Welcome to Gina DeFelice's campaign website!
Gina DeFelice is a 30-year resident of Clarkstown, a mother of seven, and a longtime supporter of the arts and community engagement. A summa cum laude graduate of Purchase College, she has dedicated decades to volunteer service and arts advocacy throughout Rockland County. Gina serves on the Board of Governors for Rockland Youth Dance Ensemble, where she has helped support arts education and community programming. A member of Strong Towns, she believes in fiscal responsibility, thoughtful family-friendly development, civic engagement, and leadership that begins with listening.
With teamwork and mutual support we can build a better future.
My Priorities
Listening First
- Restoring balance begins by listening to to the people who live here.
- Before making promises or decisions, I want to hear directly from residents about their priorities, concerns, and ideas.
- I am committed to accessible, transparent, and ongoing communication with the community.
- Every resident deserves to feel heard and respected, whether we agree or not.
Fiscal Responsibility
- Taxpayer dollars should be spent carefully, transparently, and responsibly.
- I support practical budgeting that protects essential services while respecting the financial pressures families and seniors face.
- Long-term planning should prioritize sustainability over short-term fixes.
Family-Friendly Development
- Growth should strengthen our community without overwhelming it.
- I support thoughtful, incremental development that builds resilience while creating opportunities for families and future generations.
- Development decisions should consider traffic, infrastructure, public safety, environmental impact, community impact, and return on investment.
Civic Engagement and Community Building
- Residents should have meaningful opportunities to participate in local decision-making.
- Strong communities are built when people feel connected, informed, and heard.
- Our community is strongest when we can identify shared goals.
- I believe respectful dialogue, active listening, and collaboration lead to better outcomes.
- I support increasing transparency and improving two-way communication channels between town government and the public.
My Commitment
- I will approach every issue with an open mind.
- I won’t make promises before hearing from the people I hope to represent.
- The one promise I can make is this: I will listen first.