Republican Plandome Manor Mayor Barbara Donno was endorsed last night by the Nassau GOP for state Senate, to face rookie incumbent Democrat Craig Johnson in November.
In a statement from the party, she is quoted as saying: "My passion is education. I’ve taught elementary school, been involved in the parent association, served on the board of education and above all else I’m a parent. I think parents – and our children – need a voice in Albany and I believe I have the experience to be that voice.”
“What we see in Albany today makes us all angry," she says via the press release. "As a mom and former elementary school teacher some of the things I see in Albany – from BOTH parties – makes you think some of them would benefit from a ‘time-out!’”
UPDATE: Johnson defends his record in a statement issued from his spokesman Rich Azzopardi, posted below the "continued" bar.
Dan Janison
Statement from Rich Azzopardi, director of communications for Senator Craig M. Johnson:
"Since his election, Senator Craig Johnson has secured record state aid for our schools - benefiting our children and saving taxpayers' money - while working hard for every community he represents. Whether it's standing up for the residents of the Main Line Corridor, or the Belmont host communities; demanding justice for those who suffer wage disparity; or leading the fight to divest New York State's pension funds from terror sponsors like Iran, Craig Johnson has always worked hard for the people of Nassau County.
There will be plenty of time for politics between now and November. On Monday, Senator Johnson will be back in the State Capitol fulfilling his responsibilities by representing the taxpayers of our communities.
However, we welcome Ms. Donno to the race and look forward to a spirited contest and a vigorous discussion of the future direction of our State."
Comments (3)
Barbara WHO??? Are you kidding? I can't believe this is the best the Nassau GOP could muster up. Considering it's a presidential year, Johnson gets 60% easy.
Barbara Donno; it says it right up there
Barbara Donno; it says it right up there, silly. She will make a fine senator. I think they need a fresh prospective in Albany, and I think they have picked a candidate that has that. We wish her the best of luck, and will fully support her.