved a resolution ratifying and confirming the deputy supervisor’s compensation. Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby recused herself from debate and did not participate in the vote.
Supervisor Ferretti opened the agenda item and the clerk read item 1 as “the resolution ratifying and confirming the deputy supervisor’s compensation.” During the afternoon session several residents questioned the change. Pearl Jacobs of Uniondale said she was concerned about the deputy supervisor’s hours and asked whether the pay represented ‘‘government welfare.’’ Lynn Krug of Garden City asked why…
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