The Town of Clarkstown's Town Council page says Franchino represents Ward 3, encompassing Central Nyack, West Nyack, Nanuet, and Bardonia, and that he was born and raised in West Nyack.

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Donald Franchino was born and raised in West Nyack.

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Donald previously worked as an agency owner with the Allstate Insurance Company for more than 40 years.

Donald is currently a councilman on the Clarkstown Town Council, representing District 3.

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As of October 27, 2026, Donald Franchino did not have a website or any information online.

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In the same 2025 profile, Franchino said, “I hope to continue with the proposals I have outlined here. I will continue to work with George to enforce our zoning laws.”

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- Plans to continue enforcing zoning laws.

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Councilman Franchino proudly represents Ward 3, which encompasses Central Nyack, West Nyack, Nanuet, and Bardonia. He was born and raised in West Nyack. After attending Albertus Magnus High School, he graduated and attended Dominican University in Blauvelt graduating with two degrees. He and his wife of 51 years raised their five children in Nanuet.

Donald Franchino is originally from West Nyack. He earned two degrees from Dominican University in Blauvelt. He and his wife raised their five children in Nanuet.

He and his wife of 51 years raised their five children in Nanuet. Don worked as an agency owner with Allstate Insurance Company for more than 40 years. Don has donated and volunteered for so many organizations throughout Nanuet and Clarkstown.

Donald Franchino was an agency owner with Allstate Insurance Company for more than 40 years.

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I have represented Ward 3 (Central Nyack, Nanuet and West Nyack for eight years. Working with Supervisor Hoehmann, the completion of the Klein Avenue flood project, the completion of the West Nyack revitalization and playground park.

Donald has represented Clarkstown Town Council Ward 3 for eight years.

I hope to continue with the proposals I have outlined here. I will continue to work with George to enforce our zoning laws. Our code enforcers are diligent and hard working. The police department under the guidance of Jeff Wanamaker are second to none.

Plans to work on housing for younger families and for volunteer first responders.

Plans to continue enforcing Clarkstown's zoning laws.

- Plans to continue enforcing Clarkstown's zoning laws.

I hope to continue with the proposals I have outlined here. I will continue to work with George to enforce our zoning laws. Our code enforcers are diligent and hard working. The police department under the guidance of Jeff Wanamaker are second to none. This is a fairly young force and very well trained. I will continue to work with EMS and our volunteer fire departments.

Plans to continue working with emergency medical services and volunteer fire departments.

- Plans to continue working with emergency medical services and volunteer fire departments.

Calls for withholding federal funding from the New York State Thruway until it completes sound barriers.

Clarkstown's Town Council biography states: “Councilman Franchino proudly represents Ward 3, which encompasses Central Nyack, West Nyack, Nanuet, and Bardonia. He was born and raised in West Nyack.”

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Clarkstown's Town Council biography states: “After attending Albertus Magnus High School, he graduated and attended Dominican University in Blauvelt graduating with two degrees.”

Clarkstown's Town Council biography states: “He and his wife of 51 years raised their five children in Nanuet.”

Donald Franchino was born and raised in West Nyack. He attended Dominican University in Blauvelt, where he graduated with two degrees. He and his wife of 51 years raised their five children in Nanuet.

Clarkstown's Town Council biography states: “Don worked as an agency owner with Allstate Insurance Company for more than 40 years.”

The 2021 Patch candidate profile states: “Donald Franchino is seeking re-election to the Clarkstown Town Council in November. Franchino, born and raised in Rockland County, owned an insurance agency for 40 years and is now retired.”

Candidate Profile: Franchino For Town Council 2021

Donald Franchino is retired. He previously worked as an agency owner for Allstate Insurance Company.

Clarkstown Candidate Profile: Franchino For Town Council Ward 3

Clarkstown's elected-officials page lists: “Donald Franchino / Councilman | Ward 3.”

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In a 2020 interview about the Palisades Center referendum, Franchino said: “Since taking office in 2017, I have been outspoken on the restrictive covenant.”

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Don currently serves as a Clarkstown Town Council member for Ward 3. He took office in 2017.

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Opposes raising sales taxes and calls on county and town governments to reduce costs.

Seeks to attract and facilitate businesses in Clarkstown, particularly in Ward 3's retail sector.

Plans for a privately owned nonprofit animal shelter.

Voted to put a referendum on lifting the Palisades Center restrictive covenant before Clarkstown voters.

Prioritizes code enforcement to address overdevelopment.

Works to address truck traffic in West Nyack.

Works to address flooding that affected the New York State Thruway and Jeffrey Court residents.

Prioritizes street restoration in Central Nyack and improvements to Routes 303 and 304.