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Jennifer S. DeSena
38th Town Supervisor of North Hempstead, New York
Assumed office
January 1, 2022
Preceded byJudi Bosworth
Personal details
Born (1969-03-12) March 12, 1969 (age 55)
The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States
SpouseRalph DeSena
Children2
EducationMassapequa High School
Alma materBoston University, St. John's University School of Law

Jennifer DeSena (born March 12, 1969) is an American attorney and politician serving as the 38th Town Supervisor of North Hempstead, in Nassau County, New York, in the United States.

Biography[edit]

DeSena was born on March 12, 1969,[citation needed] in the New York City borough of the Bronx.[1] She moved to Massapequa, New York when she was two, and was raised there for the rest of her childhood, eventually graduating from Massapequa High School.[1][2] She attended Boston College, where she earned her bachelor's degree, majoring in economics and English.[1][2] She then attended the St. John's University School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor degree.[2][3] She then began practicing litigation law, before serving as a Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement attorney in Manhattan.[3]

Political career[edit]

DeSena began her political career in 2021, when she ran for Town Supervisor upon the retirement of then-incumbent Judi Bosworth (D–Great Neck).[4] DeSena won the election over her opponent, then-Town Clerk Wayne H. Wink Jr. (D–Roslyn).[5][6][7][8] DeSena, a registered Democrat, ran on the Republican and Conservative tickets, and her 2021 victory marked the first time in over three decades that a Republican-backed candidate won the position.[4][9]

DeSena was re-elected to a second term in November 2023, defeating her Democrat-backed opponent, former Town Supervisor Jon Kaiman, in a landslide victory.[4][10][11][12]

As Town Supervisor, DeSena has advocated for ending partisan politics in North Hempstead, reforming and improving the Town's building department, installing sanitary sewers along Plandome Road's business district in Manhasset, and improving services and maintaining the quality of life for residents.[4][13][14][15][16] She has advocated against policies proposed by state lawmakers – including Governor Kathleen Hochul's attempts at overriding local control of zoning and cutting funds for schools, citing the unintended consequences from such policies, which would negatively impact the community and the environment.[17][18]

DeSena was also vocally against George Santos, following the news being made known of his scandals, and called for him to resign.[19][20] Although she initially endorsed him for the election before his scandals were known, she became one of the first Republican politicians in the district to publicly denounce and condemn him after the allegations were confirmed;[20][21] DeSena publicly rescinded her endorsement of him and expressed her anger, stating how she and many others were betrayed and deceived by Santos, and condemning him for his lies about being Jewish and exploiting the Holocaust.[22][23][24] DeSena banned him from North Hempstead events and was one of several Republican leaders who were vocally against him serving in Congress.[19][22][23][24]

Personal life[edit]

DeSena resides in the Strathmore section of Manhasset, New York, having moved there with her husband, Ralph, in 2000; her husband is also an attorney.[1][2][3] She and her husband have two children.[2][3]

Prior to being elected as Town Supervisor, DeSena had long been heavily involved in Manhasset's civic associations and with other local community organizations in the area.[1][2][5][6] She also lead the Manhasset Coalition Against Substance Abuse and was the President of the Women's Club of Strathmore, Manhasset's North Strathmore Civic Association.[1][2]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f Rizzo, Frank (2021-12-01). "Ready to Lead: DeSena Talks About Her Win". Port Washington News. Anton Media Group. pp. 3, 6. Retrieved 2024-04-13 – via issuu.com.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Zahn, Max (2017-01-12). "New CASA director brings personal touch - Manhasset Times". The Island 360. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  3. ^ a b c d "Town of North Hempstead - Jennifer DeSena". www.northhempsteadny.gov. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  4. ^ a b c d Yanes, Darwin (2023-12-28). "With new GOP majority in North Hempstead, Jennifer DeSena expects more sway in 2nd term". Newsday. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  5. ^ a b Duffy, Brandon (2021-10-06). "Jennifer DeSena believes she's a coalition builder, and the right one for North Hempstead supervisor - The Island Now ROP". The Island Now. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  6. ^ a b "North Hempstead residents to get new town supervisor for first time in 8 years". News 12 - Long Island. 2021-10-12. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  7. ^ "GOP challenger wins tight race for North Hempstead supervisor". Newsday. 2021-11-17. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  8. ^ "New York Election Results". The New York Times. 2021-11-02. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
  9. ^ "Battle for North Hempstead town supervisor heats up ahead of Election Day". News 12 - Connecticut. 2023-10-27. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  10. ^ Malaszczyk, Michael (2023-11-07). "Jennifer DeSena Declares Victory Over Jon Kaiman In North Hempstead; Clavin, Saladino Win Re-Election". www.longislandpress.com. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  11. ^ Campanile, Carl; Crane, Emily (2023-11-08). "Long Island painted red as GOP win major election races, local councils". The New York Post. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  12. ^ Yanes, Darwin (2022-03-01). "DeSena readies for another first in North Hempstead". Newsday. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  13. ^ Yanes, Darwin (2022-01-03). "New North Hempstead Supervisor DeSena promises to end partisan politics". Newsday. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  14. ^ Duffy, Brandon (2023-10-03). "Jennifer DeSena touts tax cuts, commitment in re-election bid as town supervisor - Featured". The Island 360. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  15. ^ "Jennifer DeSena: The Unconventional Political Journey". thepoliticswatcher.com. 2023-11-06. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  16. ^ Genn, Adina (2024-02-27). "Nassau comptroller releases audit of N. Hempstead building department | Long Island Business News". Retrieved 2024-04-13.
  17. ^ Team, CBS New York (2023-03-29). "Nassau County leaders make final push against Gov. Kathy Hochul's housing plan". CBS New York. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  18. ^ McLogan, Jennifer (2023-04-10). "Some Long Island residents say Hochul's housing plan will mean influx of new students". CBS New York. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  19. ^ a b DeChalus, Camila (2023-01-24). "In George Santos's district, voters feel a mix of regret and resignation". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  20. ^ a b Newton, Caleb (2023-01-17). "Prompt Resignation/Removal Of George Santos From Congress Sought By GOP Official". Bipartisan Report. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  21. ^ Bolger, Timothy (2023-01-23). "Groups That Endorsed George Santos Mostly Mum on Scandal". www.longislandpress.com. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  22. ^ a b Vazquez, Jennifer; Berkowitz, Benjamin (2023-01-11). "'Not Welcomed Here': Nassau County GOP Leaders Call for George Santos to Resign". NBC New York. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  23. ^ a b Staff, Newsday (2023-01-04). "On the day George Santos was to be sworn in, voters say they feel betrayed". Newsday. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  24. ^ a b Krawitz, Alan (2022-12-30). "Protestors Demand Santos Resign, Lawmakers Call for House Ethics Investigation". www.longislandpress.com. Retrieved 2024-04-12.

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