After a year in which there have been no constituent services provided to the residents of District 3 by our congressional representative, nor any advocacy for or against legislation which would affect our lives, we need a representative who can hit the ground running.
Tom Suozzi is that candidate. Suozzi has been a mayor, the Nassau County executive and a respected member of the House of Representatives for three terms.
He has been the leading advocate to repeal the SALT cap, which adversely affects this district’s homeowners, has fought to lower prescription drug costs, pushed for increased services for veterans and is known for his willingness to cross the aisle when necessary to get things done.
In fact, he worked with his former Republican colleague, Peter King, to propose a comprehensive immigration reform package. We need an experienced person who recognizes the issues facing District 3 residents as well as a deep understanding of how Congress works, and will fight for us in the House of Representatives.
His opponent, Mazi Pilip is an unknown, having only been in the county Legislature for two years, she has no record to rely on. More concerningly, she refuses to debate or entertain questions from constituents at events or interviews.
I can only conclude that this unavailability and lack of transparency is to avoid displaying the voids in her knowledge and the absence of plans if elected. She hasn’t even voted in many elections, including for the seat for which she is now running!
While she has an interesting personal background, it does not prepare her to represent the 3d District. For immediate and informed representation I urge you to vote for Suozzi in the upcoming special election on Feb. 13 or during early voting beginning Feb. 3.
Shelley Sherman
