Councilman Dennis J. Walsh (3rd District)

Biography 

Dennis J. Walsh is currently serving his first term as Council Member on the North Hempstead Town Board representing the third councilmatic district which includes Garden City Park, Village of Mineola, Village of Williston Park, Village of New Hyde Park and Unincorporated New Hyde Park.

Council Member Walsh grew up in Williston Park and is a graduate of St. Aidan School and Mineola High School. He is a retired New York City police officer.

During his professional career, he has owned his own painting business for 25 years. Prior to serving as Council Member, he was a member of the Mineola Village board for 9 years.

Council Member Walsh has been married to his wife Barbara for 46 years. They have lived in their Mineola home for 38 years. Together they have an adult son named Neil.

Council Member Walsh is a member of the Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens, Portuguese Heritage Society, an usher at Corpus Christi Church, and has volunteered with the Interfaith Nutrition Network (INN) on fundraisers and clothing drives.