He also was co-founder ofacounty initiative to support local small businesses and workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Throne-Holstlost to Republican Lee Zeldin in the general election. The town clerk is the final appeals officer for the FOIL law, she said. if (document.referrer) document.write ("&referer=" + escape(document.referrer)); (631) 475-1000, History and Mystery: The History and Legends of Islip, Long Island, and Beyond, LI MacArthur Airport announces $26 million in terminal projects, LIPA welcomes customer comments on new rate proposals, Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions. zoneId = '9'; Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey (R-Lindenhurst) shared why this law will benefit voters. LaValle will vacate his seat on the Town Board when he is sworn in as clerk, triggering another special election this time for his Brookhaven 3rd Council District. Browning is proud of her husband and her sons, Sean and Aodhan, who are serving their country in the military. Mattituck, NY 11952, Site made in collaboration with CMYK "This decision is a win for voters. Its been a great honor to be able to represent it over the last nine years, so Im certainly going to take a keen interest in whos going to take over after me and certainly be a helping hand in that transition.. Dave Calone announces candidacy for Suffolk County executive. She also served as a trustee of the South Country school board in East Patchogue, where she lives. I have faith in Nassau County and the good work we have accomplished over the last four years. He also was co-founder of a county initiative to support local small businesses and workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Suburban centrist Democrat Steve Bellone, who says you have to work with Republicans to get s*** done in government, is term-limited after winning reelection to a third term in 2019. A two-thirds majority of the Legislature, or 12 votes, would be required to override a veto from the county Executive. It says to me that he's in this to win it, and will be a formidable candidate, Schaffer said. endstream endobj 200 0 obj <. I graduated from Riverhead High School, then I got a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Methodist University in Missouri. To continue reading, you will need to either log into your subscriber account, or purchase a new subscription. But post-election, Blakeman not hesitant to weigh in on that Wednesday. You can see very clearly that thats something we dont want to happen in Brookhaven. 217 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<01D6339A7BB9FB4993589B999582FDEC>]/Index[199 27]/Info 198 0 R/Length 95/Prev 215620/Root 200 0 R/Size 226/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream Former Town Clerk Donna Lent (I) retired in November, prompting a special election to complete her unexpired term ending in 2025. Box 1500 Jason Richberg (D-West Babylon), minority leader of the county Legislature, joined Bellone in defending the program. if (document.context) document.write ("&context=" + escape(document.context)); I have spoken with some people who work in the Town Clerks Office and told me that their technology is at least 10 years out of date, she said. Di Santo will face off against Town of Brookhaven Councilman Kevin LaValle (R-Selden), the Brookhaven Republican Committees nominee. "Last night's result was not what we wanted, but I am so proud of the campaign we ran and the people who volunteered their time and energy to knock on over 100,000 doors across Nassau County," Kaminsky said. A graduate from William Floyd High School in 1984 and from SUNY Maritime College in 1988, Mazzarella is currently the secretary/treasurer of Local 342, Long Island Public Service Employees, and dedicated his career to improving the working conditions of public employees. 60% Complete. Before running for office, she was a social studies teacher, served as vice president of the Bellport Area Community Action Committee, and for over a decade was a trustee on the South Country Central School District Board of Education. Lent announced her retirement last month, vacating her seat and triggering a special election for her expired term ending in 2025. document.write ("