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Suffolk County Legislator Tom Barraga · Tom Cilmi · Trish Bergin Councilman Steve Flotteron · Matt Silecchia · Suffolk County Treasurer Angie Carpenter Judge Patricia Filiberto · Judge Stephen Behar · Judge Steve Lotto
	Trish Bergin - Visit: Trish Bergin.com brings a unique perspective to Town Government. As a journalist for 17 years she has developed first hand knowledge of important issues that face all of us. Trish wants to serve the people of Islip to make a direct impact on our community and pledges to bring fresh and creative solutions to Town Hall. Investigative Journalist including work at News 12 Long Island where she covered stories that directly affect families in Islip. Lifelong Town of Islip Resident B.A. & M.A. New York Institute of Technology, 1994 & 1996 Born and Raised in Ronkonkoma Graduate of Connetquot High School Member of her Children’s PTA Coach’s Assistant to the Tots Lacrosse Program Civic Association Member Member of Oakdale Beautification Society Back to Top

	Councilman Steve Flotteron - Visit: Steve Flotteron.com brings unique perspective to Islip Town. As a business owner and family man, Steve is a proven leader who understands the issues and works hard to find common sense solutions to the many challenges that face the Town of Islip. Steve wants to continue serving as Islip Town Councilman because he knows he can help make a difference in people's lives and continue bringing fresh and creative solutions to Town Hall. Co-Founder of the Tri-Hamlet Alliance Fully Licensed Stock Broker an Insurance Agent Sponsored the first autistic child area sign and the first audible cross walk for the visually impaired in the town. Opened up communication by starting town web site. Made the town code tougher for illegal apartments Passed law to fast track solar panel installation Passed law to bring partial property tax exemption veterans who served during the cold war era Back to Top

	Tom Cilmi - Visit: TomCilmi.com will bring unique perspective to County Government. As a business owner and family man, Tom is a proven leader who understands the issues and will work to find common sense solutions to our many challenges. Tom wants to serve as Suffolk County Legislator because he knows he can help make a difference in people's lives and brighten the future for all of Long Island. Suffolk Business Owner for more than 10 Years Islip Chamber of Commerce Past President East Islip Soccer Club Past President District Homeowner for 20 Years Action Long Island – Member Islip School to Business Partnership – Member Islip Anti-Bias Task Force – Member St. Mary’s CYO Ministry Board MemberBeautification Society Back to Top

	Judge Patricia Filiberto has earned a reputation as a hard working, no-nonsense Judge, dedicated to serving the interests of justice. Judge Patricia Filiberto is the former Presiding Judge of the Suffolk County Drug Treatment Court.Judge Patricia Filiberto was a Prosecutor in the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office for a decade. Judge - Suffolk County District Court, Islip Town 1997 – Present Judge – Acting County Court 2004 – 2008 Presiding Judge of the Suffolk Drug Treatment Court Former Senior Assistant District Attorney - District Court, D.W.I. Prosecutor (fatality & serious physical injury), Grand Jury, Appeals Former Assistant County Attorney - Litigation and Appeals Bureau, Federal Litigation, Family Court Bureau, Special Projects – County Contracts Private Practice - Civil, Family and Estate Matters J.D. St. John's University School of Law M.A. Hofstra University B.S. St. John's University Former Professor of Criminal Law and Procedure - S.U.N.Y. Stony Brook Former Legal Advisor - Suffolk County Police Department Trained Suffolk District Attorney's Staff on N.Y.S. Megan's Law Back to Top

	Judge Stephen Behar Appointed Judge June 1997 Nominated and Elected by Conservative voters November 1997 Nominated and Re elected by Conservative voters November 2003 Judge Stephen Behar was described by court monitors as, "courteous, professional, maintaining control of his courtroom, very sincere, took great care in explaining legal ramifications." A LIFE DEDICATED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT 1968 to 75 Federal Prosecutor - U. S. Dept. of Justice & Assistant United States Attorney 1976 to 77 Chief Asst. Special State Prosecutor for Suffolk County 1977 to 97 private practice, primarily federal and state courts Often serving as Special Asst. District Attorney for Suffolk County Special Council to several Suffolk villages Special Council to Suffolk County to defend Police Officers Deputy Town Attorney for Islip Town 1993 - 97 June 1997 appointed by County Executive and Legislature as District Court Judge November 1997 elected to six year term as District Court Judge November 2003 re elected to 2nd six year term as District Court Judge Appointed Acting County Court Judge, Domestic Violence Part, January 1, 2005 - Reappointed, January 1, 2006, 2007 & 2008 2003 & 2004 President - Suffolk County District Court Judges Assoc. 2003 & 2004 Secretary - New York State District Court Judges Assoc. 1988 Suffolk County Bar Association Award for Outstanding Service Community Service Presently: Deacon, Mary Immaculate R. C. Church, Bellport, NY Previously: Deacon Our Lady of Lourdes R. C. Church, West Islip, NY Member and Officer Central Islip and East Islip Lions Clubs Board of Directors, American Heart Association Founder Central Islip Youth Development Corp. Islip Town Volunteer of the Year -1980 Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church, East Islip, NY- Parish Outreach Chairman School Recruitment and Golf Outing Coordinator Catholic Charities Volunteer Lawyer's Initiative Host Parent - Northern Ireland Project Children - six summers Counsel and Assoc. Member A.O.H. Division 7 Member Sons of Italy Back to Top

	Suffolk County Treasurer Angie Carpenter Angie is a public servant whose impact resonates well beyond her role as Suffolk County Treasurer. She became a Suffolk County Legislator in 1993 by filling a vacancy in a special election. She was re-elected in 2003, her last full term with the Legislature, with well over 70% of the vote. As a member of the Suffolk County Legislature, she served on almost every legislative committee, where her leadership generated county-wide initiatives in public safety, education, economic development, consumer protection and cultural affairs. She was elected unanimously to serve as the Legislature’s Deputy Presiding Officer for two consecutive years. Named to Who’s Who in America, and the 25th Silver Anniversary Edition of Who’s Who in the World, Carpenter has been locally recognized with many additional honors. She has volunteered and shared her expertise with many organizations including the Chamber Council of Islip, the West Islip Chamber of Commerce, the Vanderbilt Museum, Our Lady of Consolation Geriatric Care Center, the Salvation Army, the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, and is currently serving as the chair of the CHS Continuin g Care Board. “I continue to dedicate my efforts to keep economic development and public safety at the forefront, working hard to support the growth and expansion of business here in Suffolk County.” • Has Substantially Increased Interest Earnings for County Taxpayers • Increased Technology to make Treasurer's Office more User Friendly • Former County Legislator & Deputy Presiding Officer • Dedicated To Protecting Suffolk Taxpayers...Helping Them Keep Their Homes • Continually Fighting to Make Suffolk County A Great Place to Live...NOT Leave. Back to Top

	Suffolk County Legislator Tom Barraga Thomas F. Barraga, (Republican, Conservative, Independent, Working Families, Integrity) was born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 23, 1943. He attended St. Joseph's Elementary School in Babylon, and graduated from St. Anthony's High School in Smithtown. He graduated from St. John's University with a B.B.A. in Marketing in 1964; from Long Island University in 1972 with a Master of Business Administration; and in 1981 received his Doctorate of Philosophy, Business and Public Administration from Columbia Pacific University. Legislator Barraga served six years in the United States Marine Corps Reserve as a member of Company "C" Fourth Communications Battalion, Huntington, New York, and was honorably discharged August 1966. He currently holds the rank of Major General in the New York Guard and served 53 days of state active duty with Task Force Liberty, the New York Guard component of the 42nd Joint Task Force Rainbow Hope activated for Operation World Trade Center. Major General Barraga was awarded the New York State Defense of Liberty Medal with Device for his distinguished service. In April 2005, Maj. Gen. Barraga was ordered to active duty with the Second Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, where he assisted in the establishment of an Injured Support Unit for severely wounded Marines returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. In September 2005, the United States Marine Corps presented Maj. Gen. Barraga with the Conspicuous Service Medal, second only in preference to the Medal of Valor. In April 2006, the Marine Corps League presented Maj. Gen. Barraga with the Distinguished Citizen Award in appreciation and gratitude for meritorious service in the interests of the United States of America, the United States Marine Corps and the Marine Corps League. Effective July 2007, Major General Barraga in accordance with Military Law Section 20, subdivision 2, was transferred to the Reserve List. Legislator Barraga spent 13 years in the private sector, holding various administrative positions with the American Can Company, Dun and Bradstreet, Inc., and Pfizer, Inc. In 1977, he was appointed Town Clerk of the Town of Islip, and was elected to that office in November, 1977, 1979 and 1981. He was first elected to the New York State Assembly in the 1982 General Election. On November 8, 2005, Assemblyman Barraga was elected to the Suffolk County Legislature. Legislator Barraga is a former Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Suffolk Community College. He is a member of the Sons of Italy-Giuseppe A. Nigro Lodge #2234, Brentwood; the American Legion-West Islip Post #1738; West Islip Chamber of Commerce; and member/usher of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in West Islip. Legislator Barraga has been honored with awards and citations from many organizations: The Employer Alliance for Affordable Health Care's "A" Award; A Program Planned for Life Enrichment and the Fight Against Drug Abuse (APPLE); Ancient Order of Hibernians; Boy Scout Troop 179-West Islip; Child Care Council of Suffolk County; Coalition of Italo-American Associations; Eastern Suffolk BOCES Student Assistance Services; Farm Bureau of New York; FOCUS - For Our Children and Us, Inc.; Long Island Chapter of the American Institute of Architects; Longwood School District Legislative Committee; N.Y.S. Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials; N.Y.S. Congress of Parents and Teachers; Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association; New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms; REFIT; School Administrators Association of N.Y.S.; Senior Citizens of Ronkonkoma; Suffolk County Retired Fire Fighters; Suffolk County Park Rangers PBA; West Islip Youth Development Corps; and the West Islip Little League. Legislator Barraga is the former Ranking Minority Member of the State Assembly Ways and Means Committee. He was a member of the Assembly Standing Committee on Rules. Previously, he served as the Assistant Minority Leader of the State Assembly. Prior to becoming the Assistant Minority Leader in 1999, Assemblyman Barraga served for a decade as the Ranking Minority Member on the Assembly Education Committee. He was also a Commissioner on the N.Y.S. Temporary State Commission on the Distribution of State Aid to Local School Districts, and was honored by Gov. Mario M. Cuomo in recognition of his distinguished service. Back to Top

	Matt Silecchia Amatuer Boxer BA SUNY Albany Sayville Resident Lifelong parishoner of St. Lawrence the Matyr NYS Music Association - Level 4 Rating Top Sales Winner - Worldwide Pharmaceutical company Fighting for better Healthcare for the under-insured Back to Top

	Judge Steve Lotto Elected 1991 and re-Elected 1997 & 2003 with support from the Independence Party Judge. Lotto's 18 years experience on the District Court makes him one of the most experienced and most knowledgeable District Court Judges. Judge Lotto has earned a reputation as a tough, hard working no-nonsense judge. Judge Lotto is known to be a law and order judge, dedicated to protecting the rights of victims as well as defendents. Endorsed by the Suffolk County Police Conference Judge Steven Lotto is proud to serve in the Town of Islip where he has been a resident for over 30 years. Judge Lotto who resides in Sayville with his wife Sharon and two sons ages 16 & 20 is in touch with the needs of our community and is commiitted to the preservation of our values and quality of life. Rated qualified by the Suffolk County Bar Association Judiciary Committee Judge Lotto has proven to be the kind of Judge Independence voters can be proud to have endorsed and helped Re-Elect Back to Top