Joseph E. McDermott
Joseph E. McDermott is running for Suffolk County Legislator, 11th District
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.
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