Candidate Profile: Lisa Inzerillo For Smithtown Town Council

TOWN OF SMITHTOWN, NY — Voters in Suffolk County will head to the polls Nov. 5 to cast their ballots for Smithtown Town Council, where they will choose from Lisa Inzerillo, Thomas Lohmann, Richard Guttman, Richard Macellaro and Patricia Shirley.

Patch reached out to all candidates to hear where they stand on important issues affecting the community.

Here are the responses for those who participated. The answers have been lightly edited for clarity.

Lisa Inzerillo

• Age (as of Sept. 1, 2019): 55
• Town of Residence: Kings Park
• Position Sought: Smithtown Town Council
• Party Affiliation: Republican
• Family: My husband Anthony who is an assistant superintendant for the NYCDOE, son Bill (28 years old), daughters Milania (15 years old) & Marcella (13 years old).
• Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?: My husband Anthony works for the New York City Department of Education.
• Education: Bachelor of Science from St. John’s University.
• Occupation: Lifetime career at North Shore University (now Northwell) administration.
• Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office: I am currently a Smithtown Councilmember.
• Campaign Website: https://www.facebook.com/CouncilwomanLisaInzerillo/

The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

"What I have and will continue to fight for:

*Effective Government and Stable Taxes

*A Healthy & Safe Town for Our Children to Grow-up in

*Protection of Our Environment and Green Spaces

*Quality of Life

I am committed to our community and dedicated to progress for my family and yours. I focus on common sense initiatives to deliver efficient services, save tax dollars, and protect our suburban quality of life. I look forward to achieving my goal to make Smithtown the best it can be for the residents of Smithtown."

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

"Unknown, as my challengers haven’t shared their plan."

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

Making the Town of Smithtown user-friendly for transparency

I’ve worked with our IT Department to help make http://www.smithtownny.gov/ and the Town of Smithtown smart phone app more user friendly to the residents of Smithtown.

Vape Code Ammendment

October 2017 - April 26, 2018

I am happy to say I was able to have the Vape/Hookah Code amendment approved by all 5 Town Board members on April 26, 2018. The amendment prohibits Vape stores/lounges and Hookah lounges within 1500 feet of the lot line of any park, playground, religious institution, school, or daycare center. No new shops or lounges will be permitted to open within the defined area.

Animal Shelter Reform

I began the recovery of the Smithtown Animal and Adoption Center began in February of 2016 with the Town Board, by unanimous decision, directing the intercession of the Department of Public Safety in to the oversight and supervision of day to day operations at the shelter."