Dear Editor,
After years of delays, Suffolk County voters will finally be able to make their voices heard on a key challenge facing our region — restoring water quality. As Long Islanders, we treasure our pure drinking water, beaches, harbors and bays. If approved this November, Prop 2 will ensure that our ground and surface water resources are uncontaminated and useful for all present and future generations.
Currently, nitrogen pollution from untreated sewage is degrading both Suffolk’s groundwater and recreational waterways. The Suffolk County Water Quality Restoration Act is a critical step towards reversing this trend and achieving a sustainable future and would enable investment into tested and proven clean water technologies to replace our outdated septic systems.
This measure will also bring expanded sewer services to many of the most densely developed parts of our county, help secure additional federal and state funding, create thousands of good local jobs, revitalize business districts, and boost property values. Most importantly, if confirmed this referendum will protect the health and wellbeing of every Suffolk County resident.
This year, we have the power to protect our water and our future. We urge all Suffolk County residents to vote YES on Prop 2 this November 5th.
Sincerely,
The Suffolk County Legislature Democratic Caucus:
Minority Leader Jason Richberg (D-West Babylon)
Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park)
Legislator Rebecca Sanin (D-Huntington Station)
Legislator Samuel Gonzalez (D-Brentwood)
Legislator Steve Englebright (D-Setauket)
Legislator Ann Welker (D-Southampton)
