Joseph McDermott, Suffolk Legislator, 11th Legislative District
Joseph McDermott. Credit: James Escher
DEMOCRATIC
McDermott, 52, the former mayor of Brightwaters, is running on the Democratic, Independence and Working Families lines.
ISSUES:
- He wants to combat the influence of MS-13 and gangs by not only arresting gang leaders and members, but by educating young students who are potential recruits.
- McDermott said he’s also running to get "through-the-roof" taxes under control in the district and said he believes “current officials in this district don’t hold themselves accountable.”
- McDermott is also interested in addressing water quality issues.
Mark Harrington, a Newsday reporter since 1999, covers energy, wineries, Indian affairs and fisheries.
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