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Hempstead incumbent seeks another term
The race for legislator in Nassau County's 1st District pits Democratic incumbent Kevan Abrahams, a lifelong Hempstead resident, against Republican challenger Darren Bryant. The two are vying for a seat representing Freeport, Roosevelt, Uniondale and parts of South Hempstead and Baldwin.
Since Abrahams, 33, was first elected to the Legislature in 2002, he said, he has focused on his constituents' concerns. He has hosted informational forums throughout the district, giving residents a chance to voice their opinions on issues such as property taxes, gang violence and public safety. Abrahams also made an effort to help residents understand how the local and county government operates by visiting homes in the district as a part of his Door-to-Door campaign.
The meetings and visits, Abrahams said, were examples of his "Bringing Mineola to the 1st Legislative District" initiative. "I don't expect any constituent in my district to have to come to Mineola to do what I do," he said. "I'm elected to be the voice of the 1st District in Mineola."
In Baldwin, Abrahams has worked to improve the infrastructure. He helped fund a road improvement project on Grand Avenue near the Fairview Shopping Center in January 2006. He is involved in the community's effort to develop the Coes Neck property. "I'm happy to say that the community is now a part of the process in deciding what is going to happen with the property," he said. "We have had very constructive community meetings about the future use of the property ... and we hope to continue this pattern."
Abrahams has also taken an interest in protecting the quality of life of the district's young people. He works with local organizations such as the Freeport Pride, the Uniondale Community Council and STRONG -- Struggling to Reunite Our New Generation -- to help keep kids involved in extracurricular activities. He supported the passage of the county's Tobacco 19 law, which raised the legal age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 19 in order to keep cigarettes off high school campuses.
Abrahams promises, if he is re-elected, to devote more attention to improving communication among schools, clergy, police, community groups and residents in the district. He also plans to continue his beautification efforts in areas such as South Hempstead, and is aiming to get legislation passed that would prohibit sex offenders from living near schools and parks.
Despite the Herald's repeated attempts, Bryant could not be reached for an interview.
Since Abrahams, 33, was first elected to the Legislature in 2002, he said, he has focused on his constituents' concerns. He has hosted informational forums throughout the district, giving residents a chance to voice their opinions on issues such as property taxes, gang violence and public safety. Abrahams also made an effort to help residents understand how the local and county government operates by visiting homes in the district as a part of his Door-to-Door campaign.
The meetings and visits, Abrahams said, were examples of his "Bringing Mineola to the 1st Legislative District" initiative. "I don't expect any constituent in my district to have to come to Mineola to do what I do," he said. "I'm elected to be the voice of the 1st District in Mineola."
In Baldwin, Abrahams has worked to improve the infrastructure. He helped fund a road improvement project on Grand Avenue near the Fairview Shopping Center in January 2006. He is involved in the community's effort to develop the Coes Neck property. "I'm happy to say that the community is now a part of the process in deciding what is going to happen with the property," he said. "We have had very constructive community meetings about the future use of the property ... and we hope to continue this pattern."
Abrahams has also taken an interest in protecting the quality of life of the district's young people. He works with local organizations such as the Freeport Pride, the Uniondale Community Council and STRONG -- Struggling to Reunite Our New Generation -- to help keep kids involved in extracurricular activities. He supported the passage of the county's Tobacco 19 law, which raised the legal age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 19 in order to keep cigarettes off high school campuses.
Abrahams promises, if he is re-elected, to devote more attention to improving communication among schools, clergy, police, community groups and residents in the district. He also plans to continue his beautification efforts in areas such as South Hempstead, and is aiming to get legislation passed that would prohibit sex offenders from living near schools and parks.
Despite the Herald's repeated attempts, Bryant could not be reached for an interview.
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