Republicans Announce Pick To Run For Clavin's Supervisor Spot

LEVITTOWN, NY — Nassau Republicans have selected their candidate to run for Town of Hempstead Supervisor.

County Legislator John Ferretti, a lifelong Levittown resident, will be on the ballot this November.

Supervisor Don Clavin will not seek a fourth term and instead is focusing on geting elected as a Nassau County Judge.

Ferretti was first elected to the legislature in 2017, followed by three successful reelection bids by wide margins.

The legislator checked all the boxes for the GOP.

"We looked for someone who's a proven tax fighter, someone who helped make Nassau County the safest county in the United States," Nassau Republicans Chairman Joe Cairo said. "Someone who's fought antisemitism and hate in general [and] someone who's involved in the community with his family."

Ferretti earned his Bachelor's degree from Hofstra University and a Juris Doctorate from CUNY School of Law. He's practiced law for more than a decade.

"I'm incredibly excited for this opportunity," Ferretti said. "When you decide to run for elected office, you do it because you want to make a difference in people's lives."

In the November general election, Ferretti will face former NYPD officer Joe Scianabo, a Marine veteran who served in Iraq, as the Democratic challenger.

But the Republican thinks he's best suited to win as supervisor.

"I feel I have the experience of both the private sector and in government that qualifies me for this position," Ferretti said.