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A Valley Stream pastor is taking on a Nassau County Legislator in the November election. (Patch Graphics)
VALLEY STREAM, NY There is a challenger for Nassau County Legislator Carrie Solages.
Dr. Bernadin Fleurima announced his candidacy for the third legislative district as a Republican. He is running for the seat on a platform of tax reform and fighting for fairness in reassessment, his campaign said in a statement.
The district includes parts of Lawrence and North Woodmere.
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Using his background as a pastor, Fleurima wants to ensure communities get COVID-19 relief funding.
He emigrated from Haiti in 1990 and began his career for a non-profit providing help to people seeking victim services. Fleurima serves as Pastor of Shalom Ministries Foundation Seventh Day Adventist in Valley Stream.