Politics & Government
Candidate Profile: Rob Trotta For Suffolk Legislature
The incumbent shares why he should be re-elected for the 2021 election. Check out the full Q&A with Patch inside the article.
SMITHTOWN, NY — Suffolk County residents are gearing up to head to the polls for Election Day on Nov. 2, where they will be voting on the Suffolk County Legislature. Incumbent Rob Trotta is running in the 13th Legislative District against challengers Democrat Kevin Mulholland and Conservative Mike Simonelli.
The 13th Legislative District is composed of Smithtown, Fort Salonga, Kings Park, San Remo, Nissequogue, Head of the Harbor, and St. James, as well as portions of Commack and East Northport.
Patch reached out to all candidates to hear where they stand on important issues affecting the community.
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Here are the responses for those who participated. The answers have been lightly edited for clarity.
Rob Trotta
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Age (as of Election Day)
60
Position Sought
13th Legislative district
Party Affiliation
Republican
Family
Married with 2 children
Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?
No
Education
Masters
Occupation
For 25 years a Detective with the Suffolk County Police; 10 with the FBI task force.
Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office
13th Legislative district
Campaign website
Why are you seeking elective office?
"Help control taxes and stop the corruption."
The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.
"Taxes; it's becoming unaffordable to live here."
What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
"I am looking out for the taxpayers and he is the police union treasury."
How do you think local officials performed in responding to the coronavirus? What if anything would you have done differently?
"As well as could be expected given the nature and the unknown."
Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.
"Sewers for our downtowns."
What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
"Helped hundreds of people and helped take out corrupt police officials."
The best advice ever shared with me was:
"Good over evil."
What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
"I am passionate about doing what's right for the taxpayers."
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