WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER. From Frank Cantatore's Press Office. August 6, 2003:  Businessman and community leader, Frank Cantatore urged his opponent, William Ryan, Vice Chairman of the Board of Legislators to take a no salary pledge as he has committed to do. “The Board is a part-time position; why does Bill Ryan get to charge the taxpayers over $55,000.00 for part-time employment?  I am calling on him to join me in not taking a salary while taxes continue to skyrocket and costs overruns plague our county’s budget.” The County announced two weeks ago that property taxes would increase by over 30% in 2004. He added, “as Vice Chairman of the Board, my opponent would set an example and show the taxpayers that he too understands the plight of our Senior Citizens, and families who struggle to make ends meet everyday.”

Mr. Cantatore announced his intention to run for the Fifth District on the Board of Legislators, which encompasses most of White Plains and part of Scarsdale. At his announcement he declared that if elected he would not accept a salary from the County and that those monies should go towards the operating budget of the County to help in defraying any future tax increases.

Cantatore is a third generation resident of White Plains. He is President of Corato Contracting Corporation and Fairway Modular Homes. He has also been a long time member of various civic and community organizations such as the White Plains Planning Board, former President of the North Broadway Citizens’ Association, former President of the Carhart Neighborhood Association, the Antonio Meucci Lodge and the White Plains Lions Club.  Mr. Cantatore is also a long time sponsor and supporter of Little League baseball in the area. He is married to the former Barbara Reid and has two children, Alex and Seann.