Politics & Government
Candidate Profile: Eugene Cook For Huntington Town Council
The incumbent councilman shares why he should be re-elected for the 2019 election. Check out the full Q&A with Patch inside the article.
TOWN OF HUNTINGTON, NY — Voters in Suffolk County will head to the polls Nov. 5 to cast their ballots for Huntington Town Council, where they will choose from Eugene Cook, Andre Sorrentino, Joan Cergol, Kathleen A. Cleary and Patrick W. Deegan Jr.
Patch reached out to all candidates to hear where they stand on important issues affecting the community.
Here are the responses for those who participated. The answers have been lightly edited for clarity.
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Eugene Cook
- Age (as of Sept. 1, 2019): 57
- Town of Residence: Huntington
- Position Sought: Town Councilman
- Party Affiliation: Independence Party, Republican, Conservative, Libertarian.
- Family: None.
- Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?: No.
- Education: Associates degree
- Occupation: Business owner, construction
- Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office: Town Councilman
- Campaign Website: CookForHuntington.com
The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.
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"LIPA lawsuit. I have been fighting constantly, and will continue to fight for all of our residents!"
What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
"Experience!"
What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
"I have worked diligently for all residents and businesses in the Town of Huntington. I stood by the residence of Elwood divide against the seasons of Elwood. I’ve worked hard to supply the police department with technology and equipment at no cost to the taxpayers to keep our residence safer."
The best advice ever shared with me was...
"Say what you do, and do what you say!"
What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
"I work diligently for all residents. I have worked hard in assisting our great veterans. I will continue to work to keep the charm of Huntington! And I'll make sure that all of our residents have a great quality of life in this fabulous town!"
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