Political party Democratic Name Brian Beedenbender | Role Politician Party Democratic Party | |
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Occupation Politician, Chief of Staff to Supervisor Lesko, Former Suffolk County Legislator | ||
Brian Beedenbender (born May 11, 1980) is an American politician, former Suffolk County, New York Legislator, and former Chief of Staff to Brookhaven Supervisor Mark Lesko. Beedenbender won his election for Suffolk County Legislature for District 4 in 2007 at age 27. Beedenbender has served as Brookhaven Supervisor Mark Lesko's Chief of Staff since 2010. Beedenbender was selected as the Democrat nominee to run for Brookhaven Supervisor after Mark Lesko vacates his seat to become the Executive Director of Accelerate Long Island in September 2012.
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Biography
Beedenbender lives in Centereach and grew up in Selden. He received his Bachelor's degree from James Madison University and his Master's degree from the University of Delaware. Beedenbender started as an intern to Congressman Tim Bishop and later served as an aide to County Executive Steve Levy.
Suffolk County Legislator for District 4
During his term as Suffolk County Legislator, Beedenbender sponsored legislation to create Suffolk County Open Access, a website where residents and constituents can view financial and ethical information for governments and elected officials. He focused on veterans issues, creating a program to help veterans facing foreclosure and secured funding for a veteran's monument, and also worked on quality of life issues such as roads and parks. Beedenbender served as Chair of the Public Works and Transportation Committee.
Brookhaven Chief of Staff
While Chief of Staff in the Town of Brookhaven to Supervisor Mark Lesko, Beedenbender worked with Lesko on economic development projects like the Ronkonkoma Hub Transit-Oriented Development. Beedenbender also made proposals to the Brookhaven Town Board to streamline Town services and encourage public-private partnerships to save the Town money.