Jeanine Driscoll’s Tax Controversy: A Closer Look
Jeanine Driscoll, the Republican contender for New York’s 4th congressional district, finds herself at the center of a tax controversy. This dilemma stems from her endorsement of a significant property tax increase from which her $2 million residence in Southampton remained unaffected.
During her tenure as Hempstead Receiver of Taxes from 2020 to 2026, under the leadership of town supervisor Don Clavin, Driscoll played a role in the consistent annual rise of taxes for Hempstead residents.
In 2024, a notable decision by the Town of Hempstead Board led to a 12.1% increase in the tax levy, projected to generate an additional $42.2 million annually for the town. This adjustment applied to property taxes and is recorded as the most substantial tax hike in the town’s history since 2013.
While Driscoll’s $1 million property in Hempstead was subject to this tax increase, her more valuable Southampton home was not. This residence, located outside the 4th District, falls within New York’s 1st District, which is under the representation of Republican Rep. Nick LaLota.
As Driscoll prepares to contest against the Democratic incumbent, Rep. Laura Gillen, in the upcoming general election, the implications of this tax issue continue to be a focal point of her campaign.
For further information, the article Driscoll supported property tax increase her second home avoided is available on the American Journal News.
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