2026 New York General Election

Supervisor DeSena is a graduate of Boston College and St. John’s University Law School. She resides in Manhasset with her husband, Ralph, sons Robert and Michael, and their dog, Sandy.

Supervisor Jennifer DeSena

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Supervisor DeSena worked with clergy, food pantries, and other community leaders to help North Hempstead’s most vulnerable residents. She served as an officer of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and in several ministries at St. Mary’s Church in Manhasset and was previously a board member and General Counsel for the Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Breast Cancer.

Jennifer S. DeSena is a graduate of Boston College and St. John’s University Law School. She lives in Manhasset with her husband, Ralph, and their two sons. She served as an officer of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and in several ministries at St. Mary’s Church in Manhasset.

Supervisor Jennifer DeSena - Town of North Hempstead

During her legal career, Supervisor DeSena served the public interest as an Enforcement Attorney with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Prior to joining the SEC, she worked on complex insurance coverage litigation. In addition to her legal endeavors, Supervisor DeSena served in leadership positions at several nonprofits.

In addition to her legal endeavors, Supervisor DeSena served in leadership positions at several nonprofits. She was Executive Director of the Manhasset Coalition Against Substance Abuse (CASA), educating and empowering parents to protect their families from the risks of alcohol and drug use. Under her direction the Student-Athlete Leadership Team and Set Connect youth clubs helped teach leadership skills and improve mental health among Manhasset High School students.

Jennifer S. DeSena previously worked as an enforcement attorney with the Securities and Exchange Commission and as executive director of the Manhasset Coalition Against Substance Abuse. Before joining the commission, she worked on complex insurance coverage litigation.

Supervisor Jennifer DeSena

Jennifer S. DeSena was elected the 38th Supervisor of the Town of North Hempstead in November 2021 and won re-election in 2023 and 2025. Before holding elected office, Supervisor DeSena was an attorney and a leader in nonprofit efforts to support family health and safety.

Jennifer serves as Town Supervisor of the Town of North Hempstead. She was elected in November 2021 and won reelection in 2023.

Town Supervisor Jen DeSena is best known for keeping her promise to secure the largest town property tax cut ever seen in North Hempstead. By cutting taxes for three straight years, DeSena has reduced the overall town tax burden by a whopping 22%. Through responsible budgeting, DeSena has upgraded parks, roadways and services without increasing costs for residents.

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In fact, she earned bi-partisan support among Democrats and Republicans to cut taxes at a time in which inflation is soaring and residents need it the most. Supervisor DeSena also delivered on her pledge to repave roads, doubling the Town’s paving budget year-over-year, while reducing the Town’s reliance on borrowing and debt issuance.

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Cut town property taxes for three consecutive years, reducing the overall town tax burden by 22%.

Reduced the town's reliance on borrowing and debt issuance while doubling its paving budget year over year.

- Cut town property taxes for three consecutive years, reducing the overall town tax burden by 22%.
- Reduced the town's reliance on borrowing and debt issuance while doubling its paving budget year over year.

Economy

DeSena spearheaded the creation of 14 lighted pickleball courts at Tully Park, now one of the largest public pickleball facilities in the Northeast, alongside upgrades to the track, field, parking lot, and walkways.

She also negotiated a groundbreaking partnership with LPGA golfer Kelley Brooke’s company to revamp Harbor Links Golf Course. This deal guarantees annual revenue for the Town while covering $2 million in upgrades, including a new driving range and performance building, all without costing taxpayers a dime.

Spearheaded construction of 14 lighted pickleball courts and related track, field, parking, and walkway upgrades at Tully Park.

Negotiated a partnership to renovate Harbor Links Golf Course, including a new driving range and performance building.

- Spearheaded construction of 14 lighted pickleball courts and related track, field, parking, and walkway upgrades at Tully Park.
- Negotiated a partnership to renovate Harbor Links Golf Course, including a new driving range and performance building.

Public Services

And while we all agree that affordable housing is necessary, a “one-size-fits-all” proposal is unacceptable. Nobody knows our neighborhoods better than we do, and no one is more accountable to our residents. So, we reject tone-deaf plans that rob us of our right to govern ourselves and to determine our own outcomes.

Instead, I will stand with other elected officials in finding creative ways to increase affordable while also preserving our way of life, because there is a lot worth fighting for.

2025 North Hempstead State of the Town (Supervisor Jennifer DeSena’s The Clubhouse at Harbor Links)

Our last issue might be one of the greatest threats to the autonomy of our Town. For a fourth straight year, Albany bureaucrats are trying to rob us of our zoning authority and force-feed us hi-rise housing. They are relentlessly pushing plans that would unilaterally rezone all suburban neighborhoods, steamrolling the local zoning laws put into effect decades ago to protect our health and safety, and our quality of life.

Opposes state-directed, uniform rezoning proposals and supports preserving local authority over zoning while recognizing the need for affordable housing.

- Opposes state-directed, uniform rezoning proposals and supports preserving local authority over zoning while recognizing the need for affordable housing.

Housing & Urban Development

As Town of North Hempstead Supervisor, she’s overseen three consecutive tax cuts followed by a tax freeze, secured millions of dollars in grant money to initiate sustainability projects and to jumpstart long-stalled park and infrastructure rebuilds, established the town’s Substance Misuse Advisory Council, and has been a vocal opponent of Albany’s attempts to circumvent local zoning laws.

Established the town's Substance Misuse Advisory Council.

- Established the town's Substance Misuse Advisory Council.

Public Safety

Long-stalled community projects are finally moving forward under DeSena’s leadership. The Town now repaves over 22 miles of roads annually — nearly triple the previous average — and secured major projects like replacing the 127-year-old Webster Avenue Bridge and building new Long Island Railroad tracks to improve commutes for Port Washington, Manhasset, and Great Neck residents.

Secured replacement of the Webster Avenue Bridge and construction of new Long Island Rail Road tracks for Port Washington, Manhasset, and Great Neck.

- Secured replacement of the Webster Avenue Bridge and construction of new Long Island Rail Road tracks for Port Washington, Manhasset, and Great Neck.

Transportation & Infrastructure

An environmentalist, Supervisor DeSena launched the Graywater Irrigation Project at Harbor Links, which uses recycled stormwater to water the golf course, reducing freshwater use and safeguarding Long Island’s aquifers.

The Town has planted over 1,200 trees, rebuilt local reefs with recycled concrete, and expanded green programs like composting, waterway cleanups, and environmental education — creating a greener, healthier community at no extra cost to residents.

And please keep in mind that every septic tank and cesspool we take offline is one less contaminating our Island’s delicate aquafers. That’s a win for everybody, because North Hempstead understands that rebuilding infrastructure and preserving our environment are not mutually exclusive.

Launched a project using recycled stormwater to irrigate Harbor Links Golf Course, reducing freshwater use and protecting aquifers.

Expanded tree planting, reef rebuilding, composting, waterway cleanups, and environmental education programs.

Supports replacing septic tanks and cesspools to reduce contamination of Long Island aquifers while rebuilding infrastructure.

- Launched a project using recycled stormwater to irrigate Harbor Links Golf Course, reducing freshwater use and protecting aquifers.
- Expanded tree planting, reef rebuilding, composting, waterway cleanups, and environmental education programs.
- Supports replacing septic tanks and cesspools to reduce contamination of Long Island aquifers while rebuilding infrastructure.

Energy & the Environment

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Increased road paving, with 43 miles budgeted for paving this year compared with eight before taking office.

Sean is a 33 year veteran of local law enforcement & a current police commissioner of the Port Washington Police District. A lifelong North Hempstead resident, Sean has spent more than three decades protecting our communities, serving as Commanding Officer in both the Third & Sixth Precincts of the Nassau County Police Department before achieving his highest rank as Chief of Support Services.

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Sean also sits on the Board of Directors of the North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center and is President of the Viking Sports Foundation.

Personal Life:
Sean resides in Port Washington with his wife Lisa and their three children.

Sean Michael McCarthy is a lifelong North Hempstead resident. He serves on the board of directors of the North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center and is president of the Viking Sports Foundation. He lives in Port Washington with his wife, Lisa, and their three children.

From there, Sean went on to command the combined Third/Sixth Precincts. In 2015, Sean moved to Headquarters to serve as the Executive Officer of the Patrol Division. Before retiring from the NCPD in 2018, Sean was promoted to Chief of Support Services.

Sean Michael McCarthy previously served as executive officer of the Patrol Division and chief of support services for the Nassau County Police Department before retiring.

In 2015, Sean moved to Headquarters to serve as the Executive Officer of the Patrol Division. Before retiring from the NCPD in 2018, Sean was promoted to Chief of Support Services. He was elected as a police commissioner for the Port Washington Police District in 2024.

Port Washington Police Commissioner Sean McCarthy announced on Tuesday, Feb. 3, that he is running for North Hempstead Town supervisor, launching a campaign ahead of a 2026 election that will take place under New York’s newly restructured local election calendar.

Port Washington Police Commissioner Sean McCarthy launches bid for North Hempstead supervisor

Sean currently serves as a police commissioner for the Port Washington Police District. He was elected in 2024.

Port Washington Police Commissioner Sean McCarthy launches bid ...

A Community That Supports Every Generation

Sean is committed to helping seniors age in place with dignity. He will expand Project Independence with more social programs and transportation services, while also encouraging businesses to create meaningful job opportunities for older residents.

Sean McCarthy for Town of North Hempstead Supervisor

Plans to encourage businesses to create meaningful job opportunities for older residents.

- Plans to encourage businesses to create meaningful job opportunities for older residents.

Government That Answers to You

Sean believes that every interaction with Town Hall should lead to answers—not voicemail. As Supervisor, he will ensure residents receive timely responses from qualified professionals, whether they call, email, or visit in person.

A Plan for the Future

Sean will conduct a top-to-bottom review of the town’s long-neglected Master Plan. This effort will establish a clear vision with measurable goals for revenue, spending, infrastructure, land use, and community development—ensuring North Hempstead is prepared for the future.

Plans to ensure residents receive timely responses from qualified town professionals.

Plans to review the town Master Plan and establish measurable goals for revenue, spending, infrastructure, land use, and community development.

- Plans to ensure residents receive timely responses from qualified town professionals.
- Plans to review the town Master Plan and establish measurable goals for revenue, spending, infrastructure, land use, and community development.

Streamlining Building & Development

Sean will prioritize a full audit of commercial and residential building codes. By cutting unnecessary red tape and improving internal processes, his administration will reduce delays, lower costs, and support responsible economic growth.

Prioritizes auditing commercial and residential building codes to reduce delays and costs by cutting unnecessary red tape and improving internal processes.

Prioritizes auditing commercial and residential building codes to reduce delays and costs by cutting "unnecessary red tape" and improving internal processes.

- Prioritizes auditing commercial and residential building codes to reduce delays and costs by cutting "unnecessary red tape" and improving internal processes.

As of October 26, 2026, Sean Michael McCarthy’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to expand Project Independence with additional social programs and transportation services for older residents.

- Plans to expand Project Independence with additional social programs and transportation services for older residents.

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