Politics & Government

Top Issues Facing Village Board in 2012? [Poll]

Water quality, development, infrastructure-- what is the number one issue facing Northport in the coming months, years, or decades?

The same familiar faces remain at the Northport Village Board of Trustees after an uncontested election on Tuesday, with Trustees Maline and McMullen winning their second four year terms.

As commissioner of parks and athletics, McMullen's top priorities are to get minor parks such as , , and Soper Avenue pocket park, up to par, with the ultimate goal of bringing all parks to a maintenance-only state.

Commissioner of Personnel, Planning & Development Jerry Maline believes that young families are the key to Northport's future and must become more involved in local government by attending village meetings and volunteering.

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What do you think are the most pressing issues that lie ahead for the board in the coming months, years, or even decades? Take our poll or tell us in the comments section below.

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