(Long Island, NY) Suffolk County Legislator Bill Lindsay was joined today by the Faculty Association of Suffolk County Community College to announce their endorsement for Lindsay’s re-election campaign. A rally was held at Lindsay’s campaign office at 52 South Main Street in Sayville, where over 50 teachers, students, and faculty were in attendance to show their support.
The Faculty Association of Suffolk County Community College (FASCC) represents full-time and adjunct classroom teachers, librarians, counselors, specialists and professional assistants. For over 43 years, the FASCC has been focused on creating a community of union professionals that work together to provide professional salaries and high quality working conditions that enable all faculty members to advance and enhance their professional careers and maintain the tradition of providing excellent public higher education in Suffolk County.
Suffolk County Legislator Bill Lindsay was joined today by the Faculty Association of Suffolk County Community College at a rally to show their support for Lindsay’s re-election campaign. Photo Credit: Lindsay for Legislature.
“Bill Lindsay has been a tremendous advocate for teachers and labor unions alike throughout the course of his first term and we need to keep qualified elected officials, who understand the needs of our faculty in office,” said Kevin Peterman, President of FASCC. I am confident in Bill’s proven track record of working for the betterment of the College and I know with certainty that he will always continue to fight for the needs of our teachers, faculty and students. I am proud to say that Legislator Lindsay has the full support of the Faculty Association for his re-election bid on November 3rd.”
In his first term, Lindsay, Chairman of the Economic Development Committee, helped put Suffolk County’s finances back on track by holding the line on taxes and passing two consecutive balanced budgets that did not exceed the tax cap. He led the fight to consolidate the Suffolk County Treasurer’s office and the Suffolk County Comptroller’s office, which reduced management, secured civil service jobs, made the office more efficient, and saved 1.29 million dollars. In addition, Lindsay advocated for additional assistance to ensure that the College has the necessary funding and resources to grow and advance their curriculum and that the faculty has the tools in place to provide the best education at an affordable rate to Suffolk County residents.
FASCC President Kevin Peterman shaking hands with Legislator Bill Lindsay after endorsement. Photo Credit: Lindsay for Legislature.
“As the brother of a Suffolk County teacher, I understand that when our teachers have a quality work environment and the necessary tools and resources in place to educate our students, there are endless opportunities for our children to be successful,” said Legislator Lindsay. I will always continue to support educational policies that promote a teacher’s ability to educate our students and I am extremely proud to have the endorsement of so many hardworking teachers and faculty throughout Suffolk County.”
Legislator Bill Lindsay represents the 8th legislative district, which consists of Bayport, Blue Point, Bohemia, Holbrook, Holtsville, Oakdale, Sayville, West Sayville and parts of North Patchogue, Ronkonkoma, and Medford.
