Acknowledging that Republicans took a “shellacking” on Election Day, State Sen. Caesar Trunzo (R-Brentwood) said he is considering giving up his post as town GOP chairman.
Trunzo said he will raise the matter Tuesday at a meeting of the town GOP executive committee. “I’m going to be discussing it with them. Maybe it’s about time,” said Trunzo, the town party boss for 19 years.
Trunzo’s move comes in the wake of the re-election of Democratic Supervisor Philip Nolan and the Democrats’ town board sweep that gives them a 4-1 edge on the board starting in January.
Lest anyone think the 35-year state senate veteran is getting ready to retire, though, think again. Trunzo said shedding his party role could help him prepare to run for his 19th term. “I’m sure Sen. Bruno wants me to go again,” said Trunzo, referring to Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno (R-Brunswick). “I haven’t told Joe definitely, but I’m leaning very strongly in that direction.”
By the time Trunzo gets the GOP nomination next May, he will be 82. Trunzo mentioned no potential.....
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successors. They may include Sayville dockbuilder Kevin Brown, who was town board member Pamela Greene’s chief fundraiser last year; attorney John Schettino, one of the losing town board candidates; Oakdale attorney Mark Murray; Jeanette Messina, current vice-chairwoman and Peter McGowan’s former deputy supervisor, and Assemb. Philip Boyle (R-Islip). “I think voters sent the party a clear message it has to change and the party has to listen to them,” Schettino said.
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who is mentioning Kevin Brown, a self promoter and scam artist if there ever was one. Of them all Boyle is the best although he has no spine.
who is mentioning Kevin Brown, a self promoter and scam artist if there ever was one. Of them all Boyle is the best although he has no spine.
Who is mentioning Kevin Brown ? Kevin Brown is mentioning Kevin Brown, a self promoter and scam artist if there ever was one. Boyle is the best alough he has no spine. Messina is like having Trunzo there,,she is part of the problem. She allowed McGowan to bully and steal while she was deputy town supervisor and her son was town attorney. Who wants anyone from Sayville? Reps go to the polls and vote for Dems.
TIME FOR A CLEAN CHANGE IN ISLIP
As we prepare for a change in our country’s leadership next year, let us not forget Tip O’Neill’s statement that “all politics are local”. After eight years of George Bush as President of the United States, this country is definitely ready for a change.
In Islip, the voters have spoken, changes have already occurred. The Islip Town Board is now in Democratic control, led by Supervisor Phil Nolan. Promises were made and his actions will speak louder than words. We need to make sure that he follows with good government practices and that he keeps our taxes as low as possible. We need to provide constructive opposition if he does not. Only time will tell.
State Senator Caesar Trunzo has privately announced that he will be resigning his post as Islip Town Republican Chairman. He will be running again for the State Senate seeking his 19h term.
It is now time for a clean change in Islip Republican politics. The new Islip Town Republican leader should understand that their job is to provide qualified candidates and to financially support those candidates. The people in Islip need to have good Republican choices. No more back room deals, no deals for sons and daughters of elected officials. Only qualified and committed people who will do the people’s business will do! Past practices have not worked and are not acceptable.
I hope that whomever the Committee chooses, will bring in a fresh perspective, free and clear of the past. The days of Pete McGowan politics are now over. The future is ahead of us, we can continue to make the mistakes of the past or change for the better. Remember “all politics are local” and its starts with US.
Philip Goglas
Islip Republican committeeman