After serving on the Zoning Board, John Lorenzo (C-West Sayville) was appointed to the vacant Town Council position in January of this year. Lorenzo has owned and operated a small title insurance company for over twenty years and understands the needs and frustrations of a small business owner. Lorenzo understands where government is necessary in certain procedures, but also understands where services can be improved and streamlined and where red tape can be cut.
His views on infrastructure and development, the need for an Adjudication Bureau, and the need to protect Islip’s suburban quality of life are pragmatic as they are desirable.
While Lorenzo’s opponent, Tom Murray (D-Bayport), has a law background that could be of use on the Town Board, we think his role as an advisor might be more appropriate. He sued the Town for appointing Lorenzo instead of holding a special election, making his run for the seat seem more based on spite and personal principle than on platform. Murray’s background as a litigator simply cannot compare to Lorenzo’s background as a small-business owner.
The Messenger endorses Councilman John Lorenzo for Islip Town Council, District Four.
The Messenger’s forecast for this race: Safe Republican.
