Politics & Government
Jane Centrella Hosts Fundraiser at Uncle Bacala's
She is the Republican nominee for Town of North Hempstead Receiver of Taxes.
Jane Centrella hosted a fundraiser Tuesday evening at towards her campaign for the 2011 Receiver of Taxes. Many came out to show support for their friend, neighbor and candidate.
“I am thrilled to death about this nomination,” Centrella said. “It’s going to be a very exciting year!”
Centrella is the Republican nominee for this position who has an accounting background in the private sector for over 20 years. She worked for numerous Fortune 500 companies as well as some start-ups.
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Raised in Manhasset Hills, Centrella attended in New Hyde Park and she later graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Manhasset Hills. Centrella got a bachelors degree from St. John's and an MBA from Adelphi.
“Jane is a great and honest woman,” said Nat Cervoni at the fundraiser. “The Town of North Hempstead needs someone like her.”
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Centrella sticks to the "Keep It Straight and Simple" principle. Her platform consists of eight simple goals that consist of making the tax-paying process more convenient, secure and accurate for residents of the Town of North Hempstead and especially New Hyde Park. Centrella has taken part in the Lakeville Estates Civic Association.
“I have lived in this community since 1965 and I, along with many others, have recently seen our quality of life decreasing,” Centrella said. “Improving the Town of North Hempstead has really brought together this energetic Republican ticket of young individuals with strong backgrounds in the private sector.”
Republican Campaign Coordinator Bill Christofidis described the ticket by saying, “It’s great to see that even though we’re just getting started that our ticket is committed to working together. While I work primarily with the candidate for Town Supervisor Lee Tu, the entire ticket is really putting their best efforts towards the upcoming election not just as individuals but as a group.”
Centrella talked about her ticket, saying, “Our ticket this year is truly the next generation; the new face of our local Republican Party. The veterans have passed the torch on to a diligent group of individuals.”
You can read more about Centrella’s campaign on her website at www.votejane2011.com.
