Stephen Ruth, Suffolk Legislator, 4th Legislative District
Stephen Ruth. Credit: James Escher
CONSERVATIVE
Ruth, 46, is running on the Libertarian line. Ruth, who is making his second run for office, has built homes and has been a real estate agent and broker, and a landlord.
ISSUES:
- He said he would increase transparency in the county by drawing more attention to contracts being considered.
- He'll fight against red-light cameras, which he said should be signed off by professional engineers and lack an independent study on their effectiveness.
- He opposes a push for advanced septic systems, saying they're ineffective and would be a burden on homeowners.
By David M. Schwartz
David Schwartz covers environmental issues. A native Long Islander, he's worked at Newsday since 2013.
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