Editorial: Walker in Nassau 17th District
Rose Marie Walker, Republican candidate for Nassau County Legislature 17th District (July 8, 2011) Credit: James Escher
After six years on the Oyster Bay Town Board, Republican Rose Marie Walker moved up to the legislature in 2010, and her high-profile activism is likely to win her re-election. Her Democratic opponent, Frederick W. Hagemann III, 52, of Hicksville, a county elections canvasser, is not actively campaigning.
Walker, 60, also of Hicksville, devotes much time to constituent services. The purchase of radios for firefighters, and the installation of a turf field in Hicksville, and of traffic lights, are on her list of achievements.
In 2012-13, she wants to avoid tax hikes and says public unions, including police, should make concessions to help stabilize county finances. She doesn't oppose cutting two police precincts if safety is maintained. Her goals to revitalize downtowns in Hicksville and Bethpage are worthwhile. Newsday endorses Walker.
