2020 election guide - licanys.org

2020Election GuideLong Island Contractors’ Association

Political Action Committee

The Voice of Long Island’s Highway & Infrastructure Professionals

U.S. House of Representatives - D1Thomas

Suozzi (D)

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George Devolder-Santos (R)

Jackie Gordon (D)

Andrew Garbarino (R)

Kathleen Rice (D)

Douglas Tuman (R)

Laura Ahearn (D)

AnthonyPalumbo (R)

Christine Pellegrino (D)

Phil Boyle(R)

Monica Martinez (D)

Alexis Weik (R)

Kevin Thomas (D)

Dennis Dunne, Sr. (R)

Anna Kaplan (D)

David Franklin (R)

John E.Brooks (D)

None(R)

Todd Kaminsky (D)

Victoria Johnson (R)

Fred Thiele, Jr. (D)

Heather Collins (R)

Laura Jens-Smith (D)

JodiGiglio (R)

StevenPolgar (D)

Joseph DeStefano (R)

SteveEnglebright (D)

MichaelRoss (R)

Nancy Goroff (D)

Lee Zeldin (R)

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New York StateSenate & Assembly Races for Long Island Districts 4

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Preface

Welcome the 2020 Election Campaign Season!

The Political Action Committee (PAC) of the Long Island Contractors’ Association, Inc. has developed this

guidebook to assist our members and supporters in deciphering which candidates and political races are most

important as we approach Election Day. We hope you find this information useful as you decide who will

receive your vote on November 3rd, as well as any campaign donations you may choose to contribute.

Most of the media attention has been focused on the upcoming Presidential Election. We are inundated

constantly with information, thoughts and views on the Trump/Pence and Biden/Harris tickets. This guidebook

will not add to this onslaught of presidential campaign overload. Instead, we will draw your attention to the 35

more localized races taking place in the Long Island community. This year’s ballot will include 69 candidates

seeking legislative seats to represent us in our federal and state capitols. Long Islanders will vote for candidates

in four U.S. congressional races, nine New York Senate races and 22 New York Assembly races.

Traditionally, one of LICA’s most popular annual events is our Fall legislative breakfast. Due to the COVID-19

pandemic limitations, regrettably, we are unable to hold the event this year. This has always been a wonderful

opportunity for members to personally engage with our elected officials and candidates to get a true sense of

where they stand on issues important to our industry. While we are unable to hold the event this September, as

an alternative, we are providing this guidebook to offer a perspective of candidates’ history and views pertaining

to the heavy construction industry.

The COVID-19 pandemic has also generated political debate regarding voting by mail. Although we will not

weigh in on whether the United States Postal Service has the capacity to adequately handle the anticipated

mailed ballots, we do know that many of these same candidates have not waivered in their confidence of our

postal carriers’ ability to deliver their campaign solicitations to our mailboxes. Before responding to any

donation requests, we strongly recommend you review the information we offer you in this booklet.

Table of Contents

Engagement and Accessibility Page 2

Support True Leadership Page 2

Seniority Page 2

Incumbency Page 2

Open Seats

Influence Page 3

Bad Deeds Should Not Go Unnoticed Page 5

Campaign Contribution Limits Page 5

Detailed Profiles on Specific Political Races Page 5

Race Profiles: U.S. House of Representatives Pages 6-9

Race Profiles: New York Senate Pages 10-18

Race Profiles: New York Assembly Pages 19-40

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Engagement and Accessibility

Who should I support? That is a core question everyone should ask themselves before considering making a

campaign contribution or casting a vote. In the past, the LICA PAC has only contributed to candidates who have

attended and participated in LICA events, demonstrating accessibility to our leadership in order to learn our views

and opinions on matters affecting the infrastructure and transportation issues of Long Island. We suggest you do

the same with your personal and corporate political donations. LICA also strongly recommends that any

contributions you offer, be based on the candidate’s support of the overall industry and the issues it faces.

Support True Leadership

Long Island and its construction industry have been blessed in the past with strong legislative leadership that

always held our issues in the forefront. The powerful former Chairman of the New York State Assembly Ways and

Means Committee, Jerry Kremer, was famously quoted to begin annual state budget deliberations asking, “How

much is in it for Long Island schools and roads?” On the Senate side, we had a string of iconic Transportation

Committee chairmen hailing from Long Island, including John Caemmerer, Norman Levy and Chuck Fuschillo,

who would not come back home without the necessary funds for our roads and rails. They were backed up by

Senate Majority Leaders Ralph Marino, Dean Skelos and John Flanagan.

Sadly, these Long Island legislative giants no longer roam the halls of our state capitol. Today, we have not

realized any legislators willing to take up the mantle and become the infrastructure champion for Long Island. A

void exists and a clear opportunity is present for someone to seize the leadership role. Until that happens, we are

hindered in recommending a specific candidate who has earned industry’s unequivocal support.

Seniority

The historical culture of our federal and state legislature rewards seniority with increased roles in the decision-

making process. Currently, Long Island does not enjoy the gift of long-serving incumbents, thereby stifling the

sway our region holds in Washington and Albany. Of the federal representatives on the ballot come November, the

maximum service on the Hill is three terms, by both Congresswoman Kathleen Rice and Congressman Lee Zeldin.

In Albany, serving as a minority member, Senator Phil Boyle has four Senate terms under his belt, while the

majority member, Senator Todd Kaminsky, leads his side of the aisle in leadership with only four years. On the

Assembly side, only four majority members have served more than five terms, Assemblymen Englebright, Lavine,

Ramos, and Thiele. Of all these leaders, only Englebright chairs a committee (Environmental Conservation) that

directly addresses our industry’s issues. We share these facts with you so that you are clear when an official tries to

persuade you of their perceived influence in the capitol.

Incumbency

Since incumbents have identifiable voting records and history interacting with leaders of our industry, LICA

traditionally has supported the re-election of most current officeholders. However, there have been exceptions

based on the challenger’s passion, understanding and support of our agenda. During the last state election, LICA

supported the campaign of Jim Gaughran, then the chairman of the Suffolk County Water Authority and former

Suffolk County Legislator, over a sitting State Senator. That decision proved beneficial with the successful

election. Senator Gaughran graciously acts as LICA’s “go-to” legislator for information and feedback. Although

incumbency provides an edge, we suggest you also consider any advantages a fresh legislator may provide.

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Open Seats

Long Island’s deficiency in seniority within our legislatures is bound to increase. Due to retirements and some

officials seeking different offices, nearly 23% of our legislative races will have no incumbent this year. The open

seats will result in sending eight freshmen to office in January.

Following popular Congressman Peter King’s announcement to retire at the end of this year, two sitting

Assemblymen, Andrew Garbarino and Mike LiPetri, gave up their seats to primary against each other to become

the Republican candidate to succeed King (Garbarino bested LiPetri in the race). Another Assemblyman, Anthony

Palumbo, is vacating his seat to run for the Senate seat now held by retiring Senator Ken LaValle. Assemblyman

Tony D’Urso is also retiring at the end of this session. Finally, two existing vacancies which will be filled on

Election Day, were created when former Assemblyman Andrew Raia was elected Huntington Town Clerk and

Senate Minority Leader John Flanagan resigned to accept a position in the private industry. LICA recommends

responsible scrutiny of candidates in open seats, as they will represent the future.

Influence

Every candidate will tell you why they should be elected. They will espouse the influence they will bring to the

table and how they will accomplish your mutual goals. While all these pledges may be made with ultimate

sincerity, LICA has formulated a checklist to assess which state incumbents are positioned to exert the most

influence on our industry’s behalf.

In our analysis, we make note if they:

1) are a member of the legislative house’s majority (Democrat in both state houses)

2) serve on or chair an industry-related committee (Corporations, Authorities & Commissions, Environmental

Conservation, Finance, Labor, Rules, Transportation, Ways & Means)

3) hold a legislative leadership position.

This list only indicates what their influential capabilities may be, not necessarily how they perform. But it is a

helpful tool. Following is our list of state incumbents with related notes:

New York Senate – District 3 – MONICA MARTINEZ • Majority Party Member • Member, Labor • Member, Rules • Assistant Majority Leader, Intergovernmental Affairs New York Senate – District 4 – PHIL BOYLE • Ranking Member, Corporations • Ranking Member, Environmental Conservation New York Senate – District 5 – JAMES GAUGHRAN • Majority Party Member New York Senate – District 6 – KEVIN THOMAS • Majority Party Member • Member, Finance New York Senate – District 7 – ANNA KAPLAN • Majority Party Member • Member, Transportation New York Senate – District 8 – JOHN BROOKS • Majority Party Member New York Senate – District 9 – TODD KAMINSKY • Majority Party Member • Chair, Environmental Conservation • Member, Transportation

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New York Assembly – District 1 – FRED W. THIELE, JR. • Majority Party Member • Member, Environmental Conservation • Member, Rules • Member, Transportation

New York Assembly – District 3 – JOSEPH DeSTEFANO • Member, Labor • Member, Transportation

New York Assembly – District 4 – STEVE ENGLEBRIGHT • Majority Party Member • Chair, Environmental Conservation • Member, Rules

New York Assembly – District 5 – DOUG SMITH

New York Assembly – District 6 – PHIL RAMOS • Majority Party Member • Member, Ways and Means • Deputy Majority Leader

New York Assembly – District 8 – MICHAEL FITZPATRICK • Member, Ways and Means • Vice Chair, Minority Program Committee

New York Assembly – District 10 – STEVE STERN • Majority Party Member

New York Assembly – District 11 – KIMBERLY JEAN-PIERRE • Majority Party Member • Member, Corporations

New York Assembly – District 13 – CHARLES LAVINE • Majority Party Member • Member, Rules

New York Assembly – District 14 – DAVID McDONOUGH • Ranking Member, Transportation • Chair, Minority Joint Conference Committee

New York Assembly – District 15 – MICHAEL MONTESANO • Member, Ways and Means • Deputy Minority Whip

New York Assembly – District 17 – JOHN MIKULIN

New York Assembly – District 18 – TAYLOR DARLING • Majority Party Member • Member, Transportation

New York Assembly – District 19 – EDWARD RA • Ranking Member, Ways and Means

New York Assembly – District 20 – MELISSA MILLER • Member, Environmental Conservation

New York Assembly – District 21 – JUDY GRIFFIN • Majority Party Member • Member, Environmental Conservation

New York Assembly – District 22 – MICHAELLE SOLAGES • Majority Party Member

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Bad Deeds Should Not Go Unnoticed

Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch once said, “If you agree with me on 9 out of 12 issues, vote for me. If

you agree with me on 12 out of 12 issues, see a psychiatrist.” Sharing that sentiment, LICA does not expect every

elected official to support our positions 100%. However, we contend that we deserve the respect and consideration

to be heard on matters that seriously impact our industry. If our views and input are outright ignored or rejected,

LICA cannot consciously support the officials who intentionally slight our industry.

During the current state legislative session, a bill (A.10001 Thiele/S.3026 Kaminsky) passed both houses which

could cause irreparable harm to not only Long Island’s historic sand mining industry, but the entire downstate

construction industry and organized labor community. Prior to the bill’s passage, LICA met with both

Environmental Committee chairs (11/6/19) and the Assembly lead sponsor (3/12/20) to voice our concerns with

the legislation. We also set up a legislative briefing and sand mine tour (12/16/19) to educate the officials about

potential consequences of the bill. None of the bill sponsors accepted the invitation. In addition to rejecting our

invitation and ignoring our concerns, they failed to consider any bill amendments or hold any public hearings or

forums on the legislation before advancing the bill for approval.

For this reason, the LICA PAC will not approve any campaign contributions to the bill sponsors this election

season. We recommend our members and supporters do likewise, and not respond to any financial solicitations

from the bill’s prime sponsors or co-sponsors: Senator Todd Kaminsky or Assembly Members Joseph

DeStefano, Steve Englebright, Michael Fitzpatrick, Judy Griffin, Charles Lavine, David McDonough,

John Mikulin, Anthony Palumbo, Edward Ra, Douglas Smith, Steve Stern, and Fred Thiele, Jr.

Campaign Contribution Limits

Should you wish to make a generous contribution to any candidates of your choice, please be aware that there are

campaign contribution limits:

• Congressional candidates: Individual donation limit of $2,800 per election cycle

(Note: Corporate contributions are prohibited for federal elections)

• New York State Senate general election limit is $11,800 per election cycle

• New York State Assembly general election limit is $4,700 per election cycle

• Corporations and LLCs/PLLCs may contribute up to $5,000 TOTAL in a calendar year

(Note: $5,000 is the maximum total for ALL contributions – not per candidate or per race)

If you have any concerns, we recommend you contact the Board of Elections before contributing to assure you are

within the legal requirements.

Detailed Profiles on Specific Political Races

For your convenience, we have also provided key information for each of the 35 legislative races taking place

on Long Island this year. In each district, we offer comparative information on the two major-party candidates

(information regarding minor party candidates, including voting history & voter enrollment is excluded). We also

provide contact information for each candidate, their respective fundraising account balances, the district’s voter

enrollment and the past voting history for previous elections in each district. Record of recent LICA PAC

contributions (since 2018) is noted for each candidate as well. Lastly, we have included LICA commentary to

help you reach a conclusion on who may be the best choice in each race.

We hope you appreciate the abundance of information provided herein, to ensure your participation in the

democratic process is done with objective knowledge and facts. Most importantly, regardless of how you decide

to vote, we urge everyone to exercise their right to do so, by voting on November 3rd.

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Race: U.S. House of Representatives – 1st District

Geographic Location: It includes most of central and eastern Suffolk County, including most of the Town of

Smithtown, as well as the entirety of the Towns of Brookhaven, Riverhead, Southold, Southampton, East

Hampton, and Shelter Island.

2020 Candidates:

Democrat Republican

Nancy Goroff Lee Zeldin (incumbent since 2015)

Goroff for Congress Zeldin for Congress

P.O. Box 215 P.O. Box 610

East Setauket, NY 11733 Shirley, NY 11967

https://www.goroffforcongress.com https://zeldinforcongress.com

7/15/20 Campaign Cash on Hand: $324,450.97 7/15/20 Campaign Cash on Hand: $2,664,057.53

7/15/20 Campaign Debts Owed: $1,150,000.00 7/15/20 Campaign Debts Owed: $0.00

Past LICA PAC Contribution: None (Prohibited) Past LICA PAC Contribution: None (Prohibited)

District Voter Enrollment (Active):

Democrats Republicans Unaffiliated Total

153,006 158,321 130,512 479,467

District Voting History:

2018 - N.Y. State Governor (district results only):

Democrat – Andrew M. Cuomo (incumbent) Republican – Marc Molinaro

132,135 (49.1%) 131,023 (48.6%)

2018 – U.S. House of Representatives:

Democrat - Perry Gershon Republican – Lee Zeldin (incumbent)

127,991 (47.4%) 139,027 (51.5%)

2016 – U.S. President/Vice President (district results only):

Democrats – Hillary Clinton/Tim Kaine Republicans - Donald Trump/Mike Pence

141,900 (41.5%) 183,233 (53.6%)


Democrat – Anna Throne-Holst Republican – Lee Zeldin (incumbent)

135,278 (39.6 %) 188,499 (55.2%)

LICA Commentary:

Congressman Lee Zeldin has represented this district since defeating incumbent Tim Bishop in the 2014 election.

He previously served in the New York State Senate as a member of the Senate Transportation Committee, where

he spearheaded the effort to repeal the MTA Payroll Tax. In Congress, he initially served as a member of the

House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. Zeldin was dogged in securing federal dollars to support the

planned Hospital Road replacement project. His challenger, Nancy Goroff, is a first-time candidate. A professor

and the chair of the Chemistry Department at SUNY Stony Brook, she won a five-way primary in June to

challenge Zeldin. She is pushing for national economic stimulus money for infrastructure, particularly green

projects to fight climate change.

https://www.goroffforcongress.com/

https://zeldinforcongress.com/

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Race: U.S. House of Representatives – 2nd District, NY

Geographic Location: It includes southern portions of Nassau and Suffolk Counties located in the Towns of

Hempstead, Oyster Bay, Babylon, and Islip.

2020 Candidates:

Democrat, Working Families, Independence Republican, Conservative, Libertarian, Serve America Movement

Jackie Gordon Andrew Garbarino Jackie Gordon for Congress Garbarino for Congress


Copiague, NY 11726 Bayport, NY 11705

https://jackiegordonforcongress.com https://www.garbarinoforny.com

7/15/20 Campaign Cash on Hand: $1,130,704.53 7/15/20 Campaign Cash on Hand: $104,100.87

7/15/20 Campaign Debts Owed: $0.00 7/15/20 Campaign Debts Owed: $50,000.00




164,059 151,993 118,382 463,412




121,859 (50.6%) 113,904 (47.3%)


Democrat - Liuba Grechen Shirley Republican – Peter King (incumbent)

113,074 (46.9%) 128,078 (53.1%)



137,680 (43.4%) 165,908 (52.2%)

Republican – Peter King (incumbent)


Democrat – DuWayne Gregory

110,938 (34.9%) 181,506 (57.2%)

LICA Commentary:

Assemblyman Andrew Garbarino and former Babylon Town Councilwoman Jackie Gordon are battling to succeed

retiring Peter King in one of the nation’s most closely watched open races. Both candidates lean toward the centrist

side of their respective party platforms. Gordon, a decorated war veteran, served on the Babylon Town Board for

twelve years, a municipality that has responsibly invested in its highway infrastructure. Garbarino, a state

assemblyman since 2013, has supported improvements to the Oakdale Merge, joining LICA at a press conference

earlier this year. He wants funding included in congress’s next comprehensive plan to include this as well as other

major Long Island infrastructure needs. Gordon has not shared with LICA her vision regarding infrastructure

should she be elected to Congress.

https://jackiegordonforcongress.com/

https://www.garbarinoforny.com/

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Race: U.S. House of Representatives – 3rd District, NY

Geographic Location: It includes most of the north shore of Long Island. It expands from northwestern Suffolk

County, across northern Nassau County and into far northeastern Queens.

2020 Candidates:

Democrat, Independence Republican, Conservative

Thomas Suozzi (incumbent since 2017) George A. Devolder-Santos

Suozzi for Congress Devolder-Santos for Congress

P.O. Box 669 47 Flintlock Dr

Glen Cove, NY 11542 Shirley, NY 11967

https://suozziforcongress.com https://georgeforny.com

7/15/20 Campaign Cash on Hand: $1,925,072.87 7/15/20 Campaign Cash on Hand: $73,355.64

7/15/20 Campaign Debts Owed: $30,379.20 7/15/20 Campaign Debts Owed: $81,250.00




193,872 143,639 131,541 495,984




151,016 (56.6%) 110,431 (41.4%)


Democrat – Thomas Suozzi (incumbent) Republican - Dan P. DeBono

157,456 (59.0%) 109,514 (41.0%)


Democrats – Hillary Clinton/Tim Kaine

178,288 (52.0%)

Republicans - Donald Trump/Mike Pence

156,942 (45.0%)


Democrat – Thomas Suozzi

171,775 (48.9%)

Republican – Jack Martins

152,304 (43.4%)

LICA Commentary:

Congressman Tom Suozzi, a former mayor of the City of Glen Cove and past Nassau County Executive, has a

long working relationship with LICA. Since joining Congress, he has positioned himself as a non-partisan voice,

serving as co-chair of the Congress Problem-Solvers Caucus. A member of the powerful House Ways & Means

Committee, if re-elected, his participation in crafting the next transportation capital program will be essential for

our region. His challenger, George A. Devolder-Santos, has not shared his views with LICA regarding

infrastructure or construction issues.

https://suozziforcongress.com/

https://georgeforny.com/

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Race: U.S. House of Representatives – 4th District, NY

Geographic Location: It includes central and southern Nassau County.

2020 Candidates:

Democrat Republican, Conservative

Kathleen Rice (incumbent since 2015) Douglas L. Tuman

Kathleen Rice for Congress Elect Tuman

P.O. Box 744 136 Victoria Pl

Mineola, NY 11501 Melville, NY 11747

https://www.kathleenrice.com https://www.douglastuman.com

7/15/20 Campaign Cash on Hand: $287,255.68 7/15/20 Campaign Cash on Hand: $14,968.80

7/15/20 Campaign Debts Owed: $0.00 7/15/20 Campaign Debts Owed: $0.00




209,182 153,891 116,998 504,182




151,693 (58.4%) 103,210 (39.8%)


Democrat – Kathleen Rice (incumbent) Republican – Ameer N. Benno

159,535 (61.3%) 100,571 (38.7%)



179,845 (52.4%) 147,469 (43.0%)

Republican – David Gurfein 2016 – U.S. House of Representatives:

Democrat – Kathleen Rice (incumbent)

186,423 (54.3%) 126,438 (36.8%)

LICA Commentary:

Congresswoman Kathleen Rice was actively engaged with LICA when she previously served as the Nassau

County District Attorney, focusing on our labor enforcement issues. Since entering Congress, she still considers

prevailing wage issues for the labor movement to be a priority. Rice recently took up the effort to coordinate our

legislative delegation’s advocacy to extend federal funding expenditure deadlines for federal disaster relief grant

programs so we can implement the Suffolk County sewer expansion projects. Her challenger, Douglas Tuman, is

an attorney and professional engineer. Tuman has served the last 3.5 years as the Commissioner of Engineering at

the Town of Hempstead, managing a $30M+ capital construction program and the New York Storm Recovery

effort in that municipality, clearly demonstrating his knowledge and commitment towards our industry. He cites

the importance of the Bay Park Conveyance project as a priority.

https://www.kathleenrice.com/

https://www.douglastuman.com/

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Race: New York Senate – 1st District

Geographic Location: It covers the eastern end of Suffolk County on Long Island, including the Towns of East

Hampton, Southold, Shelter Island, Southampton, and Riverhead, as well as some eastern parts of the Town of

Brookhaven.

2020 Candidates:


Laura A. Ahearn Anthony Palumbo Laura Ahearn for Senate Palumbo for Senate


Port Jefferson, NY 11777 Peconic, NY 11958

https://www.ahearnforstatesenate.com https://palumboforsenate.com

7/15/20 Campaign Filing Balance: $7,450.34 7/15/20 Campaign Filing Balance: $25,123.78

Past LICA PAC Contribution: None Past LICA PAC Contribution: None



70,546 70,610 59,127 217,785




64,722 (51.1%) 59,218 (46.7%)

2018 – New York State Senate:

Democrat - Gregory-John Fischer

53,790 (43.1%)

Republican – Kenneth P. LaValle (incumbent)

71,017 (56.9%)



68,094 (43.6%) 80,347 (51.5%)


Democrat – Gregory-John Fischer

47,813 (33.5%)

Republican – Kenneth P. LaValle (incumbent)

94,756 (66.5%)

LICA Commentary:

Assemblyman Anthony Palumbo decided to vacate his Assembly seat, which he has held since 2013, to run as a

candidate to succeed retiring Senator Ken LaValle. He will face first-time candidate Laura Ahearn who

successfully battled a five-way primary to be the Democratic choice this November. Palumbo supports the $60M

Innovation and Discovery Center at Stony Brook University’s Research and Development Park and the $5 Million

Enterprise Park at Calverton (EPCAL) project. Ahearn lists among her project priorities the continuation of Route

347, fixing the Oakdale Merge and expanding the Sagtikos Parkway capacity.

https://www.ahearnforstatesenate.com/

https://palumboforsenate.com/

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Race: New York Senate – 2nd District

Geographic Location: It covers north central Suffolk County on Long Island, including the Town of Smithtown,

as well as portions of the Towns of Brookhaven and Huntington.

2020 Candidates:

Democrat Republican, Conservative, Independence

Mike Siderakis Mario Mattera Friends of Mike Siderakis Friends of Mario Mattera

9 Louis Place P.O. Box 2

Nesconset, NY 11767 Saint James, NY 11780

https://www.siderakisforsenate.com https://mariomattera2020.com





68,977 73,716 58,397 216,508




58,704 (48.2%) 60,324 (49.5%)


Democrat - Kathleen Bradbury Cleary Republican – John J. Flanagan (incumbent)

54,152 (45.0%) 66,054 (55.0%)



65,331 (41.3%) 85,417 (54.0%)


Democrat - Peter N. Magistrale Republican – John J. Flanagan (incumbent)

47,623 (33.0%) 91,172 (63.2%)

LICA Commentary:

Mario Mattera, a union leader at Plumbers Local 200 and a Commissioner of the Suffolk County Water Authority,

has a long-time working relationship with LICA. Active with the Nassau/Suffolk Building Trades, he has publicly

supported many of our projects, including participating in LICA press conferences to advocate the resumption of

the Route 347 project. He is passionate about seeking funding to provide sewers in the St. James, Smithtown and

King Parks communities for economic development. Mattera will face Mike Siderakis, who dedicated a 28-year

career protecting our community as a New York State Trooper. Siderakis has not yet shared his positions

regarding our industry with LICA.

https://www.siderakisforsenate.com/

https://mariomattera2020.com/

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Race: New York Senate – 3rd District

Geographic Location: It covers much of south-central Suffolk County on Long Island, including portions of the

Towns of Brookhaven and Islip.

2020 Candidates:


Monica Martinez (incumbent since 2019) Alexis Weik

Friends of Monica Martinez Alexis Weik for Senate

1461 Lakeland Ave., Suite 3 P.O. Box 101

Bohemia, NY 11716 Bayport, NY 11705

https://monicaforsenate.com http://alexisweik.com





66,836 54,849 49,612 184,698




50,032 (52.1%) 43,670 (45.5%)


Democrat - Monica R. Martinez Republican – Dean Murray

49,160 (51.6%) 46,164 (48.4%)



56,243 (44.8%) 63,663 (50.7%)


Democrat – John M. De Vito, Jr. Republican – Thomas D. Croci (incumbent)

46,108 (40.7%) 65,713 (58.1%)

LICA Commentary:

Freshman Senator Monica Martinez has been a tenacious advocate in advancing improvements to the Oakdale

Merge. This item has been a priority of her legislative agenda since taking office. While previously serving as a

Suffolk County Legislator, Martinez secured $200,000 for a Sewer Feasibility Study for Downtown Central Islip.

Islip Receiver of Taxes, Alexis Weik, is also a supporter of Oakdale Merge improvements and has served three

consecutive terms in office. Both candidates have participated in LICA advocacy programs.

https://monicaforsenate.com/

http://alexisweik.com/

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Race: New York Senate – 4th District

Geographic Location: It is in southwestern Suffolk County on Long Island, including portions of the Towns of

Babylon and Islip.

2020 Candidates:

Democrat, Working Families Republican, Conservative, Independence

Christine Pellegrino Phil Boyle (incumbent since 2013)

Christine for New York Boyle for Senate

1953 Jackson Avenue P.O. Box 101

West Islip, NY 11795 Bayport, NY 11705 http://www.christinepellegrino.com https://nysenaterepublicans.com/our-team/senator-phil-boyle





72,002 61,364 52,898 199,688




53,240 (51.5%) 47,914 (46.3%)


Democrat - Louis D'Amaro Republican – Phil Boyle (incumbent)

49,131 (48.2%) 52,767 (51.8%)



60,221 (43.8%) 71,227 (51.8%)


Democrat – John R. Alberts Republican – Phil Boyle (incumbent)

45,232 (37.2%) 76,411 (62.8%)

LICA Commentary:

Senator Phil Boyle, now becoming the senior member of the Long Island Senate delegation, certainly knows his

way around the legislative halls of Albany, serving there since first being elected to the State Assembly in 1994.

Known for his calm demeanor and bi-partisan approach, Boyle has a reputation for quietly accomplishing many of

his legislative goals. He has been a primary fighter in the Oakdale Merge effort and a proponent of funding for

sewers and other environmentally sensitive projects for our community. He is being challenged by former

Assemblywoman Christine Pellegrino, who served briefly after winning a surprise upset special election victory in

2017. She lists Oakdale Merge, Sunrise Highway and the Robert Moses bridge as potential projects she would

support.

http://www.christinepellegrino.com/

https://nysenaterepublicans.com/our-team/senator-phil-boyle

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Geographic Location: It covers much of Long Island's north shore in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, including

northern portions of the Towns of Huntington and Oyster Bay, as well as the City of Glen Cove.

2020 Candidates:

Democrat, Serve America Movement Republican, Conservative, Independence, Libertarian

James F. Gaughran (incumbent since 2019) Edmund J. Smyth

Gaughran 2020 Ed Smyth 2020

62 Pinebrook Place P.O. Box 65

Bay Shore, NY 11706 Huntington, NY 11743

https://gaughran2020.com https://edsmyth2020.com


Past LICA PAC Contribution: Yes – 2019 Past LICA PAC Contribution: None



79,311 69,309 59,312 221,512




68,136 (54.9%) 53,537 (43.1%)


Democrat - James F. Gaughran Republican – Carl L. Marcellino (incumbent)

68,027 (54.9%) 55,825 (45.1%)



78,703 (42.3%) 73,959 (39.7%)


Democrat - James F. Gaughran Republican – Carl L. Marcellino (incumbent)

72,265 (49.4%) 74,026 (50.6%)

LICA Commentary:

LICA’s 2018 PAC honoree, Jim Gaughran, successfully won his second successive race against an incumbent

State Senator that November. Since taking office the following January, Senator Gaughran has remained accessible

and responsive to the issues and concerns of our industry. The former chair of the Suffolk County Water Authority

and Suffolk County Legislator now concentrates his attention on calling for additional electrification of branches

of the Long Island Rail Road, upgrading our sewer systems to protect our water quality and considering the

expansion of the Northern State Parkway. Huntington Councilman Ed Smyth, a former United States Marine Corps

staff sergeant and a small business owner, wants to return this Senate seat to the Republican side of the aisle and he

is expected to provide a vigorous challenge. Smyth, to date, has not provided his views regarding issues facing our

industry in the state capitol.

https://gaughran2020.com/

https://edsmyth2020.com/

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Geographic Location: It is in central Nassau County on Long Island. It is centered around the Town of

Hempstead and the hamlet of Levittown and stretches into southern portions of the Town of Oyster Bay.

2020 Candidates:


Kevin M. Thomas (incumbent since 2019) Dennis Dunne, Sr.

Friends of Kevin Thomas for Senate Dunne2020

410 Jericho Turnpike, Ste 200 P.O Box 238

Jericho, NY 11753 Garden City, NY 11530

https://senatorthomas.com https://www.facebook.com/Dunne2020





83,294 70,615 50,072 214,989




59,812 (55.0%) 46,983 (43.2%)


Democrat - Kevin M. Thomas Republican – Kemp Hannon (incumbent)

55,204 (50.8%) 53,396 (49.2%)



71,883 (49.2%) 67,935 (46.5%)


Democrat – Ryan E. Cronin Republican – Kemp Hannon (incumbent)

61,525 (46.2%) 71,623 (53.8%)

LICA Commentary:

Hempstead Town Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sr., an original member of the Nassau County Legislature when it

was formed in 1995, is a popular, well-known community figure. He is expected to give freshman Senator Kevin

Thomas a competitive race. Thomas, who singles out the Grumman plume and the continuation of the LIRR Third

Track on time and on budget as his priorities, will have to effectively articulate his accomplishments to stave off

the challenge of a long-time public official whose history includes years of service on the Nassau County

Legislative Public Works Committee, increasing Hempstead’s capital budget expenditures and support of the

Belmont and Nassau Hub projects.

https://senatorthomas.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Dunne2020/

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Geographic Location: It covers northwestern Nassau County on Long Island. It is based in the Town of North

Hempstead, but also reaches into small areas of the Towns of Hempstead and Oyster Bay.

2020 Candidates:

Democrat, Working Families, Independence,

Serve America Movement Republican, Conservative

Anna M. Kaplan (incumbent since 2019) David C. Franklin

Anna Kaplan for NY State Senate Friends of Dave Franklin

151 Linden Road 334-76 Street

Mineola, NY 11501 Brooklyn, NY 11209

https://annafornysenate.com https://www.franklinforsenate.com





89,921 60,632 58,153 219,095




67,360 (59.8%) 43,317 (38.5%)


Democrat - Anna M. Kaplan Republican – Elaine R. Phillips (incumbent)

62,677 (55.1%) 51,075 (44.9%)



80,261 (54.0%) 61,566 (41.5%)


Democrat – Adam M. Haber Republican - Elaine R. Phillips

66,604 (48.8%) 69,881 (51.2%)

LICA Commentary:

Senator Anna Kaplan has quickly proven to be an effective and reliable member of the Senate’s Transportation

Committee. A careful watchdog of the Belmont Raceway development and the LIRR Third Track Expansion

project, she brings comfort to both the community she represents and the workers on those sites, knowing these

projects will be performed effectively and safely. Infuriated that LICA was compelled to conduct an independent

pavement condition report, she introduced legislation requiring the NYS Department of Transportation to prepare

and submit to the legislature, certain highway pavement and bridge condition reports annually. Her opponent,

David Franklin, a former Police Commissioner in Port Washington, wants to fund antiquated infrastructure on

Long Island and in New York City.

https://annafornysenate.com/

https://www.franklinforsenate.com/

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Geographic Location: It straddles the south shore of Long Island in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, including

portions of the Towns of Babylon, Oyster Bay, and Hempstead.

2020 Candidates:

Democrat, Working Families, Independence Republican

John E. Brooks (incumbent since 2017) (None)

Friends of John Brooks

P.O. Box 7187

Garden City, NY 11530

https://brooksforny.com

7/15/20 Campaign Filing Balance: $136,614.52

Past LICA PAC Contribution: Yes – 2019



86,436 71,997 52,714 222,321




65,236 (55.9%) 49,318 (42.3%)


Democrat - John E. Brooks (incumbent) Republican – Jeffrey P. Pravato

63,679 (54.8%) 52,488 (45.2%)



74,013 (49.0%) 69,918 (46.3%)


Democrat - John E. Brooks Republican – Michael Venditto (incumbent)

68,599 (50.1%) 68,285 (49.9%)

LICA Commentary:

Senator John Brooks is running unopposed.

https://brooksforny.com/

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Geographic Location: It is located almost entirely within the Town of Hempstead in southwestern Nassau County

on Long Island. It also includes the City of Long Beach.

2020 Candidates:


Todd D. Kaminsky (incumbent since 2016) Victoria M. Johnson

Kaminsky for New York Victoria Johnson for Senate

100 Merrick Road Suite 320E P.O. Box 649

Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Rockville Centre, NY 11570

https://toddkaminsky.com https://www.victoriajohnson4senate.com

7/15/20 Campaign Filing Balance: $1,504,335.62 7/15/20 Campaign Filing Balance: $7,000.81




96,366 69,820 51,401 228,583




69,006 (58.3%) 47,287 (39.9%)


Democrat - Todd D. Kaminsky (incumbent) Republican – Francis X. Becker, Jr.

73,412 (61.8%) 45,417 (38.2%)



81,356 (51.8%) 68,563 (43.6%)


Democrat - Todd D. Kaminsky (incumbent) Republican – Christopher T. McGrath

75,739 (51.7%) 69,217 (47.2%)

LICA Commentary:

Senator Todd Kaminsky, a former federal prosecutor and State Assemblyman, now serves as the Chairman of the

Senate Committee on Environmental Conservation. His tenacity convinced Governor Cuomo to accelerate the

recently completed Nassau Expressway project, and he now has his eyes set on securing funding to replace the

draw bridges on Loop Parkway. Kaminsky, however, has sponsored legislation detrimental to our industry with the

anti-sand mining bill. He will face Victoria Johnson, a former New York State Assembly aide, as his Republican

challenger. Johnson lists her priorities as the Belmont Raceway, LIRR Third Track and the Nassau Hub projects.

https://toddkaminsky.com/

https://www.victoriajohnson4senate.com/

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Race: New York Assembly – 1st District

Geographic Location: It covers the south fork of Long Island, which includes the Towns of East Hampton,

Shelter Island, Southampton and part of the southeastern portion of the Town of Brookhaven.

2020 Candidates:


Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (incumbent since 1995) Heather Collins

Citizens for Fred Thiele

860 Montauk Highway, Mailbox 8 125 Lewis Road, P.O. 850

Water Mill, NY 11976 East Quogue, NY 11942

https://www.facebook.com/assemblymanfredthiele No record of committee website

7/15/20 Campaign Filing Balance: $8,149.99 7/15/20 Campaign Filing Balance: None




31,757 26,539 24,456 89,886




29,157 (55.6%) 22,170 (42.3%)

2018 – New York State Assembly:

Democrat - Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (incumbent) Republican – Patrick M. O'Connor

31,961 (61.6%) 19,953 (38.4%)



30,429 (47.9%) 29,931 (47.1%)


Democrat - Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (incumbent) Republican – Heather C. Collins

35,246 (62.4%) 21,280 (37.6%)

LICA Commentary:

Assemblyman Fred Thiele, a former Southampton Town Supervisor and Suffolk County Legislator, has represented his community in Albany for the past 25 years. He serves on three important committees –

Environmental Conservation, Rules and Transportation – that address major concerns of our industry. Though we

are at odds with the Assemblyman regarding his sponsored anti-sand mining legislation, Thiele is respected for his

integrity and his vociferous support of the Peconic Region. His challenger, Heather Collins, is facing him on the

ballot for the second time, initially in 2016, and it appears she is not actively campaigning once again.

https://www.facebook.com/assemblymanfredthiele/

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Race: New York Assembly – 2nd District

Geographic Location: It covers the north fork of Long Island, which includes the Towns of Riverhead and

Southold, and the northeastern portion of the Town of Brookhaven.

2020 Candidates:


Laura M. Jens-Smith Jodi Giglio Friends of Laura Jens-Smith Friends of Jodi Giglio


Laurel, NY 11948 Wading River, NY 11792

https://lauraforassembly.com https://www.jodiforny.com





25,379 32,881 24,734 90,662




24,442 (45.44%) 28,177 (52.38%)


Democrat - Rona Smith Republican – Anthony H. Palumbo (incumbent)

21,533 (40.8%) 31,242 (59.2%)



25,228 (38.0%) 37,899 (57.1%)


Democrat – Michael L. Conroy Republican – Anthony H. Palumbo (incumbent)

19,575 (33.0%) 39,795 (67.0%)

LICA Commentary:

Riverhead Councilwoman Jodi Giglio, owner of a certified women-owned business in our industry and a member

of Operating Engineers Local 138, has been elected to office five times. She will face former one-term Riverhead

Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith, who lost her re-election bid last November. Giglio wants to focus her energies on

sewer and water projects to enhance water quality as well as the improvement of our roads, bridges, and drainage

systems. Jens-Smith wants to continue her efforts to support development on the former Grumman site, known as

EPCAL, the largest undeveloped commercial site on Long Island.

https://lauraforassembly.com/

https://www.jodiforny.com/

~ 21 ~

Race: New York Assembly – 3rd District

Geographic Location: It covers most of the central portion of the Town of Brookhaven and part of its south shore.

2020 Candidates:


Steve Polgar Joseph DeStefano (incumbent since 2019)

Friends of Steve Polgar Friends of Joe DeStefano

14 Scott Ave. 206 Peekskill Avenue

Selden, NY 11784 Medford, NY 11763

https://stevepolgar.com http://votejoedestefano.com

7/15/20 Campaign Filing Balance: $806.19 7/15/20 Campaign Filing Balance: $12,949.53




26,090 24,116 24,116 78,310




19,928 (49.7%) 19,174 (47.8%)


Democrat - Clyde E. Parker Republican – Joseph P. DeStefano

17,822 (46.0%) 20,916 (54.0%)



21,764 (41.3%) 28,492 (54.1%)


Democrat – Gregory D. Schoen Republican – Dean Murray (incumbent)

17,404 (37.4%) 29,087 (62.6%)

LICA Commentary:

Freshman Assemblyman Joe DeStefano, one of the Republican’s staunchest union supporters, has intentionally

engaged with LICA on various issues and concerns to familiarize himself with labor and transportation matters in

our region. He has been a very attentive member of the Assembly Transportation Committee, where he has been

highly supportive of LICA’s recently released drainage study. His challenger, Steve Polgar, is an advocate for

clean water and climate change. His transit position calls for a bus stop within a five-minute walk of every Long

Islander with free bus service.

https://stevepolgar.com/

http://votejoedestefano.com/

~ 22 ~

Race: New York Assembly – 4th District

Geographic Location: It covers the northwestern portion of the Town of Brookhaven.

2020 Candidates:

Democrat, Working Families, Independence Republican, Conservative

Steve Englebright (incumbent since 1992) Michael Ross Friends of Steve Englebright Friends of Michael Ross

146 Main Street 23 Aspen St.

Setauket, NY 11733 Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776 www.facebook.com/AssemblymanSteveEnglebright facebook.com/Michael-S-Ross-for-New-York-State-Assembly

7/15/20 Campaign Filing Balance: $57,891.37 7/15/20 Campaign Filing Balance: $434.65




30,860 25,077 23,004 84,732




25,303 (54.2%) 20,158 (43.2%)


Democrat - Steve Englebright (incumbent) Republican – Christian W. Kalinowski

27,733 (60.6%) 18,019 (39.4%)



28,608 (47.7%) 28,354 (47.3%)


Democrat - Steve Englebright (incumbent) Republican – Steven Weissbard

31,941 (59.2%) 21,994 (40.8%)

LICA Commentary:

Assemblyman Steve Englebright is the senior member of the Long Island legislative delegation. As chairman of

the Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee, he has been instrumental in passing clean water initiatives

that benefit water and sewer programs. He has participated in many LICA advocacy efforts, including support for

funding to complete the Route 347 reconstruction project. Englebright’s challenger, Michael Ross, an attorney in

private practice located in Patchogue, has not offered LICA any positions on his campaign’s platform.

http://www.facebook.com/AssemblymanSteveEnglebright

https://www.facebook.com/Michael-S-Ross-for-New-York-State-Assembly-105740734546278

~ 23 ~


Geographic Location: It straddles the border of the Towns of Brookhaven and Islip.

2020 Candidates:


Alfred Ianacci Douglas M. Smith (incumbent since 2018)

Friends of A Ianacci Friends of Doug Smith

500 Horseblock Road, Suite #300 148 South Fairview Avenue

Farmingville, NY 11738 Bayport, NY 11705

https://www.facebook.com/fredfornewyork https://www.smithforny.com

7/15/20 Campaign Filing Balance: None 7/15/20 Campaign Filing Balance: $14,959.46

Past LICA PAC Contribution: None Past LICA PAC Contribution: Yes – 2019



25,343 28,720 22,828 83,121




19,461 (44.1%) 23,614 (53.5%)


Democrat - Timothy L. Hall Republican – Douglas M. Smith

17,668 (41.3%) 25,075 (58.7%)



21,414 (35.9%) 35,571 (59.7%)


Democrat – Deborah L. Slinkosky Republican – Alfred C. Graf (incumbent)

18,313 (34.9%) 33,384 (63.6%)

LICA Commentary:

Assemblyman Doug Smith was the Chief of Staff to Assemblyman Al Graf before he succeeded him, after his boss

became a judge. Since obtaining elective office, he has decided to publicly oppose the sand mining industry, a

significant segment of the region’s construction and organized labor markets. His challenger, Al Ianacci, a local

entrepreneur and community leader, is campaigning, claiming he will fight for more road and infrastructure

funding.

https://www.facebook.com/fredfornewyork

https://www.smithforny.com/

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Geographic Location: It includes most of the north-central portions of the Town of Islip.

2020 Candidates:


Phil Ramos (incumbent since 2003) Ryan Skelly

Committee to Elect Philip Ramos

71 Franklin Ave

Mastic NY 11950

https://www.facebook.com/philramos06/ No record of committee website





32,435 8,635 15,319 59,078




20,791 (78.6%) 5,248 (19.8%)


Democrat - Phil Ramos (incumbent) No opponent

21,572 (100.0%)



25,595 (72.3%) 8,503 (24.0%)


Democrat - Phil Ramos (incumbent) No opponent

26,820 (100.0%)

LICA Commentary:

Assemblyman Phil Ramos, a former member of the Suffolk County Police Department, has served in the Assembly

since 2003. He now serves in a leadership position as Deputy Majority Leader. Rarely facing an opponent in past

races, he apparently does not believe it is necessary to dialogue with regional stakeholders, including LICA. His

legislative priority, with respect to construction projects, is a spray park at Roberto Clemente Park. His challenger,

Ryan Skelly, is not expected to campaign.

https://www.facebook.com/philramos06/

~ 25 ~


Geographic Location: It includes most of the southern part of the Town of Islip and a section of the southwestern

part of the Town of Brookhaven.

2020 Candidates:


Frank Genco Jarett Gandolfo

Friends of Jarett Gandolfo

P.O. Box 101

Bayport NY 11705

No record of committee website https://jarettgandolfo.com/issues





25,974 32,658 23,322 89,200




22,906 (45.5%) 26,131 (51.9%)


Democrat - Thomas E. Murray, III Republican – Andrew R. Garbarino (incumbent)

20,452 (41.3%) 29,075 (58.7%)



24,689 (38.5%) 36,204 (56.4%)


Democrat – Nickolas R. Gambini Republican – Andrew R. Garbarino (incumbent)

18,653 (32.8%) 38,235 (67.2%)

LICA Commentary:

Jarett Gandolfo is now the Chief of Staff to Assemblyman Andrew Garbarino. With Garbarino seeking election to

Congress in November, his top assistant is favored to succeed him in the State Assembly. Gandolfo has worked

with the local community to mobilize support to bring pressure on all officials to finally address the Oakdale

Merge congestion debacle. Supported by organized labor, he is expected to best his challenger, Frank Genco, who

does not appear to be campaigning.

https://jarettgandolfo.com/issues

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Geographic Location: It includes the Town of Smithtown and the northern border of the Town of Islip.

2020 Candidates:


Dylan Rice Michael J. Fitzpatrick (incumbent since 2003)

Committee to Elect Dylan Rice for NY State Assembly Friends of Michael Fitzpatrick

231 Larch Lane 286 Main St.

Smithtown, NY 11787 E. Setauket, NY 11733

https://www.dylanriceforny.com https://www.facebook.com/Friends.of.Michael.Fitzpatrick





25,111 36,383 24,111 92,450




22,638 (42.1%) 30,019 (55.9%)


Democrat - David J. Morrissey Republican – Michael J. Fitzpatrick (incumbent)

20,459 (39.0%) 31,957 (61.0%)



24,724 (35.6%) 41,525 (59.8%)


Democrat – Richard S. Macellaro Republican – Michael J. Fitzpatrick (incumbent)

19,121 (30.6%) 43,286 (69.4%)

LICA Commentary:

Assemblyman Michael J. Fitzpatrick arguably has the most conservative voting record among his colleagues in the

state legislature. Standing loyal to his convictions, he is recognized for courageously stating his views. Among his

most publicized statements, Fitzpatrick lambasted legislative leadership for failing to secure necessary funds to

continue the Route 347 reconstruction project in the Towns of Smithtown and Brookhaven. The project remains

his number one public works priority. In addition to speaking at LICA press conferences, he can be counted on to

participate at practically all our events. His challenger, Dylan Rice, is a college student at SUNY Fashion Institute

of Technology, and has not offered any positions on infrastructure funding or projects.

https://www.dylanriceforny.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Friends.of.Michael.Fitzpatrick

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Geographic Location: It crosses the Nassau-Suffolk County border to cover the southern portions of the Towns of

Babylon and Oyster Bay, as well as a section of the Town of Islip.

2020 Candidates:

Democrat, Working Families Republican, Conservative, Libertarian, Independence

Ann M. Brancato Michael A. Durso

Friends of Ann Brancato Friends of Michael Durso

P.O. Box 82, 4910 Merrick Road P.O. Box 66

Massapequa Park, NY 11762-3827 Massapequa Park, NY 11762

https://www.annbrancato.com https://www.dursoforny.com





26,862 37155 24,016 93,918




22,207 (43.4%) 27,818 (54.4%)


Democrat - Christine Pellegrino (incumbent) Republican - Mike LiPetri

22,436 (44.1%) 28,482 (55.9%)



24,194 (36.3%) 39,365 (59.1%)


Democrat – Brendan J. Cunningham Republican – Joseph S. Saladino (incumbent)

18,841 (31.3%) 41,341 (68.7%)

LICA Commentary:

This open seat, created by freshman Assemblyman Mike LiPetri choosing to run in a congressional primary rather

than seek re-election, will elect its fourth representative over a three-year period. Michael Durso, a supervisor in

the Department of Public Works for the Town of Oyster Bay, is the anticipated victor. Coming from a municipal

background, he favors a robust highway repaving program and will likely be a champion in increasing the state’s

local CHIPs highway funding program. Durso’s challenger, Ann Brancato, who works in the health care

profession, lists 13 issues her campaign considers priorities; transportation and infrastructure do not make her list.

https://www.annbrancato.com/

https://www.dursoforny.com/

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Geographic Location: It includes most of the western part of the Town of Huntington.

2020 Candidates:


Steve Stern (incumbent since 2018) Jamie Silvestri Friends of Steve Stern Citizens for Silvestri

18 Chelsea Drive 474 Wolf Hill Rd

Smithtown, NY 11787 Dix Hills, NY 11746

https://www.stevesternforassembly.com/ https://www.silvestriforny.com





33,027 25,150 23,260 87,019




27,781 (57.2%) 19,703 (40.6%)


Democrat - Steve Stern (incumbent) Republican – Jeremy G. Williams

28,559 (59.9%) 19,135 (40.1%)



31,785 (51.2%) 27,369 (44.1%)


Democrat – Edwin Perez Republican – Chad A. Lupinacci (incumbent)

23,923 (42.3%) 32,671 (57.7%)

LICA Commentary:

Assemblyman Steve Stern is a former member of the Suffolk County Legislature. Arriving in Albany after being

elected in a special election, he made a significant impact passing more bills than many of his colleagues with

greater seniority. He has been very supportive of LICA and remains in contact during legislative sessions. This

session, he sponsored a bill to increase penalties and enhance the enforcement oversight of illegal dumpers who

have wreaked havoc on the law-abiding members of the construction industry. Moving forward, Stern is pushing to

rehabilitate and improve the Sagtikos Parkway. His challenger is Jamie Silvestri, a communications professional

who is viewed as a potential rising star in the political arena. She claims Long Island’s organized labor workforce

is essential in maintaining and expanding our region’s roadways, railways and water systems.

https://www.stevesternforassembly.com/

https://www.silvestriforny.com/

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Geographic Location: It covers most of the northern and western parts of the Town of Babylon.

2020 Candidates:


Kimberly Jean-Pierre (incumbent since 2015) Eugene Murray New Yorkers for Kim Gene Murray for Assembly

410 Jericho Tpke., Suite 200 55 Merritt St.

Jericho, NY 11753 Lindenhurst, NY 11757 https://www.facebook.com/AssemblywomanKimberlyJeanPierre https://www.eugenemurray.com





34,621 17,397 19,114 75,590




23,135 (61.9%) 13,524 (36.2%)


Democrat - Kimberly Jean-Pierre (incumbent) Republican – Kevin V. Sabella

23,485 (64.4%) 13,006 (35.6%)



26,718 (54.4%) 20,505 (41.7%)


Democrat - Kimberly Jean-Pierre (incumbent) Republican – Shawn Cullinane

26,129 (60.1%) 17,369 (39.9%)

LICA Commentary:

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre is known for her strong work ethic and staunch commitment to the district

she represents. She considers her district the heart of the economic engine of Long Island, calling for greater

investment in Republic Airport and the Route 110 corridor. As a member of the Assembly Corporations

committee, she closely monitors the MTA capital program and the LIRR operation. Eugene Murray, her

Republican opponent, is a decorated, retired member of the New York City Police Department who continues to

work in the security field. He has not shared his views regarding construction or infrastructure needs with LICA.

https://www.facebook.com/AssemblywomanKimberlyJeanPierre

https://www.eugenemurray.com/

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Geographic Location: It includes most of the eastern part of the Town of Huntington and crosses the border into

sections of the Towns of Babylon and Islip.

2020 Candidates:


Michael Marcantonio Keith Brown Michael Marcantonio for New York Friends of Keith Brown

8 Stillman Road P.O. Box 65

Glen Cove, NY 11542 Huntington, NY 11743

https://www.michaelmarcantonio.com http://www.huntingtongop.org/keith_brown





30,410 28,526 25,031 90,430




25,956 (50.6%) 24,253 (47.3%)


Democrat - Avrum J. Rosen Republican – Andrew P. Raia (incumbent)

22,416 (44.6%) 27,853 (55.4%)



28,806 (43.3%) 34,484 (51.8%)


Democrat – Spencer B. Rumsey Republican – Andrew P. Raia (incumbent)

21,243 (35.2%) 39,021 (64.8%)

LICA Commentary:

Following the 17-year incumbency of Assemblyman Andrew Raia, this seat was vacated upon Raia’s election to

the position of Huntington Town Clerk. This race between Democrat Michael Marcantonio and Republican Keith

Brown will be among the most closely watched races in our region. Both candidates emphasize the need for

additional sewers in Suffolk County. Brown points to the benefits of creating jobs and addressing the

environmentally sensitive water quality issues. Marcantonio shares these views, but adds funding for other

infrastructure needs, namely Route 347 and the Long Island Rail Road, are also needed.

https://www.michaelmarcantonio.com/

http://www.huntingtongop.org/keith_brown

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Geographic Location: It includes the City of Glen Cove and crests around the north shore of the Town of Oyster

Bay to include its eastern border and central portion, as well as sections of the Town of North Hempstead.

2020 Candidates:


Charles D. Lavine (incumbent since 2005) Andrew A. Monteleone

Lavine for Good Government Friends of Andrew A. Monteleone

6 Poppy Lane P.O Box 2

Glen Cove, NY 11542 Bayville, NY 11709

https://chucklavine.com https://www.facebook.com/monte4assembly

7/15/20 Campaign Filing Balance: $15,632.60 7/15/20 Campaign Filing Balance: $420.61




39,268 21,513 22,218 87,180




30,851 (66.2%) 15,018 (32.2%)


Democrat - Charles D. Lavine (incumbent) Republican – Andrew A. Monteleone

31,602 (68.1%) 14,804 (31.9%)



36,344 (59.8%) 21,956 (36.1%)


Democrat - Charles D. Lavine (incumbent) Republican – Jeffrey S. Vitale

34,314 (62.7%) 19,735 (36.1%)

LICA Commentary:

Assemblyman Charles Lavine is typically the proverbial “adult in the room” whenever important issues tend to get

sidetracked. His integrity and pleasing demeanor will usually cajole all parties to address matters at hand. Always

accessible to LICA, Lavine’s legislative office is usually among the first stops whenever lobbying efforts are

necessary for issues facing our industry. If we need a straight, honest answer about where something stands in the

Assembly, he is our source. He is facing a rematch this year from Andrew Monteleone, who charges that the

Democratic-controlled Assembly is favoring New York City with infrastructure funding over Long Island. He

wants more money for Oyster Bay roads.

https://chucklavine.com/

https://www.facebook.com/monte4assembly/

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Geographic Location: It includes the southeastern portion of the Town of Hempstead, including Jones Beach.

2020 Candidates:


Kevin C. Gorman David G. McDonough (incumbent since 2002)

Gorman for Assembly Friends of Dave McDonough

P.O Box 7187 3665 Merrick Road

Garden City, NY 11530 Seaford, NY 11783

No record of committee website https://www.facebook.com/DaveMcDonoughForAssembly





31,174 39,290 24,717 100,274




26,304 (47.8%) 27,591 (50.2%)


Democrat - Michael F. Reid Republican – David G. McDonough (incumbent)

24,067 (44.0%) 30,673 (56.0%)



29,013 (40.5%) 39,036 (54.5%)


Democrat – Michael F. Reid Republican – David G. McDonough (incumbent)

23,605 (37.1%) 40,051 (62.9%)

LICA Commentary:

Assemblyman David McDonough has served as the Ranking Republican of the Assembly Transportation

Committee for over a decade. He has always maintained cordial working relationships with the chairmen of the

committee. Though a minority member, he has been positioned to share LICA’s viewpoints and opinions during

legislative deliberations. His local attention is focused on rehabilitating the bridges and roadway surfaces of our

state parkway system. His challenger, Kevin Gorman, has placed his name on the ballot for the Assembly many

times over the last three decades. It does not appear he will engage in a serious campaign this year.

https://www.facebook.com/DaveMcDonoughForAssembly

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Geographic Location: It includes most of the Gold Coast and mid-island portions of the Town of Oyster Bay, as

well as bordering areas of the Towns of Hempstead and North Hempstead.

2020 Candidates:

Democrat, Working Families Republican, Conservative, Libertarian, Independence

Joseph J. Sackman, III Michael A. Montesano (incumbent since 2010)

Friends of Joe Sackman Citizens for Montesano

55 Lowland Hill Rd 79 Highland Road

Stony Point, NY 10980 Glen Cove, NY 11542

https://joesackmanfornysassembly.com https://www.facebook.com/MontesanoforAssembly





29,842 32,546 24,453 91,873




23,630 (49.6%) 22,980 (48.2%)


Democrat - Allen F. Foley Republican – Michael A. Montesano (incumbent)

22,452 (47.4%) 24,902 (52.6%)



28,166 (44.4%) 32,726 (51.3%)


Democrat – Dean E. Hart Republican – Michael A. Montesano (incumbent)

25,381 (44.4%) 31,816 (55.6%)

LICA Commentary:

Five-term Assemblyman Michael Montesano knows what the people of his district want. Infuriated over the

deplorable condition of Route 109 in Farmingdale, he was tenacious in calling for the DOT to include that

roadway’s resurfacing in the recently awarded contract. He says he will continue to advocate for state dollars to

maintain our sewer systems, repair our highways and replace our bridges. His challenger, Joseph Sackman, wants

to build wind farms off the south shore, build infrastructure to clean up the Bethpage plume and bring in clean

water to Nassau County from New York City.

https://joesackmanfornysassembly.com/

https://www.facebook.com/MontesanoforAssembly

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Geographic Location: It includes most of the Town of North Hempstead.

2020 Candidates:


Gina L. Sillitti Ragini Srivastava Gina for Assembly Ragini Srivastava for NY Assembly

17 Linwood Road N., Apt# B 100 Nottingham Rd

Port Washington, NY 11050 Manhasset Hills, NY 11040 https://www.ginaforassembly.com/ https://www.raginisrivastava.com





37,134 24,569 26,046 91,653




29,690 (61.4%) 17,881 (37.0%)


Democrat - Anthony D’Urso (incumbent) Republican – Byron A. Divins, Jr.

30,151 (62.5%) 18,062 (37.5%)



35,383 (55.8%) 25,090 (39.6%)


Democrat - Anthony D’Urso Republican – Matthew Varvaro

29,606 (52.2%) 27,118 (47.8%)

LICA Commentary:

This open seat has been created by the retirement of Assemblyman Tony D’Urso at the end of this legislative year.

Gina Sillitti, a respected long-time local government official, is expected to win the seat once held by New York

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Now serving as the Human Resources Director of the Nassau County Board of

Elections, she has previously served as North Hempstead Supervisor Jon Kaiman’s Deputy Chief of Staff and

director of legislative affairs as well as the legislative assistant to Nassau County Legislator Dave Mejias. Sillitti

believes the post COVID-19 era requires investment in our roads, bridges and sewer systems to reinvigorate the

economy. The Republican challenger, Ragini Srivastava, is an owner of two food service businesses who lost her

bid last year for a seat on the North Hempstead Town Board. She supports the Belmont Raceway, LIRR Third

Track and Nassau Hub projects.

https://www.ginaforassembly.com/

https://www.raginisrivastava.com/

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Geographic Location: It includes a portion of the eastern part of the Town of Hempstead and the southern portion

of the Town of Oyster Bay.

2020 Candidates:


Mark A. Engelman John K. Mikulin (incumbent since 2018)

Friends of John Mikulin

28 Piper Lane

Levittown, NY 11756

No record of committee website https://www.facebook.com/JohnMikulinForNYSAssembly





29,308 36,176 22,866 93,666




22,060 (45.7%) 25,247 (52.3%)


Democrat - Kimberly L. Snow Republican – John K. Mikulin (incumbent)

21,047 (44.0%) 26,744 (56.0%)



25,136 (38.6%) 37,183 (57.0%)


Democrat – Matthew W. Malin Republican – Thomas McKevitt (incumbent)

21,581 (37.4%) 36,147 (62.6%)

LICA Commentary:

Assemblyman John Mikulin won a special election in 2017 to fill a vacancy created when former Assemblyman

Tom McKevitt was elected as a Nassau County Legislator. Mikulin was re-elected later that year and now seeks

his second full term. Since his special election, he has regularly attended LICA events and often seeks our advice

and standing on various matters considered before the legislature. His current interests are in advancing

improvements to the Northern and Southern State Parkways. His challenger, Mark Engelman, does not appear to

be actively campaigning.

https://www.facebook.com/JohnMikulinForNYSAssembly

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Geographic Location: It covers the central part of the Town of Hempstead including the Villages of Freeport and

Hempstead.

2020 Candidates:


Taylor R. Darling (incumbent since 2019) Cherice P. Vanderhall Friends of Taylor Darling Friends of Cherice Vanderhall

177 Walton Avenue 1239 Village Court

Uniondale, NY 11553 Baldwin, NY 11510

https://www.facebook.com/taylor.raynor.94 https://www.facebook.com/friendsofcherice





49,744 9,845 14,352 76,634




31,695 (89.8%) 3,240 (9.2%)


Democrat - Taylor R. Raynor Republican – James Lamarre

29,989 (90.1%) 3,281 (9.9%)



40,111 (86.5%) 4,763 (10.3%)


Democrat – Earlene Hooper (incumbent) Republican – Cornelius Todd Smith

37,011 (88.0%) 5,030 (12.0%)

LICA Commentary:

Assemblywoman Taylor Darling (formerly Taylor Raynor) won an upset primary victory over the Assembly

Deputy Speaker Earlene Hooper in 2018 and then went on to win the general election. Following her primary

victory, she reached out to LICA seeking our knowledge regarding the infrastructure needs within her Assembly

District. Once elected, she sought and received an appointment to the Assembly Transportation Committee.

Darling has used this position to help advance the agenda we collectively share. Her Republican challenger,

Cherice Vanderhall, is focusing her attention on the infrastructure needs relative to the Nassau Hub project. She is

calling for improvements to Meadowbrook Parkway, Hempstead Turnpike and the connecting ramps and

interchanges.

https://www.facebook.com/taylor.raynor.94

https://www.facebook.com/friendsofcherice

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Geographic Location: It straddles the border of the Towns of Hempstead and North Hempstead, and extends into

the northwestern portion of the Town of Oyster Bay.

2020 Candidates:

Democrat Republican, Conservative, Libertarian, Independence

Gary B. Port Edward P. Ra (incumbent since 2011)

Gary Port for Assembly Friends of Ed Ra

22 Joludow Drive P.O. Box 614

Massapequa Park, NY 11762 Mineola, NY 11501-0614

https://garyportforassembly2020.com https://edra4ny.com





29,191 33,312 23,736 91,174




22,750 (47.7%) 24,009 (50.4%)


Democrat - Billy Carr Republican – Edward P. Ra (incumbent)

21,083 (44.5%) 26,266 (55.5%)



26,990 (42.4%) 33,389 (52.5%)


Democrat – Gary B. Port Republican – Edward P. Ra (incumbent)

21,611 (38.4%) 34,648 (61.6%)

LICA Commentary:

Assemblyman Ed Ra is the ranking member of the powerful Ways & Means Committee. Though he is a minority

member, he sits at the table for every budgetary matter the legislature considers. His insight and ability to raise

concerns over fiscal issues is vital, especially for any transportation capital proposals expected to be advanced

soon. Locally, he is focused on the funding needs of the Nassau Hub project and other necessary infrastructure

improvements in the community. Ra’s opponent, Gary Port, appears to be focusing on social justice issues for his

campaign and he has not addressed construction industry issues.

https://garyportforassembly2020.com/

https://edra4ny.com/

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Geographic Location: It includes the City of Long Beach and the southwestern part of the Town of Hempstead.

2020 Candidates:

Democrat Republican, Conservative, Libertarian, Independence

Gregory S. Marks Melissa L. Miller (incumbent since 2017)

Greg Marks for New York Friends of Missy Miller

295 Channon Road 545 Allen Rd

Hewlett, NY 11557 Woodmere, NY 11598

https://gregorymarksny.com https://www.missyforassembly.com





36,173 30,173 20,829 91,452




24,709 (53.5%) 20,607 (44.6%)


Democrat - Juan C. Vides Republican – Melissa L. Miller (incumbent)

21,111 (45.8%) 24,455 (53.1%)



28,857 (46.0%) 30,846 (49.2%)


Democrat – Anthony P. Eramo Republican – Melissa L. Miller

26,177 (47.4%) 29,026 (52.6%)

LICA Commentary:

Representing Long Beach and the south shore area, Assemblywoman Melissa Miller is sensitive to the resiliency

needs in the community. She has told LICA it is necessary to repair/harden our main highways such as the

Southern State Parkway, Meadowbrook Parkway and Long Island Expressway, and enact flood mitigation and

interchange redesigns. Her Democratic challenger, Gregory Marks, views infrastructure projects as a way to create

jobs, offering that he favors proposed offshore wind farms.

https://gregorymarksny.com/

https://www.missyforassembly.com/

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Race: New York Assembly – 21st District

Geographic Location: It covers the central southwestern portion of the Town of Hempstead.

2020 Candidates:


Judy A. Griffin (incumbent since 2019) Patricia M. Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick

Friends of Judy Griffin Friends of Patricia M. Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick

P.O. Box 7187 44 Riveria Court

Garden City, NY 11530-7187 Malverne, NY 11565 https://www.facebook.com/JudyGriffinStateAssembly https://patriciaforassembly.com





37,236 31,416 21,553 95,104




29,522 (57.1%) 21,287 (41.1%)


Democrat - Judy A. Griffin Republican – Brian F. Curran (incumbent)

27,432 (53.1%) 24,236 (46.9%)



34,051 (50.8%) 29,520 (44.1%)


Democrat – Travis P. Bourgeois Republican – Brian F. Curran (incumbent)

25,402 (42.6%) 34,205 (57.4%)

LICA Commentary:

If you ask freshman Assemblywoman Judy Griffin to name important construction projects, expect her to rattle

off a big list: Bay Park Conveyance Project, Belmont Raceway, the LIRR Third Track, offshore wind turbines,

expansions at Farmingdale College, Stony Brook University and Brookhaven Labs, as well as many road and

bridge projects. Her Republican challenger, Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, an attorney and Malverne Village

Trustee, understands the intricacies of local government and is also capable of ticking off preferred projects,

including the Bay Park Conveyance Project, replacement of 100 year-old water mains and other projects along

the south shore of Long Island to protect communities and infrastructure along Nassau’s bays, waterways and the

Atlantic Ocean.

https://www.facebook.com/JudyGriffinStateAssembly/

https://patriciaforassembly.com/

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Race: New York Assembly – 22nd District

Geographic Location: It covers the northern communities along the Queens County border in the Town of

Hempstead.

2020 Candidates:


Michaelle C. Solages (incumbent since 2013) Nicholas M. Zacchea

Friends of Michaelle Solages

163 Freeman Ave

Elmont, NY 11003

http://www.michaellesolages.com No record of committee website





46,750 20,835 19,950 91,773




31,332 (68.4%) 13,719 (30.0%)


Democrat - Michaelle C. Solages (incumbent) Republican – Gonald Moncion

31,781 (69.8%) 13,727 (30.2%)



38,100 (63.1%) 19,904 (33.0%)


Democrat - Michaelle C. Solages (incumbent) Republican – Robert M. Bogle

36,961 (66.3%) 18,751 (33.7%)

LICA Commentary:

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages is a refreshingly different type of public official. The normal course of

business is for a stakeholder to contact its elected officials to seek their support of an issue or position. It usually

doesn’t work the other way around. But it does with Solages. She is not shy to contact LICA and ask us to support

one of her endeavors, such as her passion to address the unsafe condition of the Southern State Parkway. Solages

wants to redesign the antiquated roadway, and we, of course, support her effort. Her Republican challenger,

Nicholas Zacchea, does not appear to be engaging in an active campaign and has yet to share any positions on

issues.

http://www.michaellesolages.com/

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GaryPort (D)

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GregoryMarks (D)

MelissaMiller (R)

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Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick(R)

FrankGenco (D)

JarettGandolfo (R)

DylanRice (D)

MichaelFitzpatrick (R)

AnnBrancato (D)

MichaelDurso (R)

SteveStern (D)

JamieSilvestri (R)

KimberlyJean-Pierre(D)

EugeneMurray (R)

MichaelMarcantonio (D)

KeithBrown (R)

CharlesLavine (D)

AndrewMonteleone (R)

KevinGorman (D)

DavidMcDonough (R)

JosephSackman, III (D)

MichaelMontesano (R)

GinaSillitti (D)

RaginiSrivastava (R)

MarkEngelman (D)

JohnMikulin (R)

TaylorDarling (D)

ChericeVanderhall (R)

MichaelleSolages (D)

NicholasZacchea (R)

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Alfred Ianacci (D)

DouglasSmith (R)

PhilRamos (D)

Ryan Skelly (R)

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