Jennifer S. DeSena R

BACKGROUND

• DeSena, 56, a registered Democrat, is running on the Republican and Conservative lines. She was first elected supervisor in 2021 before winning reelection in 2023.
• She led several nonprofits before taking office, including the Manhasset Coalition against Substance Abuse.
• DeSena earned her undergraduate degree from Boston College in 1991 and her law degree from St. John's School of Law in 1994. She was a practicing attorney until 2001. 

ISSUES

• DeSena said she wants to continue to protect taxpayers' wallets by keeping taxes low.
• She is committed to working with local police to protect residents and maintain public safety. 
• DeSena said she wants to continue to maintain and preserve the town's public parks, and pave more roads.