Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming announces she will not seek reelection and endorses Southampton Town Trustee Ann Welker to continue fighting for the residents of the 2nd Legislative District.
Bridget Fleming issued the following statement:
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In making this transition, I reflect with deep gratitude on the many connections I have made over the years - all the advocates throughout our communities who strive every day to make the world a better place. I am also immensely grateful to my team and my colleagues. We have accomplished so much, from simple traffic calming that saves lives, to major steps in reducing the impacts of climate change and reversing practices that damage the environment, to making our part of the world more welcoming and equitable. I know that Ann Welker is capable of continuing the fight with all of you. She is smart and committed, and has an impressive record of delivering for Southampton families. As I turn my attention more fully to my family and opportunities in the private sector, I am confident that there continues to be much important work to be accomplished in the Suffolk Legislature. Ann Welker is the right person for the job, and I look forward to supporting Ann’s campaign and her work once she is elected.”
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| Ann Welker |
“As a Southampton Trustee, I’m proud of my record of maintaining and protecting water quality; preserving public access to the water; and working with the Town Board on coastal related issues. I’m excited to take that experience to the Suffolk County Legislature to continue fighting for the residents of the South Fork. I have the highest respect for the exemplary work that Bridget has done in her years as an elected official, and I’m deeply honored to be considered for the position of Suffolk County Legislator."