GLBT Democrats of Suffolk County

Here in is the Gay and Lesbian Democrats of Suffolk County 2011 Voter Guide.  We are proud to supply you with a list of candidates who have shown the leadership and compassion our community deserves and requires.

Each candidate has either satisfactorily completed a questionnaire or has proven through action that they are strong on Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender Issues. They have shown support to our community and now we can show support by voting this coming November 8th..

We hope you find this guide useful. Your vote is the most powerful weapon we have in fighting homophobia, transphobia and achieving full equality in our society. Together we can truly make a difference.

With Pride,

Steve Henaghan ~ Chairperson

Gay and Lesbian Democrats of Suffolk County

SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE 

Steve Bellone - D,  - Open Seat

SUFFOLK COUNTY LEGISLATURE  

Legislative District  #3                                Kate Browning - WFP, D, - Incumbent

Legislative District  #5                                Kara Hahn - D, I, WFP,  - Open Seat 

Legislative District #7                                  Rob Calarco - D, I, WFP, - Open Seat

Legislative District #10                                     James Heath - D, - Open Seat

Legislative District #15                          DuWayne Gregory - D, I, WFP, - Incumbent

Legislative District #18                              William Spencer - D, I, WFP,  - Open Seat

BABYLON                                                        *No Democratic Candidate running in the Town races returned our questionnaire.

BROOKHAVEN

Supervisor                                                      Mark Lesko - D, I, WFP,  - Incumbent

Town Council District #2                             Marie Berkoski - D, WFP, - Challenger

Town Council District #4                          Connie Kepert - D, I, WFP, - Incumbent

Town Council District #5                            Tom Cavanaugh - D, WFP, - Challenger

EAST HAMPTON

Supervisor                                              Zachary Cohen - D, WFP, - Challenger

Town Board                                                    Sylvia Overby - D, WFP - Open Seat          Peter Van Scoyoc - D, WFP - Open Seat

Trustee                                                          Sima Freierman - D, WFP - Open Seat Stephen Lester - D, WFP, - Open Seat   Samuel Kramer - D, WFP, - Challenger Rona Klopman - D, WFP, - Challenger Nanci LaGarenne - D, WFP, - Challenger Loretta Sears - D, WFP, - Challenger         Deborah Klughers - D, WFP, - Challenger

Supt. of Highways                                         Scott King - D, WFP, - Incumbent

HUNTINGTON

Town Council                                              Susan Berland - D, I, WFP, - Incumbent

Glenda Jackson - D, I, WFP, - Incumbent

Receiver of Taxes                                         Ester Bivona - D, I, C, - Incumbent

ISLIP                                                        

Town Council                                               Gene Parrington - D, WFP, - Incumbent     Rene Ortiz - D, WFP, - Challenger

Town Clerk                                                    Ginny Fields - D, - Challenger

RIVERHEAD

Supervisor                                                       Phil Cardinale - D, WFP, - Challenger

Town Council                                                  Matt Van Glad - D, WFP -  Challenger

Assessor                                                      Robert Svoboda - D, WFP, - Challenger

SHELTER ISLAND   

Town Council                                                  Ian Weslek - D, I, WFP, - Challenger

SMITHTOWN

Town Council                                              Teresa Haft - D, I, WFP, - Challenger

SOUTHAMPTON

Town Council                                               Bridget Fleming - D, WFP, - Incumbent  Brad Bender - D, I, WFP, - Challenger

Trustee                                                           Janet Beck - D, - Challenger

SOUTHOLD

Supervisor                                                    Robert Meguin - D, I, WFP, - Challenger

Town Board                                                   Marie Domenici - D, WFP -  Open Seat  Nicholas Deegan - D, - Challenger

Tax Receiver                                                                      William Edwards - D, - Challenger