David L. Calone

Democratic candidate David L. Calone and Republican candidate Edward P. Romaine debated in Newsday's Studio 2. Watch the debate here.

DAVID L. CALONE

Democratic

BACKGROUND:

• Calone, 50, of Setauket, is running for Suffolk County executive.
• Calone, the CEO of a private equity firm, is a former state and federal prosecutor.
• He graduated from Princeton University and Harvard Law School.

ISSUES:

• On public safety, Calone said he would ensure “robust staffing levels across county law enforcement departments, and give our professionals the best tools, training and technology they need.”
• Affordable living is a top concern for Calone, who said he would work to eliminate wasteful spending in the county budget and hold the line on taxes.
• He said the environment is a priority and that he would work to invest in wastewater treatment technology, storm resiliency and green energy.