Jon Kaiman, the 43 year old North Hempstead Town Supervisor, brings to his office a distinguished record of public and private sector accomplishments and has continued the Town’s tradition of sound finances and good government. Since taking office on January 1, 2004, Jon has spearheaded a series of bold initiatives to update the Town’s infrastructure and incorporate modern management techniques in day-to-day operations. Central to his efforts has been the establishment of a 311 Constituent Response System. This new technology will provide North Hempstead residents greater access to government, while enhancing efficiency and accountability.
As one of the chief architects of the Town’s Environmental Legacy Fund, Jon has continued to fight to preserve and replenish open space and protect the Town of North Hempstead’s environment. As Supervisor he instituted North Hempstead’s annual Earth Day Program and Operation Clean Sweep in April 2004; a month long, top to bottom “Spring Cleaning” of the Town. The program has already seen the removal of over 3,000 tons of garbage and debris in two short years. Additionally, Jon has helped push the Town towards environmentally friendly alternatives, including the purchasing of seven new hybrid SUV’s for the Town’s fleet of vehicles.
Another key component in Jon’s administration is the idea of Community Based Planning. Beginning in 2004, the Town has hosted well over 40 community meetings throughout North Hempstead to address local concerns relating to development projects, planning decisions, park improvements, roadway improvements and other local issues. As many as 700 residents have attended a single meeting.
Jon has also taken an aggressive stance on code enforcement issues and illegal housing, partnering with the Nassau County District Attorney’s office to more effectively prosecute violators. Through a more pro-active code enforcement operation and additional inspectors, the Town’s code enforcement fine revenue last year increased a record 500% from 2003 levels.
Jon Kaiman is a longtime resident of Great Neck, where he lives with his wife Kim and sons Shaun and Jared and infant daughter Iyana.
Jon received a Juris Doctorate at Hofstra Law School, and his Bachelor of Arts at Hofstra University. In 1999, Jon was elected to Nassau County District Court, where he received the highest rating from the Nassau County Bar Association’s Judicial Screening Committee two years in a row.