I am proudly supporting Patty Katz to be re-elected as a Commissioner of the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District. Patty is currently the chairwoman of the board and has impressively served our community during her tenure.

The GNWPCD serves critically important functions, doing the behind the scenes work that is necessary for our broader community to thrive. In particular, the district manages over 5 million gallons of wastewater every day and is relied upon by more than 25,000 residents living in various parts of the Great Neck Peninsula as well as portions of Manhasset. The wastewater treatment facility transports sewage through 72 miles of sewers locally via 10 separate sewage pump stations.

Patty has played an essential role in overseeing the district’s capitol plan to upgrade or replace seven of the 10 pump stations. So far the plan has been executed very impressively, already completing three upgrades only two years into the five-year plan. The district has also completed upgrading the plant itself during her tenure. And, best yet, the project was completed within its budget and on time.

She has also spearheaded the Shed the Meds program that has collected thousands of pounds of unwanted and expired meds along with thousands of needles and Epipens.

Patty completes her roles with little fanfare and gets the job done! Please thank her by offering her your vote on December 13th at the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District headquarters.

Peter Fishkind

Great Neck