DeRiggi-Whitton Kicks Off Nassau Legislature Campaign

Glen Cove City Councilwoman held a fundraiser at on June 29 to kickoff her County Legislature campaign.

The life-long resident – and daughter of former Glen Cove Mayor Donald DeRiggi – announced that she would run to succeed incumbent Diane Yatauro, D-Glen Cove, on May 23 for 18th Nassau County Legislature District.

“I can’t tell you how grateful I am for your support,” DeRiggi-Whitton told over 80 supporters at the event. “I’m determined to run a strong campaign, but I want to keep it positive, and I need people like you to get involved in this race, stay involved in this race, and share your thoughts about what I can do for our community as our representative in the County Legislature.”

DeRiggi-Whitton is running against former 13th Assembly District candidate Robert Germino, R-Glen Cove.

"My experience in government has taught me that balancing fiscal responsibility with the needs of our communities is no easy task," DeRiggi-Whitton said. "It takes a great deal of time to learn to study budgets, work with personnel and prioritize spending. I am fortunate to have gained this experience first hand during my tenure as a councilwoman."