Candidate Profile: Manuel Troche For Islip Town Council

ISLIP, NY – Suffolk County residents will be lining up at the polls for Election Day on Nov. 2, where they will be voting for their chosen candidates.

Manuel Troche will be running as a Republican for the Town of Islip Council's District 1 against Jorge Guadron, who will be running as a Democrat. This is the first time residents will be able to choose their representative since a new voting system was put in place this March, when the town was divided into four districts.

Here are the responses for those who participated. The answers have been lightly edited for clarity.

Manuel Troche

<b>Age (as of Election Day)</b>

58

<b>Position Sought</b>

Islip Town Council

<b>Party Affiliation</b>

Republican and Conservative

<b>Family</b>

Married with four children

<b>Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?</b>

No

<b>Education</b>

Suffolk Community

<b>Occupation</b>

Prodution manager

<b>Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office</b>

None

<b>Campaign website</b>

Mannytroche.com

<b>Why are you seeking elective office?</b>

To serve as the voice of the people within the Brentwood, North Bay Shore and Central Islip Community.

<b>The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.</b>

Making our community a safer and better place to live as well as raise a family. I intend to accomplish this by bridging the gap between the communities needs and the local officials within various offices. I want to be my community's voice.

<b>What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?</b>

I have been involved in my community as an activist, a volunteer firefighter and concerned resident for over 18 years. I have had the pleasure of working closely with many civic, not-for-profit and religious organizations to better our community.

<b>How do you think local officials performed in responding to the coronavirus? What if anything would you have done differently?</b>

The Town of Islip did well. They set up multiple testing and vaccine sights. They also provided funding through the CDA to first responders organizations.

<b>Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.</b>

Public safety, parks and recreation, and infrastructure improvements.

<b>What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?</b>

I have been working closely with this community and officials over the many years. Some of the accomplishments include cleaning up the bus shelters at Ross Park, advocating for much needed road repairs, and assisting local businesses in finding the correct local offices to aid in their issues.

<b>The best advice ever shared with me was:</b>

Be yourself and follow your heart.

<b>What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?</b>

I have always been there for the community, I am here for them now, and I intend to be there for my community in the future.