He attributed his defeat largely to the countywide tax reassessment, which was mailed to county residents in October.

It can be daunting, being on the front lines of tax reassessment.

This tax reassessment will shape the future.

The company overseeing the tax reassessment has put up a Web site to help explain and chronicle the tax overhaul.

Residents are braced for the impact of Nassau County's first tax reassessment in 64 years.

And in some cases, businesses that change owners are able to avoid tax reassessments, placing a greater share of the burden on homeowners.

"The move came sort of out of left field," he said, "but they were hot and heavy over a tax reassessment."

But the men began feuding last year, when Mr. Morabito initiated the tax reassessment.

The district is dealing with many tax reassessments that have meant a loss of local revenues.

The final question - "Where do you stand on the question of tax reassessment?"