The deputy mayor of Lynbrook and two residents who were vocal opponents of a recent development proposal in the village announced on Wednesday that they have formed a new political party and will run for three village board positions up for election in March.
Deputy Mayor Hilary Becker said he will run for mayor, challenging Mayor Alan Beach. Village residents Antoniella Tavella and Steven Liguori said they will run for trustee seats on the village board, challenging trustees Robert Boccio and Ann Marie Reardon.
In a statement provided by a spokesman, Beach confirmed the three incumbents are running for re-election.
“I … believe our past record of success and future vision for our Village will be well received by voters,” Beach said.
Boccio and Reardon did not respond to requests for comment.
Becker, Tavella and Liguori will run as members of the Preserve Lynbrook party, which they formed in the wake of a controversy over a proposed apartment complex that they said could still be approved.
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