MEET JOE SCIANABLO

My name is Joe Scianablo ("Sha-Nob-low"), and I’m running to be the next Supervisor of the Town of Hempstead. I’m a Marine combat veteran, retired NYPD officer, former prosecutor, and most importantly, a husband and proud father of two. My life has been defined by service to my country, my city, and my community.

Meet Joe | Joe for Hempstead Supervisor

Still committed to justice, I went to law school when my daughter entered middle school. I later served as a prosecutor in the Queens District Attorney’s Office, advocating for survivors of domestic violence and fighting for the public as an Assistant District Attorney.

That chapter led me to serve in new ways, as a single parent, youth coach, and community volunteer. I worked with veterans through Battle Buddies, helped open a veterans museum, and donated personal items that remain on display today.

Joseph Keith Scianablo is a husband and father of two. He attended law school. He has worked with veterans through Battle Buddies and helped open a veterans museum.

Back home, I continued serving as an NYPD officer, focusing on domestic violence cases and helping victims find safety and justice. After sustaining an injury in the line of duty, I was medically retired.

After multiple deployments, I returned home, used my GI Bill, and continued my path in public service. Following 9/11, I continued serving in the Marine Corps Reserves and led young troops in Iraq as a Sergeant.

Joseph Keith Scianablo previously served as an assistant district attorney in the Queens District Attorney’s Office and as a New York Police Department officer. He also served as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.

Joseph previously served as an assistant district attorney in the Queens District Attorney’s Office and as a New York Police Department officer. He also served as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.

Scianablo, a Democrat who ran for the same office last year, said his previous campaign helped bring attention to what he described as backroom deals, inflated fees and political favoritism in Town Hall. Now, he says he’s returning “to finish the job.”

Joseph Scianablo announces run for Hempstead Town Supervisor

Joe previously ran for Town Supervisor of Hempstead.

Joseph Scianablo announces run for Hempstead Town Supervisor ...

2026 New York General Election

If elected, prioritizing exposing mismanagement, initiating an independent audit of town finances, and reducing fees and water costs, are among Scianablo’s top priorities. “We are going to put your money back to work for you,” he added.

First Steps

Full financial and operational audit of all departments and contracts

Implement Participatory Budgeting so projects are decided on by Regional Community Councils 

Implement efficient pothole repair and snow removal procedures

Platform | Joe for Hempstead Supervisor

Protecting Taxpayers for the Long Term
On Day One, Joe will launch a comprehensive financial review. Building on his commitment to audit departments and contracts, that review will also examine:

On Day One, Joe will launch a comprehensive financial review. Building on his commitment to audit departments and contracts, that review will also examine:
Capital projects and Town-owned properties.
Interfund transfers and recurring expenses.
Opportunities to redirect wasteful spending toward residents’ needs.

Joe will involve financial experts and develop a responsible, multiyear plan to rebuild the General Fund cushion so the Town is better prepared for emergencies and unexpected costs.

First Steps

Full financial and operational audit of all departments and contracts

Implement Participatory Budgeting so projects are decided on by Regional Community Councils 

Implement efficient pothole repair and snow removal procedures

Ensure full transparency in all promotions and compensation decisions

Cut the mail budget by thousands of dollars by creating an opportunity for residents to opt out

Supporting Town Employees
Joe will work with CSEA to establish fair, consistent practices that support Town workers. He will also pursue a ban on employee campaign donations to protect workers from political pressure.

Supporting Local Businesses
Joe’s Business Initiative will help local businesses navigate Town processes, access resources, and build connections through:
One-stop permit assistance.
Multilingual business navigators.
Support for women-owned and minority-owned businesses.
Ribbon cuttings and business promotion.
Help navigating grant and loan opportunities.
Workshops and partnerships with local chambers and colleges.
Assistance navigating Town procurement opportunities.

Plans to initiate an independent audit of town finances and reduce fees and water costs.

Plans to audit town departments, contracts, and finances and develop a multiyear plan to rebuild the General Fund reserve.

Plans to let residents opt out of mailed materials to reduce the town's mailing budget.

Plans to work with the Civil Service Employees Association to establish fair, consistent practices for town workers.

Proposes a business initiative offering permit assistance, multilingual navigators, resource connections, and help pursuing town procurement opportunities.

- Plans to initiate an independent audit of town finances and reduce fees and water costs.
- Plans to audit town departments, contracts, and finances and develop a multiyear plan to rebuild the General Fund reserve.
- Plans to let residents opt out of mailed materials to reduce the town's mailing budget.
- Plans to work with the Civil Service Employees Association to establish fair, consistent practices for town workers.
- Proposes a business initiative offering permit assistance, multilingual navigators, resource connections, and help pursuing town procurement opportunities.

Economy

His campaign is centered on the slogan “No Community Left Behind,” a promise, he said, to provide equal service to every neighborhood, regardless of political influence or affluence.

“Whether you live in one of the Town’s most affluent neighborhoods or one that’s been ignored for years,” Scianablo said, “you deserve the same level of service, the same respect, and the same value for your tax dollars.”

Bringing Town Government to You
Residents shouldn’t have to come to Town Hall to be heard. Joe will:
Hold regular local town halls and more evening meetings.
Offer rotating Supervisor office hours throughout the Town.
Listen, answer questions, hear concerns, and report back on Town business.

Through participatory budgeting, residents will help identify, develop, and vote on local projects, with dedicated funding across Town Council Districts.

Bringing Town Government to You
Residents shouldn’t have to come to Town Hall to be heard. Joe will:
Hold regular local town halls and more evening meetings.
Offer rotating Supervisor office hours throughout the Town.
Listen, answer questions, hear concerns, and report back on Town business.

Facility modernization: Joe worked with the Governor to secure the $500,000 New York State Companion Animal Capital Projects grant. He will ensure those funds are used transparently to build a dedicated canine medical suite, upgrade kennels, and address soundproofing, plumbing, drainage, and HVAC needs.

Benefits and personalized assistance
Strengthen the Veterans Resource Center, modernize online information, and help veterans navigate local, state, and federal benefits.

Recreation and recognition
Provide free or discounted access to Town parks, pools, beaches, and recreational facilities through a Veterans Recreation Pass. Expand recognition events celebrating veterans and their families throughout the year.

Said residents in every town neighborhood deserve equal service, respect, and value for their tax dollars.

Plans to use a process that lets residents identify, develop, and vote on locally funded projects.

Plans to hold local town halls, add evening meetings, and offer rotating supervisor office hours across the town.

Plans to use a state animal-shelter grant transparently for a canine medical suite, kennel upgrades, and facility repairs.

Plans to strengthen the Veterans Resource Center and help veterans navigate local, state, and federal benefits.

Plans to offer veterans free or discounted access to town recreational facilities through a Veterans Recreation Pass.

- Said residents in every town neighborhood deserve equal service, respect, and value for their tax dollars.
- Plans to use a process that lets residents identify, develop, and vote on locally funded projects.
- Plans to hold local town halls, add evening meetings, and offer rotating supervisor office hours across the town.
- Plans to use a state animal-shelter grant transparently for a canine medical suite, kennel upgrades, and facility repairs.
- Plans to strengthen the Veterans Resource Center and help veterans navigate local, state, and federal benefits.
- Plans to offer veterans free or discounted access to town recreational facilities through a Veterans Recreation Pass.

Public Services

Community Smart Projects

Development should bring together unions, the community, and responsible developers to deliver projects that actually work for the Town of Hempstead. 

No more nepotism and conflict of interests.

Employment and housing
Launch a Veterans Employment Initiative, help translate military experience into civilian careers, increase opportunities in Town government, and build partnerships for housing support and long-term stability.

Says development should involve unions, community members, and responsible developers to serve the Town of Hempstead.

Plans to build partnerships for veterans' housing support and long-term stability as part of a Veterans Employment Initiative.

- Says development should involve unions, community members, and responsible developers to serve the Town of Hempstead.
- Plans to build partnerships for veterans' housing support and long-term stability as part of a Veterans Employment Initiative.

Housing & Urban Development

Qualified staffing and safety training: Hire qualified professionals based on experience rather than political connections, and provide staff and volunteers with comprehensive safety training and the tools they need.

Operational accountability: Conduct a full shelter operational audit, working with state oversight to identify and address safety hazards, management failures, and practices that expose the Town to costly litigation.

Health and wellness
Expand access to PTSD, grief, addiction, and peer support resources. Connect veterans with assistance for toxic exposure and other service-related health concerns.

Plans to hire animal-shelter professionals based on experience and provide staff and volunteers with safety training and equipment.

Plans to conduct an animal-shelter operational audit with state oversight to address safety hazards and management failures.

Plans to expand veterans' access to assistance for post-traumatic stress disorder, grief, addiction, peer support, and toxic exposure.

- Plans to hire animal-shelter professionals based on experience and provide staff and volunteers with safety training and equipment.
- Plans to conduct an animal-shelter operational audit with state oversight to address safety hazards and management failures.
- Plans to expand veterans' access to assistance for post-traumatic stress disorder, grief, addiction, peer support, and toxic exposure.

Public Safety

Plans to implement more efficient pothole repair and snow-removal procedures.

- Plans to implement more efficient pothole repair and snow-removal procedures.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of October 26, 2026, Joseph Keith Scianablo’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

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- Plans to audit town departments, contracts, and finances and develop a multiyear plan to rebuild the General Fund reserve.
- Plans to let residents opt out of mailed materials to reduce the town's mailing budget.
- Plans to work with the Civil Service Employees Association to establish fair, consistent practices for town workers.
- Proposes a business initiative offering permit assistance, multilingual navigators, resource connections, and help pursuing town procurement opportunities.

- Plans to use a process that lets residents identify, develop, and vote on locally funded projects.
- Plans to hold local town halls, add evening meetings, and offer rotating supervisor office hours across the town.
- Plans to use a state animal-shelter grant transparently for a canine medical suite, kennel upgrades, and facility repairs.
- Plans to strengthen the Veterans Resource Center and help veterans navigate local, state, and federal benefits.
- Plans to offer veterans free or discounted access to town recreational facilities through a Veterans Recreation Pass.