Michael J. Fitzpatrick

BACKGROUND

• Fitzpatrick, 69, of St. James, is a registered Republican and is running on the Republican and Conservative party lines in the general election. 
• He was elected in 2002 and is a former member of the Smithtown Town Council.
• Fitzpatrick has 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, with a focus on retirement and pensions.

ISSUES

• Fitzpatrick said the “tax and spend” culture in Albany must be confronted and contained or New York State will see an acceleration of residents and wealth fleeing to states with a lower cost of living.
• He said New York State must change course on its energy policy and burdensome regulations. He said the state’s green agenda sets unreachable and very expensive goals that will cost New Yorkers more of their disposable income.
• Fitzpatrick said he will continue to advance the goal of rebranding SUNY to the University of New York to create a national brand for the university system.