Robert Trotta, Suffolk Legislator, 13th Legislative District
Robert Trotta Credit: James Escher
REPUBLICAN
Trotta, 58, is running on the Republican, Conservative and Libertarian lines. The former police detective is seeking his fourth two-year term in the county legislature.
ISSUES:
- Considers himself the legislature’s most conservative member and proposes eliminating or reducing fees on a number of services. Opposed reauthorization of red-light cameras.
- Proposes elected officials from taking more than $3,000 in campaign contributions from any person or company receiving county contracts. Says it would end “pay to play” transgressions.
- Says spending and borrowing is “out of control,” citing Suffolk’s designation as one of the most “fiscally stressed” in the state. Says “affordability” has to be improved and taxes reduced.
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