'Fiscal Insanity' Focus of Oyster Bay Democratic Ticket

Five residents are tackling fiscal mismanagement inTown of Oyster Bay as they join forces on the Democratic ticket.

The Oyster Bay Democratic Committee presented five candidates of varying political associations on a "reform" ticket.

The Democratic charge is led by Farmingdale's John Capobianco, who will again challenge Supervisor John Venditto's 18-year run. The team includes Town Clerk nominee Mili Makhijani and Town Council nominees Chris Briggs, Shaker Nelanuthala, and Kimberly Snow.

Dave Gugerty, Town of Oyster Bay Leader, held a press conference Friday to officially announce the slate.

"This could be like 1999," said Gugerty of the last shakeup in town government. "When [Town Clerk Steve Labriola] left, we knew this would be the year."

Both Democrats and Republicans comprise the team, sparking the "reform" ticket reference made by the Democratic Committee.

"The fiscal mismanagement is something that needs to be addressed," said Briggs, a long-time Republican from Oyster Bay. "As John Venditto says, we do have great parks. But there are other things to this town...We have the people on Main Street."

"The Town of Oyster Bay has run itself into the ground," said Capobianco, addressing downgraded bond ratings and increasing taxes. "When we're in office, things will change. We'll bring fiscal sanity back to the town. We'll reduce the debt. We'll change the climate for economic growth and development, and you will see the Town of Oyster Bay blossom into the 21st century."