Don't Forget: Library Budget Vote Today

We've seen hundreds of events come and go in the community, but how often does one pass you by that you wish you hadn't missed out on? That's where we come in. Each week Half Hollow Hills Patch will post a quick reminder about the events, activities or important tasks whose deadlines have come.

Today is the Half Hollow Hills Community Library budget vote and trustee election. Residents can place their ballots from 9:30 a.m.- 9 p.m. at the Dix Hills branch.

The library snipped and clipped its proposed spending plan so that there will be not a single cent increase in the 2012-13 budget from the current year's spending plan. The preliminary budget is set at $7,219,116, the same figure that was approved this time last year.

Voters will also select their candidate for the library board of trustees. Jacob Goldman and John J. Sonta are running for the position:

Jacob Goldman

Goldman has been a resident of the community for more than 12 years. He has a Bachelor's of Science in Engineering and a Master's in Business Administration.

He co-founded and runs Energy Tax Savers, Inc., which focuses on energy efficiency and tax savings for buildings. He has written numerous articles related to energy policy as well as been a recognized speaker on the subject. He currently chairs the Huntington Town Task Force on Renewable Energy which has initiated many energy efficiency programs, saving taxpayer dollars.

John J. Sonta

Sonta is a married resident of Dix Hills and has been a Half Hollow Hills Library patron for 23 years. After completing Rutgers University, he played two seasons of professional baseball and did a 16 month tour in Vietnam. After 35 years at General Motors, he retired as Vice President of Vehicle Fleet Sales. Currently he is the CEO of a small company that supplies vehicles to Long Island company employees, primarily to the North Shore - LIJ Hospital System.