FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY – Republican County Legislator, John Ciotti held a fundraising event at the Sand Castle on Franklin Ave in Franklin Square yesterday. It was grand showing of republican cohesion. The food was delightful; the company was entertaining; the affair was well attended and in general a textbook example of how to organize a political rally.
In attendance were residents from throughout the 3rd Legislative District. Several Elmont residents including Norma Debartolo of the Elmont School District, Mabel Johnston from GYO, and Claudine Hall of the Jamaica Square Improvement League, Scott Cushing and several members of the Annual 3on3 committee were present among the guests.
Elected and appointed officials were also in attendance. Jo and Ed Ra, Counsel to Kate Murray and Assembly member respectively; Councilman Edward A. Ambrosino, James Darcy, Nicholas Famiglietti and freshman senator, Jack Martins were in attendance. The legendary Ex-assemblyman from the 21st assembly district Tom Alfano was also on hand and received a standing ovation when he was introduced. Many resident s still lament the loss of the outstanding Assemblyman, “he was the glue that kept Elmont together”.
Speakers included Jo Ra, who introduced many of those in attendance. Mr. Joe Cairo was in customary form; he rallied the troops and commended the team that elected Senator Martins to the senate last year. He contextualized the importance of Senator Martins’ election by noting that Senator Martins is the 32nd vote – the vote gave Republicans control of the New York State senate and the vote that made Senator Dean Skelos majority leader.
“The election of Senator Martins gave Long Island a voice in Albany” said Mr. Cairo. Before Senator Martins’ election “decision in Albany were made by NYC representatives” often with the help of then state Senator Craig Johnson. Johnson lost his reelection bid to Jack Martins by less than 500 votes.
Senator Martins’ remarks were brief. He wished John Ciotti well and encouraged those in attendance to help re-elect him. “John is fighting for us everyday” said Martins.
John Ciotti remarks look back over his years of service. “Anne’s instructions are simple” he said “when a constituent calls my office with a need … the only concern is how we help them”. He continued “party affiliation is never” a concern for Anne, his office manager. The audience erupted with applauds. Anne's work helping constituents extends from the very personal, giving of her time and resources beyond the call of duty, to connecting groups to various town and county services.
The event ended with the singing of “God bless America” by Mickey Kane and other fine Republican voices.
Friday, September 16, Ciotti’s Democratic opponent for the 3rd LD, Carrie Solages, is hosting community residents and dignitaries at a meet and greet fundraising event. EoL will be on hand to report back to the community about that event.| < Prev | Next > |
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