Michael G. Reinhart R

Council Member, City of Long Beach

Credit: James Escher

Reinhart, 53, of Long Beach, is a registered Republican. He is running on the Republican and Conservative party lines in the general election and is seeking a second term.
He is a deputy commissioner for Nassau County Parks and Recreation. He previously worked for 25 years at fashion retailer Ralph Lauren’s Manhattan corporate headquarters.
Reinhart is a Long Beach Lightning hockey team manager and has coached basketball, volleyball and soccer for Long Beach youth teams. He plays beach volleyball for East End Volleyball in Long Beach.

Reinhart said his “number one issue is holding the line on taxes.” He said that with his support the council passed a 2024 budget with a 0% tax increase. He said the city was recently awarded an increase in its Moody’s bond rating, which means, “Moody’s has an optimistic outlook for Long Beach City finances.”
He said he supported the Long Beach police department’s establishment of a narcotics unit and increased community patrols. Reinhart said he also supported the Long Beach fire department’s addition of “the most updated equipment to keep the public safe.”
Reinhart said he supported the formation this year of the city’s first planning board “to help prevent past overdevelopment mistakes.”