Suffolk County Democrats
The Suffolk County Democratic Committee Wednesday night officially nominated Southampton Town Councilwoman Bridget Fleming to be the party’s candidate for the Suffolk County Legislature’s Second Legislative District, a seat now held by Legislator Jay Schneiderman.
Ms. Fleming, who will have been on the Town Board for five years when her current term ends, announced earlier this month that she would be seeking the nomination. She would...read more ››
After five years of having the honor to represent Southampton as a member of the Town Council, this week I launched a new effort – my campaign for Suffolk County Legislature for the Second District. Last evening, I was pleased to accept the Suffolk County Democratic Committee's nomination for the position.
For the past five years, I have worked hard with you and colleagues in government to bring fiscal responsibility back to...read more ››
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, May 21, 2015
Southampton, New York:
At the nominating convention of the Suffolk County Democratic Committee in Hauppauge last evening, Southampton Town Councilwoman Bridget Fleming of Noyac accepted the Committee’s nomination to run in the November general election for the Suffolk County Legislature’s Second Legislative District, a district of 58,151 registered voters, comprising the South Fork from...read more ››
Smithtown Supervisor Patrick Vecchio called Thursday for Highway Superintendent Glenn Jorgensen's resignation after admonishing Jorgensen for allegedly taking his personal secretary to a job site -- outside of secretarial duties listed in Suffolk County civil service law.
In the memo sent Wednesday, Vecchio attached a description of secretarial duties, such as typing confidential letters, maintaining confidential files and monitoring...read more ››
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone on Sunday touted his Connect Long Island plan to attract young professionals to the region with more mass transit options and vibrant downtowns, saying in a radio interview he wants to lead "one of the best, hottest places in the country for young people to be."
"We have to reverse the brain drain," Bellone said. "We've got to get young people wanting to be here in Suffolk County, on Long Island,...read more ››
Southampton Town Councilwoman Bridget Fleming has a big decision to make in the next two weeks: to run for another term on the town board and continue her work at a local level, or to throw her hat into the ring and run for county legislature.
Ms. Fleming said met with Rich Schaffer, chairman of the Suffolk County Democratic Committee, who offered her the Democratic nomination.
“The chairman and I talked about the campaign,” she...read more ››
Suffolk County Democrats have tapped Southampton Town Councilwoman Bridget Fleming as their pick to replace County Legislator Jay Schneiderman, who is barred by term limits from seeking reelection this year.
Suffolk County Democratic Committee Chairman Rich Schaffer said he met with Ms. Fleming, a resident of Noyac, over the weekend to officially extend the party’s support. She would have the party’s nomination, barring a primary...read more ››
Suffolk Democrats appear ready to tap Southampton Town Board member Bridget Fleming for an open South Fork legislative seat of term limited Legis. Jay Schneiderman (I-Montauk).
Richard Schaffer, Suffolk Democratic chairman, met Saturday with Fleming in a bid to keep the second district seat in the majority Democratic caucus. Schaffer sought to enlist the five-year incumbent after trying to get veteran Assemb. Fred Thiele (I-Sag Harbor...read more ››
Smithtown Democratic Committee chairman Ed Maher is calling for town highway superintendent Glenn Jorgensen's resignation, citing his arrest last week on four felony charges and a misdemeanor, and a December notice of claim alleging sexual harassment.
Maher said in a statement that the recent allegations offer an opportunity for officials to consider appointing a director of public works, rather than an elected highway superintendent....read more ››
Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota has directed the Smithtown Highway Superintendent to appear in First District court in Central Islip tomorrow morning.
Glenn Jorgensen, 63, the elected Superintendent of Highways since 2010, will appear in courtroom D-11 sometime after 11:00 am.
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