Politics & Government
Patch Candidate Profiles: Laurie Zaneski, Riverhead Town Tax Receiver
Laurie Zanesi is running unopposed to retain her longtime position as Riverhead Receiver of Taxes.
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RIVERHEAD, NY — Riverhead residents will be heading to the polls soon to elect local representatives.
The race is on leading up to Election Day, which, this year, falls on Tuesday, November 7.
Patch asked those running for office to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles in the days leading up to the election.
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Laurie Zaneski is running unopposed to retain her longtime position as Riverhead Receiver of Taxes.
Here is Patch's candidate profile of Laurie Zaneski:
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Name
Laurie A Zaneski
How old will you be as of Election Day?
57
What city or town do you live in?
Aquebogue
What office are you seeking?
Receiver of Taxes
Party affiliation
Republican
Education
Bachelor's Degree, Stony Brook University
What is your occupation?
Receiver of Taxes elected November 2012
Do you have a family? If so, please tell us about them.
Kevin, husband (57) Retired FDNY ; Jocelyn (28) academic advisor football and women's lacrosse, West Point Academy; Katelyn (25) physician assistant school, Pace University Connor (22) NY Life salesman.
Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?
No.
Have you ever held a public office, whether appointive or elective?
Receiver of Taxes since 2012
Now we'd like to ask a few questions about your reasons for running and your general views on politics and government. First, why are you seeking this office?
Continue to serve public
What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
Public is now able to access their tax statements online back to 2017. Water and tax payments can be made online.
What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
Always be honest.
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