Assessor Levinson Welcomes New Board Member

(Mineola, NY) Nassau County Assessor Harvey Levinson announced today the appointment of Michael M. Freeman to the Board of Assessors.

Michael Freeman is an attorney with over 30 years experience dealing with real estate, commercial, matrimonial, personal injury, and election law issues. He is a member of the New York State Trial Lawyer’s Association and New York State Bar Association and is admitted to practice in the Federal District Courts of the Eastern and Southern Districts of the State of New York.

A graduate of Syracuse University and Albany Law School, Mr. Freeman has served as a volunteer for a number of charitable and community organizations including: The Manhasset Student Aid Society, which provides scholarships for underprivileged college students; American Cancer Society; and, Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Mr. Freeman was appointed by Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi to fill the vacancy that resulted when former Board member Gerard Terry resigned to accept a new appointment at the Board of Elections last year.

The Board of Assessors is comprised of four County Executive appointees who are selected to represent the interests of the three towns and two cities in Nassau County. Mr. Levinson, who was recently elected as the County Assessor, serves as the Board’s chairman. The Board is responsible for establishing policy and supervising the administration of the Department of Assessment’s Real Property Services.

The 2004 Board of Assessors includes: Harvey B. Levinson, Chairman; Dennis L. Brown, Vice Chairman; Jeffrey B. Gold; Michael G. Norman; and, Michael M. Freeman.

“I am confident that Mr. Freeman will bring his own individual expertise and perspective to the Board and prove to be a positive addition to our dedicated team of professionals,” stated Assessor Levinson.

Mr. Freeman resides in Manhasset with his wife, Barbara, and their children, Jason and Marissa.