Suffolk County Legislator - 5th District
Democratic, Independent, Working Families
Kara Hahn (Incumbent)
Background:
DEMOCRATIC
Hahn, 48, is running on the Democratic, Working Families and Independence party lines. She is seeking her fifth term. Previously she was a communications director for the Suffolk County Legislature.
Policies:
- As chair of the environment committee, she said protecting the sole-source aquifer from emerging contaminants, including 1,4-dioxane and perfluorinated compounds, is a top priority, as is nitrogen pollution.
- As parks committee chair, she has worked to improve accessibility and protect public land from dumping and vandalism.
- She also highlighted her work to combat the opioid drug epidemic, including sponsoring a law that put Narcan in police sector cars, and putting follow-up treatment plans in place for overdose victims. She’s also worked to train school coaches to recognize signs of addictions.
Republican
John McCormack
Background:
REPUBLICAN
McCormack, 27, is running on the Republican line. He did not respond to multiple messages seeking comment.