Politics & Government
Islip Town Council Race Now In Need of Democrats
Published reports say Ken Mangan and Dafny Irizarry have removed themselves as candidates, citing work responsibilities.
Republicans Steve Flotteron and Trish Bergin Weichbrodt are running for re-election this fall for their seats on the Islip Town Council. Who their opponents will be is now unknown.
Newsday reported that Ken Mangan of Sayville and Dafny Irizarry of East Islip have backed out of the race citing increasing work commitments.
Several names including Astrid Fidelia of Islip, former Islip Democratic Party Chairman Ivan Young and Deborah Slinkosky are being floated as possible replacement candidates.
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Gerry Pallotta, Islip Democratic Committee chairman, did not address questions about the departure of both candidates. He told Newsday that Mangan and Irizarry are “excellent candidates” who would have made excellent members of the town council.
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