Suffolk County Legislator, 9th Legislative District: Samuel J. Gonzalez
Samuel Gonzalez, Democratic incumbent candidate for Suffolk County Legislature District 9, poses for a portrait in his office on Friday, March 24, 2023. -- slVOTE -- Credit: James Escher
SAMUEL J. GONZALEZ
Democratic
BACKGROUND:
- Gonzalez, 62, of Brentwood, is seeking a third term.
- He won his first term in a special election in March 2019 after previously serving as a union president for IBEW Local 1430.
- With over 40 years of experience in the labor movement, Gonzalez has spearheaded many union efforts.
ISSUES:
- Gonzalez supports moderate Democratic issues, including the improvement of quality of life, environmental protection, public safety, financial relief, and defense of minorities and our youth.
- His top priorities are bringing resources to financially assist students, seniors and local businesses.
- He continues to be a strong voice for minority groups who are disproportionately represented in our current executive, legislative and judicial systems. They include people with disabilities, senior citizens, ethnic populations, immigrants and LGBTQ.
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