Thanks to Voters, Kennedy Wins Re-Election In a Landslide


Incumbent Suffolk County Legislator John M. Kennedy Jr. won re-election with 83 percent of the vote. Kennedy, who ran on the Republican, Democratic and Working Families lines, received 7,593 votes. Vincent Trimarco Jr., the challenger who lost to Kennedy in the September Republican Party primary, continued his campaign on the Conservative and Independence lines and received 1,549 votes or 17 percent.


Overwhelming Support Helped Kennedy to Primary Win

In the days prior to the primary, Legislator Kennedy received support from key law enforcement and public safety organizations, as well as the Long Island Voters Forum, the Long Island Environmental Voters Forum and the Suffolk County Association of Municipal Employees.

Endorsements: See the complete list of endorsements received by Legislator Kennedy

Newspapers Endorse Kennedy: Smithtown News (PDF)  :  Smithtown Messenger (PDF)

Voters Want Kennedy: Letters to the Editor filled with praise and support for Legislator

Mailing (PDF): Law Enforcement Supports John M. Kennedy… And For Good Reason

Meet Legislator Kennedy: Letter to Voters  :  Biography  :  On the Issues  :  Brochure (PDF)

Kennedy Appears On News 12’s “At Issue”

Legislator Kennedy was a guest on News 12’s At Issue, Sept. 12, discussing laws to protect the community from sex offenders.

» League of Women Voters Debate: John M. Kennedy vs. Vincent Trimarco (Islip.tv)

» State of the District (Islip.tv)

Contenders Face Off

Times of Smithtown: "I have held my Republican and Conservative principles all the while I've been in office," Kennedy said. "Doing something besides passing the buck, that's what I've tried to do."
» Newsday  » Suffolk Life

» Video: Full Debate (Islip.tv)

Legislator Kennedy keeps voters informed about the issues through letters and mailings. Several of them are available for download in PDF format.

» Development: Preserving the Character of Our Community

» Law Enforcement: Kennedy Makes Our Neighborhoods Safer

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Legislator Kennedy
Shares His Views On
‘Local Views’ Program

Former Smithtown Town Councilwoman Jane Conway recently interviewed Legislator John M. Kennedy on the Local Views program. Excerpts from the conversation are streaming online at Islip.tv

Suffolk Expands G.P.S. Use in Monitoring Sex Offenders

The New York Times: Suffolk County is expanding the use of the global positioning system (G.P.S.) for the surveillance of sex offenders on probation there.
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Legislator Kennedy Appears on WUSB-FM

Legislator Kennedy appeared on "A Woman's Perspective on Politics," on July 2. The show, hosted by Zabby on WUSB-FM, included a debate about the purpose of the Legislature.
» Excerpts (MP3) (Requires iTunes or Quicktime Player)

John M. Kennedy Jr. has served the public for more than three decades, and is experienced with federal and state regulations, land usage and environmental issues. He earned a B.A. in Psychology from Stony Brook, an M.B.A. from Adelphi and a J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law. (Full Biography)

September 29:

1st Annual Ride for PKS Kids

Legislator Kennedy will be participating in a motorcycle run at 1 p.m. to raise awareness and funds to fight Pallister-Killian Mosaic Syndrome, a chromosomal abnormality that affects hundreds of children. The run begins at 11 a.m. at Double R’s Bar in Islip Terrace and ends with a reception at the Bluepoint Racquetball Club at 9a Montauk Highway in Bluepoint.

Lake Ronkonkoma Fall Festival: Legislator Kennedy will join the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Association at its annual Fall Festival, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Michael P. Murphy Memorial Park, Lake Shore Road (Brookhaven Beach at Lake Ronkonkoma). Activities include crafts, entertainment and children’s activities as well as food and vendors.

Contenders Face Off

Times of Smithtown: "I have held my Republican and Conservative principles all the while I've been in office," Kennedy said. "Doing something besides passing the buck, that's what I've tried to do."
» Times of Smithtown
» Newsday 
» Smithtown Messenger

» Video: Full Debate (Islip.tv)

Canine Companions
Cut Dog-Park Ribbon

Smithtown News: Legislator John Kennedy’s election campaign is going to the dogs — literally. The Long Island Dog Owners Group (LI-DOG) and Legislator Kennedy hosted the opening day celebration for the new dog park at Blydenburgh County Park. » Full Story

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