Jon Kaiman
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Jon Kaiman is the Supervisor of the Town of North Hempstead. Currently he is serving his fourth term in office. He first took office on January 1, 2004. A Democrat, he is the Town's third Democratic Supervisor, following Ben Zwirn and May W. Newburger.
Supervisor Kaiman, 48, implemented initiatives in the Town. One was the development of a 311 Response System. The 311 Response System fast-tracks public complaints and requests about government. In addition, Kaiman initiated Project Independence, an innovative program specifically designed to assist seniors who want to "age in place."
Kaiman is responsible for several environmental-friendly programs such as: North Hempstead's Townwide School Recycling Program, S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants)/Pharmaceutical Collection Event), Operation Clean Sweep, and North Hempstead’s Earth Day Program, including EcoFest . He has also led North Hempstead to green its vehicle fleet by purchasing hybrid
and electric vehicles
vehicles for the town.
Kaiman’s time in office has resulted in North Hempstead being ranked forty-six in Money
’s 2008 listing of the “Best 100 Places to Live in America.” The Town of North Hempstead was the highest of three communities within New York state
to be ranked on the list.
. He graduated from Hofstra University
and Hofstra Law School
. Kaiman was elected to the Nassau County District Court in 1999. As judge, he presided over criminal, civil, landlord/tenant, and municipal code cases. Serving only two years, Kaiman received the highest rating from the Nassau County Bar Association’s Judicial Screening Committee.
Kaiman is married and has two sons and a daughter. He is a former trustee of Temple Israel of Great Neck where he and his wife are regular players in the temple's annual musical.
Supervisor Kaiman, 48, implemented initiatives in the Town. One was the development of a 311 Response System. The 311 Response System fast-tracks public complaints and requests about government. In addition, Kaiman initiated Project Independence, an innovative program specifically designed to assist seniors who want to "age in place."
Kaiman is responsible for several environmental-friendly programs such as: North Hempstead's Townwide School Recycling Program, S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants)/Pharmaceutical Collection Event), Operation Clean Sweep, and North Hempstead’s Earth Day Program, including EcoFest . He has also led North Hempstead to green its vehicle fleet by purchasing hybrid
Hybrid vehicle
A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to move the vehicle. The term most commonly refers to hybrid electric vehicles , which combine an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors.-Power:...
and electric vehicles
Electric car
An electric car is an automobile which is propelled by electric motor, using electrical energy stored in batteries or another energy storage device. Electric cars were popular in the late-19th century and early 20th century, until advances in internal combustion engine technology and mass...
vehicles for the town.
Kaiman’s time in office has resulted in North Hempstead being ranked forty-six in Money
Money (magazine)
Money is published by Time Inc. Its first issue was published in October 1972. Its articles cover the gamut of personal finance topics ranging from investing, saving, retirement and taxes to family finance issues like paying for college, credit, career and home improvement...
’s 2008 listing of the “Best 100 Places to Live in America.” The Town of North Hempstead was the highest of three communities within New York state
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
to be ranked on the list.
Early Career and Background
Kaiman, who was raised in New Jersey, is a longtime resident of Great NeckGreat Neck, New York
The term Great Neck is commonly applied to a peninsula on the North Shore of Long Island, which includes the village of Great Neck, the village of Great Neck Estates, the village of Great Neck Plaza, and others, as well as an area south of the peninsula near Lake Success and the border of Queens...
. He graduated from Hofstra University
Hofstra University
Hofstra University is a private, nonsectarian institution of higher learning located in the Village of Hempstead, New York, United States, about east of New York City: less than an hour away by train or car...
and Hofstra Law School
Hofstra University School of Law
The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University is located in Hempstead, New York. Founded in 1970 and accredited by the ABA in 1971, the school offers a JD, a joint JD/MBA degree, and LL.M degrees in American Law and Family law...
. Kaiman was elected to the Nassau County District Court in 1999. As judge, he presided over criminal, civil, landlord/tenant, and municipal code cases. Serving only two years, Kaiman received the highest rating from the Nassau County Bar Association’s Judicial Screening Committee.
Kaiman is married and has two sons and a daughter. He is a former trustee of Temple Israel of Great Neck where he and his wife are regular players in the temple's annual musical.