Steve Flynn will run unopposed for re-election as a Manhasset-Lakeville Fire and Water District commissioner Dec. 13. 

Flynn, a foreman for the Public Works Department in the Village of Plandome, is running for his third term after first being elected in 2016 when he defeated incumbent Donald O’Brien.

“I have 24 years of working with a water distribution system; I am a New York State certified water operator for the past 22 years and have proudly served my community for 34 years as a volunteer firefighter,” Flynn told Blank Slate Media. “My goals continue to be to provide the best fire and EMS service to the district, provide safe and potable water for our residents, and continue to improve infrastructure, all while keeping our tax rates low.”

Flynn, a lifetime resident of Manhasset, held the position of 1st and 2nd lieutenant in his department and captain from 2000 to 2006. 

The Manhasset-Lakeville Fire and Water District takes in all of Manhasset except for Plandome, half of Great Neck and some of northern New Hyde Park. 

The Manhasset-Lakeville Water District serves approximately 45,000 customers who use 7.4 million gallons of water a day within the service area of 10.2 square miles, according to the water district’s website. Eighteen wells at 13 locations provide water to Manhasset and portions of Great Neck and North New Hyde Park. 

If elected, Flynn would serve with Brian Morris and Mark Sauvigne. 

The three-member board of commissioners, each of whom serves a three-year term, governs the district. Their terms are staggered so that a seat becomes available for election each year. 

Though the commission oversees both the fire and water districts, which cover the same geographic area, the two are technically independent of each other. They serve approximately 45,000 people, who use 7.4 million gallons of water a day, according to the water district’s website. 

“My extensive water and fire experience, coupled with my leadership positions give me the experience and insight into what our district needs,” Flynn said. “I believe that my qualifications and my performance in the last six years serving as your Fire and Water commissioner solidifies that I continue to be the right person for this position.”

Voting for the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire and Water District commissioner will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 13, from noon to 9 p.m. at firehouse 1 at 35 Bayview Ave. in Manhasset, 3 at 25 Prospect St. in Great Neck, 4 at 97 Jayson Ave. in Great Neck and 5 at 21 78th Ave. in New Hyde Park.