Unopposed incumbents win in North Hills

Mayor Marvin Natiss re-elected to sixth term on board alongside trustees, village justice

BY CAMERYN OAKES

In a race with only incumbents running, the Village of North Hills re-elected Mayor Marvin Natiss, Trustee and Deputy Mayor Dennis Sgambati, Trustee Gail Cohen and Village Justice Jerome Reisman on Tuesday.

Natiss received 156 votes, Sgambati received 148 votes, Cohen received 143 votes and Reisman received 146 votes.

The village had numerous write-in candidates, but none received votes in the double digits.

Natiss will be starting his sixth term on the board, wrapping up 20 years on the Board of Trustees. He previously served as the village justice for 10 years.

Natiss said serving on the board has been a satisfying experience that enables him to give back to his community. He said the residents and their input have inspired him to continue serving.

He said going forward he wants to ensure the village’s safety.

Sgambati, a Vietnam veteran, was initially appointed to fill a vacancy on the board and was re-elected for the sixth time after serving for 22 years. He has been deputy mayor since 2003.

Sgambati said that he has enjoyed the community service aspect of his position on the board. He said he has been passionate about securing park funds for the village.

He said he is looking forward to continuing

The Village of North Hills hosted an election Tuesday in which only incumbents were running and all were re-elected.