Brookhaven GOP Nominates Dan Panico for Town Supervisor
RONKONKOMA, NY – Suffolk County and Brookhaven Town Chairman Jesse Garcia today placed into nomination Dan Panico as the Town’s next Supervisor at the annual Brookhaven Republican Convention, held at the Ronkonkoma Courtyard Marriott. Panico’s name was seconded by Ed Romaine, who is running for Suffolk County Executive, and Councilwoman Jane Bonner. Panico currently serves as the Town’s Deputy Supervisor and Councilman for the Sixth District.
“Dan Panico has the vision and experience to lead Brookhaven forward and face the challenges ahead. As a member of the town board, he has time and again been a leader in introducing critical initiatives on behalf of our residents,” said Garcia. “Panico spearheaded the most aggressive crackdown on illegal housing and blighted structures in the history of Brookhaven, protecting and preserving the quality of life in hundreds of neighborhoods. He authored landmark legislation such as the tax cap, anti-nepotism law and sweeping ethics reforms. And he has been a pioneer in the areas of land use, zoning and planning, preventing overdevelopment and preserving open space while promoting economic development of our local businesses in downtown areas.”
Prior to his election to the Town Board, Panico was a member of the Brookhaven Town Planning Board, and served as Senior Deputy Suffolk County Clerk where he worked to make Suffolk one of the first counties in New York to utilize and implement electronic filing. Panico lives in Center Moriches with his wife Deanna and their children, Grant and Brooke.
Garcia also nominated for re-election Thursday were Superintendent of Highways Daniel Losquadro. “Dan Losquadro has professionalized the Brookhaven Highway Department, thanks to his leadership and experience in the New York State Assembly and Suffolk County Legislature,, said Chairman Garcia. He has created efficiencies and implemented much needed improvements while holding the line on taxes, ensuring that Brookhaven’s 3,200 miles of roadways are second to none.”
Also nominated for re-election were Receiver of Taxes Louis J. Marcoccia; Second District Councilwoman Jane Bonner; Fourth District Councilman Michael Loguercio; and Fifth District Councilman Neil Foley.
Running for Town Council in the First District is Gary Bodenburg, an educator who lives in Port Jefferson Station. In the Third Town Council District, Deputy Town Assessor Neil Manzella will seek to succeed Kevin LaValle, who was recently elected Brookhaven Town Clerk. In the Sixth District, Planning Board member Karen L. Dunne is making her first run for public office to succeed Panico.
“With Ed Romaine at the top of the county ticket, Dan Panico leading the slate in Brookhaven and a full ballot of experienced and proven professionals, I’m confident that our Republican candidates are ready to continue to hold the line on taxes, improve the quality of life for our residents and make our communities safer for our families,” said Chairman Garcia.
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