Richard Guardino to kickoff September GOP Meeting

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Information contact: Jackie Vita 516-818-3980

The Garden City Republican Club welcomes back its membership and residents on Wednesday, September 13, at the Garden City Senior Recreation Center beginning at 8PM. The club holds monthly meetings the second Wednesday of each month and invites guest speakers they believe the community would enjoy. This month, Club President, Edward Cumming, is pleased to announce Richard Guardino, Vice President and Executive Dean for Hofstra University's Center for Suburban Studies will join us.

Eager to shape dialogue on subjects of national importance, Mr. Guardino will discuss their upcoming televised session scheduled for September 16, at Hofstra University where there will be two sessions that will tackle the critical issues we face here on Long Island. Taxes, Education, and Transportation will be among the myriad of topics reviewed as we confront the barriers and brainstorm solutions to the problems that may prevent Long Islanders from fully enjoying the quality of life only living here can provide. The Saturday forum is part of the Center for Governmental Research's New York Matters initiative to engage citizens around the state in conversation about the issues. Details of expert participants will be forthcoming at the meeting and subsequent viewing will be available at WLIW21.

Hofstra University is among the first universities in the nation to bring perspective to the suburban way of living by creating a national think tank, designed to examine such issues as consolidation of government, smart growth, homeland security in local communities, preservation of open space, affordable housing, energy policy, and revitalization of downtowns.

Before coming to Hofstra, Mr. Guardino was supervisor of the Town of Hempstead for five years. His impeccable record as chief executive officer of the largest town in the United States with more than 2,100 employees and a budget of 313.3 million dollars has earned him accolades from many and no doubt, a sought after public speaking schedule. "We are indeed fortunate to have Richard Guardino headline for our first meeting this fall and I am sure our community will enjoy hearing about the Center's upcoming televised program with New York Matters," remarked President Ed Cumming.

All residents are invited to join the Garden City Republican Club in welcoming Mr. Guardino. A graduate of William & Mary College and Law School, he enjoys working with the business community, public entities and community organizations to foster a working relationship that will benefit both Hofstra University and our local communities. His presentation will not only enlighten but will provide you with a greater opportunity to explore the issues of importance to all residents. Please join the club on September 13, at the Senior Center located behind Lord & Taylor, corner of Golf Club Lane and Eleventh Street at 8 PM and stay for refreshments too! For additional information please call 516-818-3980 or to get on the mailing list please email your name to Ourtown1@aol.com.Thank you for visiting our site, for additional information about governmental related information please visit www.kemphannon.com