On Tuesday, December 8th, duly registered voters who are residents served by the Massapequa Water District will be able to elect one individual to serve a three-year term on the Massapequa Water District Board of Commissioners. Voting will take place at Massapequa Water District Administration Building located at 84 Grand Avenue in Massapequa from 4 to 9 p.m.

The Massapequa Board of Commissioners is comprised of three elected members, each of whom resides in the district’s service area and commits to fulfilling a three-year term. The term of the newly elected Commissioner starts on the first Monday in January 2010. The Board works together to oversee the water district’s annual operating budget and make the financial and business decisions necessary to manage the public utility in the best interest of the community.

All of revenue collected by the water district through either water rates or ad valorem taxes is used to maintain and improve the district’s infrastructure and distribution system. Additionally, these funds cover electric and fuel expenses, staffing, administrative costs, insurance premiums and professional fees. In return, our consumers enjoy a safe, potable water supply of the highest quality possible and excellent customer service.

In order to be eligible for the elected position of Water District Commissioner, the candidate:

The Board of Commissioners encourages every eligible person to exercise their right as an American to vote for the individual they believe will best represent the community’s interests regarding their public drinking water.