North Hempstead Town Tax Receiver Candidates: Meet Charles Berman

Charles Berman, the incumbent Democrat who was first elected in 2011 and is now in his third term​, will face GOP challenger Ron Rochester.

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ROSLYN HEIGHTS, NY — Voters in the Town of North Hempstead will head to the polls Nov. 5 to cast their ballots for receiver of taxes.

Charles Berman, the incumbent Democrat who was first elected to the position in 2011 and is now in his third term, will face Republican challenger Ron Rochester.

The receiver oversees the yearly mailing of more than 180,000 tax bills, the transmission of 100,000 electronic bills to tax service groups, and the receipt and processing of more than 288,000 tax payments, including over 10,000 in-person payments made at Town Hall and at community collection sites.

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Patch reached out to both candidates via email and/or Facebook to hear where they stand on important issues affecting the community.

Here are their responses.

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Charles Berman

• Age (as of Sept. 1): 63
• Town of residence: Roslyn Heights
• Position sought: Town of North Hempstead receiver of taxes.
• Party affiliation: Democrat. Running on Democratic, Independence and Working Families party lines.
• Family: Married to wife, Lisa Berman, for 37 years. Three children.
• Does anyone in your family work in politics or government? No.
• Education: Bachelor of arts degree from SUNY Albany.
• Occupation:North Hempstead receiver of taxes for 10 years.
• Previous or current elected or appointed office: Assistant to Nassau County assessor; deputy town clerk of Oyster Bay.

• Campaign Website: VoteCharlesBerman.com

The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

The single most important issue is reassessment. I will continue to help residents understand how they might lower their property taxes through my community outreach programs. I will explain to the public not only how to file a grievance but what’s going on behind the scenes at the assessment department.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I am experienced and have been tested under many difficult circumstances.

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency)?

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

I am committed to making sure that our residents, including our veterans and seniors, get all the exemptions they are entitled to under the law.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

The best advice ever shared with me was .

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

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