GLBT Democrats of Suffolk County

Here in is the Gay and Lesbian Democrats of Suffolk County 2009 Voter Guide.  We are proud to supply you with a list of candidates who have shown the leadership and compassion our community deserves and requires.

Each candidate has either satisfactorily completed a questionnaire or has proven through action that they are strong on Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender Issues. They have shown support to our community and now we can show support by voting this coming November 3rd.

We Hope you find this guide useful. See you at the voting machine.

With Pride,

Juli Owens - Chair

Gay and Lesbian Democrats of Suffolk County

SUFFOLK COUNTY LEGISLATURE

1st Legislative District ~ Michael Comando

5th Leg. District ~ Vivian Viloria-Fisher

7th Legislative District ~ Jack Eddington

12th Leg. District ~ Errol Toulon, Jr.

16th Legislative District ~ Steve Stern*

*CONDITIONAL RECOMMENDATION

(Candidate favors Civil Unions rather then Marriage Equality)

18th Legislative District ~ Jon Cooper

BROOKHAVEN

Town Clerk ~ Patricia Eddington

Town Council ~ Craig Charvat**

**CONDITIONAL RECOMMENDATION

(Candidate answered positively on questions about Anti-bullying, Gender Expression Non-discrimination and expanding Hate Crimes protection for LGBT people. He did not answer questions regarding Marriage Equality and a Woman's Right to Choose and Reproductive Freedoms).

EAST HAMPTON

Town Trustee Dist 9 ~ Joseph A. Lombardi

RIVERHEAD

Town Supervisor ~ Philip J. Cardinale

Town Clerk ~ Diane M. Wilhelm

Town Council ~ Kathleen Berezny

Town Council ~ John Stefans

SMITHTOWN

Town Council ~ Craig J Tortora

SOUTHOLD

Town Council ~ Jeri Woodhouse

SOUTHAMPTON

Town Council ~ Bridget Fleming