DeRiggi-Whitton Kicks off Campaign in Glen Cove

Glen Cove Councilwoman Delia DeRiggi-Whitton held her first campaign kickoff event "Women In Support of Delia" at on May 16.  

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

The event was attended by around 50 women from the community, all voicing their concerns about local and county government and how DeRiggi-Whitton would be able to offer new insight to Nassau's problems, according to campaign manager Robert Schurz.

Yatauro – who was elected to the 18th Legislature District in 2003 and has served as Minority Leader since 2009 – that she plans to leave political life to focus her attention on family.

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

Glen Cove Democrats Chair Ann Famigliette presided over the meeting with Chief Strategist of Friends of DeRiggi-Whitton, Roni Jenkins, and Schurz.

During her recent campaign event, DeRiggi-Whitton had guests in the room to introduce themselves and state what they felt are the problems facing Nassau County, apart from taxes.

“I am so grateful to have my closest supporters here who have insight into the issues we are facing in our area; we’re off to a great start,” DeRiggi-Whitton said.

DeRiggi-Whitton said her commitment to economic development in the area is key to her platform.

She said she plans to protect programs aimed at seniors, youth and veterans and improve education opportunities for local kids — all while maintaining fiscal responsibility. 

The 18th Legislative District includes Glen Cove, Sea Cliff, Bayville, Locust Valley, Glen Head, Brookville, and Jericho.