Islip Republican Philip Goglas is planning to run. He's just not sure for which offiice.
The Central Islip lawyer is considering either a primary for State Sen. Caesar Trunzo or a challenge to Democratic Assemb. Philip Ramos, who is already under fire in his own party from County Executive Steve Levy.
While his target is still to be determined, Goglas held his first fundraiser last week where he raised nearly $10,000 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Central Islip, attracting more than 100 supporters including former GOP Rep. Rick Lazio and former Islip town board member Pamela Greene.
Goglas, 48, who works as an assistant town attorney in Smithtown, is also talking to GOP consultant John Zaher about handling his campaign. Zaher last worked in the campaign of Republican Legis. John Kennedy of Nesconset who was dumped by the Smithtown GOP, was cross-endorsed by Democrats, and then won the party primary.
Rick Brand