Valley Stream appoints Sharon M. Daley to trustee seat; board approves routine resolutions and contracts

The Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream appointed Sharon M. Daley as a trustee to fill the vacancy created when Les Shawn Wright was elected judge of the Nassau County District Court and accepted Wright’s resignation effective Dec. 31, 2024. The board set a special village election for Tuesday, March 18, 2025, to fill the unexpired term to April 3, 2028.

The appointment came during the board’s meeting when Mayor Fair read Resolution 001-25 and the board moved and seconded the resolution; the measure passed on a roll-call vote. Trustees recorded affirmative votes during the roll call. Sharon M. Daley took the oath of office at the meeting and was seated immediately.

Why this matters: the appointment fills a sudden vacancy on the five-member board and triggers a special election to let voters select who will serve the remainder of the term. The board also used the meeting to act on several routine administrative items and contract renewals that affect village operations.

The board approved a set of routine resolutions and contract agreements that were presented under consent/contract agreements. Items the board voted to approve included: - Resolution 002-25: scheduling the…