Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn Resigns to Assume Role as Long Island Deputy Director for State Parks Department

Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn officially stepped down from her role within the Legislature on Monday to take up a new position as the Long Island deputy director for the state Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Department. Hahn, a 52-year-old Democrat, is term-limited, and her tenure was set to conclude at the end of 2023. Addressing the media, Hahn confirmed that Monday, August 14th marked her final day serving in the legislature. The announcement was communicated via email to her campaign supporters.

In her email, Hahn shared, "The decision to leave before my term officially ended was a difficult one for me to make. Many of you know parks are my passion, and I have been offered a unique opportunity to continue to serve the people, our community, and the environment as Deputy Regional Director for the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation on Long Island."

Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn File Photo

Fellow legislator Manny Esteban conveyed his sentiments, stating, "It was a pleasure working with Legislator Hahn on legislation to benefit the entire community, and I wish her well." Meanwhile, Legislator Anthony Piccirillo offered his well wishes, saying, "I wish Legislator Hahn nothing but the best in her future endeavors. She worked hard representing her constituents and fought for causes that she was deeply passionate about. I will miss our debates around the horseshoe."