Welcome to the #SaveSuffolk with John Kennedy E-Newsletter,
a weekly report from the campaign trail. To volunteer or support our campaign, call 631-364-2410 or click on the links below:
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A MESSAGE FROM JOHN KENNEDY
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I was very disappointed to read about the younger Long Island residents looking to move out of the areas where they grew up to more affordable parts of the country. Since #BigTaxBellone was elected, more than 16,000 people have fled Suffolk because of the taxes and fees. We need to keep our residents here in Suffolk!
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Breaking news
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Bellone & his Democrat Legislators, Renew the Red Light Camera Money Grab for 5 More Years!
On September 4, the Suffolk County Legislature voted 11-7 along party lines to extend the Red-Light Camera Program. John Kennedy blasted the Legislature's decision to continue this program. "It's regrettable that the Democratic majority in the Suffolk Legislature renewed the Red-Light camera program for another five years," Mr. Kennedy said. "It has become clear that the program isn't working. Suffolk's residents realize it's little more than a money grab. Unfortunately, under Steve Bellone, the out-of-control spending, debt and junk bond status is the 800-pound gorilla in the room. As a result of his very poor policy decisions, the people of Suffolk are stuck with the tab."
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Kennedy Says Driver's Licenses Should Not Be Issued to Illegal Immigrants
John Kennedy joined New York State Senator John Flanagan at a recent press conference at Suffolk GOP headquarters in Medford, where Mr. Kennedy made it clear that he does NOT support giving driver's licenses to those who are here illegally. "Granting driver's licenses to illegal immigrants is a slap in the face to law-abiding citizens and especially to those immigrants who went through the long and difficult process to become legal, taxpaying citizens of this great country," Kennedy said. "We should not be rewarding illegal behavior."
Click here to watch the video.
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IN THE NEWS
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Newsday: Suffolk Legislators Extend Red-Light Camera Program for Five More Years
Suffolk legislators voted Wednesday night to keep the county's contentious red-light camera program for another five years. Legislators approved extending the program on an 11-7 vote along partisan lines after more than two hours of debate and another two hours of mostly critical public comments about red-light cameras. "It has become clear that the program isn't working," said John Kennedy. "Suffolk residents realize it's little more than a money grab."
Click here to read more
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PoliticoPro Quotes John Kennedy for Story on NYS Senate Bill
PoliticoPro quoted Suffolk County Executive Candidate John M. Kennedy on his support for a New York State Senate bill that would provide protections for DMV workers who refuse to issue driver's licenses to illegal immigrants. "Granting driver's licenses to illegal immigrants is a slap in the face to law-abiding citizens and especially to those immigrants who went through the long and difficult process to become legal, taxpaying citizens of this great country," Mr. Kennedy said. "We should not be rewarding illegal behavior."
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Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations. Former Rep. Gary Ackerman Leaves Suffolk County Civil Service Consulting Job
Newsday and the Long Island Press quote John Kennedy in calling for Gary Ackerman to resign from Suffolk County Civil Service consulting job
Read Newsday and the Long Island Press for more information.
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John Kennedy Appears on WRIV Radio
On August 18, John M. Kennedy appeared on WRIV Radio (1390 AM) in Riverhead during a live broadcast at the Polish Town Fair and Festival. Mr. Kennedy talked about his candidacy and his plan to #SaveSuffolk.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Nine & Dine Invitational Golf Outing
Thursday, September 12
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ON THE TRAIL
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Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce Street Fair
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
On September 4, Mr. Kennedy was met by an overwhelming number of supporters at the Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce Street Fair who also want to #SaveSuffolk. He thanked those for attending the event and the volunteers and the Chamber members for putting on a great, family-friendly event. #SaveSuffolk
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Shinnecock Indian Nation's POW WOW
Southampton, NY
On September 2, Mr. Kennedy had the opportunity to meet with the Shinnecock tribal leaders and their members at their annual POW WOW. He was joined by Suffolk County Legislative GOP candidate Linda Kabot. #SaveSuffolk
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Community Outreach Presentation
Huntington, NY
On August 30, Mr. Kennedy spoke at Masjid Noor during a presentation on bringing communities together. He thanked the congregation's leadership for giving him the opportunity to address the large crowd of residents and speak to many of the community's concerns. #SaveSuffolk
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Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce Block Party
Babylon, NY
On August 29, Mr. Kennedy attended the Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce Block Party. He met with residents throughout Babylon and Suffolk County to talk about issues that matter most to them. #SaveSuffolk
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Cutchogue Fire Department Annual Chicken Barbecue
Southold, NY
On August 27, Mr. Kennedy met with local residents at the Cutchogue Fire Department's Annual Chicken Barbecue. He thanked the fire department for putting on a successful and well-attended event. #SaveSuffolk
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Huntington Republican Committee Lobsterfest
Huntington, NY
On August 23, Mr. Kennedy spent some time with members of the Huntington Republican Committee Lobsterfest at American Legion Post 360 in Huntington. He thanked Chairwoman Toni Tepe for inviting him to meet with the folks of Huntington. #SaveSuffolk
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WE CAN'T #SAVESUFFOLK WITHOUT YOUR HELP
The special interests want to keep Steve Bellone in office and we need your financial support to get our message out to voters.
Donate Today. #SaveSuffolk in November.
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Campaign Headquarters: 558 Portion Rd., Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
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