Cooper and his spouse, Robert, have five adopted children together, including twins. The Road To Justice by Irene Fowler ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) Suffolk County Legislator Jon Cooper (center) is joined by peace officers from the Suffolk County SPCA, animal rights advocates and both two-legged and four-legged supporters as he. William Spencer (D-Centerport), a pediatrician who won the 18th district in November. E: info@longislandergroup.com, (Message automatically replaces this text), Cooper Tapped As Draft Biden Money Czar. The 10-member Democratic/Working Families/Independence Party caucus majority of the Suffolk County Legislature has decided to retain Suffolk Legis. 631: may 15, 1981 : sheriff of suffolk county vs. jail officers and employees of suffolk county: 451 mass. Jon Cooper (left), 54, is the Democratic majority leader of the Suffolk County Legislature in Hauppauge, N.Y. There will be time allotted for the public to speak at both meetings and legislators always welcome input from the public. Suffolk County (/ s f k /) is the . Deputy county executives Jon Kaiman and Vanessa Baird-Streeter, who led the search committee and the panel that submitted the Suffolk County Police Reform and Reinvention Task Force Report, said . In Praise of Inefficiency: Should We Serve the Economy or Should It Serve Us? She is also the impressario of the Itinerant Book Show as well as the program director of the REZ Reading Series in Kew Gardens, NY. Cooper is a former six-term Suffolk County, N.Y. legislator. Login, The Huntingtonian Copyright 2021 All Rights Reserved, Facebook Comments must be signed into Facebook, Half Hollow Hills Central School District, South Huntington Union Free School District. To View Comments or Join the Conversation: "Rob Kall has certainly acquired the firsthand experiences and knowledge gained through interviews to deliver some interesting insights about the "bottom-up" information revolution. Jon Cooper (left), 54, is the Democratic majority leader of the Suffolk County Legislature in Hauppauge, N.Y. Jon Cooper is thinking about running for the Senate Email: info@suffolkdems.com, Paid for by the Suffolk County Democratic Committee. Commemorating the Ten Years of Pope Francis' Papacy (REVIEW ESSAY), Still Waiting For The School Board To Take Action, About Ukraine, Even Marianne Williamson Has Sold Out To Imperialism & Conventional Thinking, Behind the Self-Defeating Approach toward the National Protest against the US War on Russia in Ukraine, Fox "News" and the Dominion defamation lawsuit, U.S. has Opposed All Peace Initiatives for Ukraine, There Is No Upside to Vouchers; by Josh Cowan at the Diane Ravitch blog. Martin OMalley and had announced conditional support for him, expecting Biden wouldnt run but still hoping that he would. Jon Cooper headed to another New England state to pick up his marriage license. The database can then be accessed by the public. Cooper will also be adding to the site with regular blog posts. And as a successful businessman, he was wary of Sanders, who has a socialist agenda. Jon Cooper - Spot Speaks Tag: Jon Cooper 12 Comments Updated on October 17, 2010 Suffolk County, New York - You Rock! He was an early major fundraiser for Obama in 2008 when most New Yorkers backed Clinton. I believe that many of my legislative colleagues will be inclined to support the cell tower contract because it would bring much-needed revenue to the Vanderbilt Museum. Suffolk County has a responsibility to maintain the integrity of the Vanderbilt Museum and its mission. Copyright 2023 Newsday. Jon Cooper was elected to the Suffolk County Legislature in 1999 to represent the 18th Legislative District. Im very excited to have this role in the national campaign, Cooper said. Mr. Cooper stated: I am very pleased to lend my full support and offer my wholehearted endorsement on behalf of Joe Dujmics candidacy for New York States 10th Assembly District. Person Jon Cooper Summary Overview Number of Founded Organizations 1 CB Rank (Person) 235 Primary Job Title Chairman Primary Organization Democratic Coalition Against Trump Location New York, New York, United States Regions Greater New York Area, East Coast, Northeastern US Gender Male A Real Town with a Huge Problem--How the Media Ignored the June 2008 Flood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Jon Cooper is the Chairman at Democratic Coalition Against Trump. Join Facebook to connect with Jon Cooper and others you may know. Tomgram: Alfred McCoy, The True Costs of War Over Taiwan by Tom Engelhardt ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) This post was contributed by a community member. Robert Cooper, 51, legally changed his surname 21 years ago, soon after the first of the couples five children was adopted. Behind the Self-Defeating Approach toward the National Protest against the US War on Russia in Ukraine by Stansfield Smith ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) @ Jericho, EAST NORTHPORT:D & D Stationery - Larkfield Rd. But the consensus had been in the media and beyond that he wasnt running, particularly after the tragic passing of his son, Beau, Cooper said of the former Delaware Attorney General who died of brain cancer May 30. San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley), Total number of current Jobs the person has, Number of news articles that reference the Person. Jon Cooper, a Democrat political operative and influencer, blasted to his 1.2 million followers photos of a random white man and his purported name, "Lynn Dee Walker." "Earlier reports were that they were looking for a young man who was 'possibly Black,'" Cooper wrote. Jon Cooper. How Consumer Drug Ads Gaslight Us by Martha Rosenberg ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) Go F.U.N.D. When you factor in Joes integrity, honesty, and family values, thats exactly the sort of candidate the American people are yearning for.. in Westbury to 135 Maxess Rd. Suffolk County Legislator Jon Cooper (center) is joined by peace officers from the Suffolk County SPCA, animal rights advocates and both two-legged and four-legged supporters as he announces his plan to create an Animal Abuser Registry, similar to the kind already in place for sex offenders. In 2015, hes doing it again. Tom Brune covers the White House, Congress, the Supreme Court and the federal government from Washington, D.C. Privacy Policy |Terms of service |Subscription terms |Your ad choices |Cookie Settings |California Privacy Rights |About Us |Contact Newsday |Reprints & permissions |Advertise with Newsday |Help. Cooper said Spectronics did explore the possibility of relocating to Ohio and Georgia, and the cost structure in both of those states is an awful lot lower than Long Island. He was honored by the Long Island Press as one of the 50 Most Powerful Long Islanders, reflecting the dramatic impact he has had on our community and most recently won the Long Island Presss prestigious Citizen of the Year Award for 2012, along with his spouse, Rob, for their advocacy for Same-sex marriage. Jon Cooper was the author of Suffolk's landmark legislation that banned the use of hand-held cell phones while driving. Its likely that I would run for office again because I really did enjoy the past 12 years and I did find it very fulfilling, but its got to be the right match for me, Cooper said from his day job at his family business, Westbury-based Spectronics Corporation, a UV equipment manufacturer. In November 1999, Jon was elected Legislator for the 18th Legislative District in Suffolk County, which encompasses the northern portions of Huntington Township. U.S. He is also the president and an owner of the Spectronics Corporation, a manufacturer in Westbury, N.Y., that makes ultraviolet lighting equipment and fluorescent materials. He was adopted by a Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) officer and he was named the official mascot for National Justice for Animals Week 2011. Joe Dujmic, candidate for New York State Assemblys 10th District received a major endorsement from former Suffolk County Legislator and Majority Leader Hon. For a premium, you can also see their phone number and run a background check to get ahold of criminal records, bankruptcies, marriage . Cooper said in a news release about his new role: Our mission over the next five months is to help ensure that everyone is aware of Mr. Trumps long record of distortions, lies and even fraud. Sincerely, Jon Cooper Majority Leader Suffolk County Legislature (631) 854-4500 Facebook Comments must be signed into Facebook Lerner serves as the PACs executive director. T: 631-427-7000 Long-Islander News But, according to published reports, Biden has received encouragement from his sons to run, including from Beau shortly before his death. The latest LI business news in your inbox Monday through Friday. He is the son of Florence Cooper and B. William Cooper of Lloyd Harbor, N.Y. His father is a founder and the chief executive of Spectronics. Most Popular Articles by this Author: (View All Most Popular Articles by this Author) After a meeting with the Draft Biden team and a little back-and-forth, Cooper signed on as their fundraising czar. I thought there was a need for a home for Hillary supporters, [Sen.] Bernie [Sanders] supporters and disaffected Republicans to make sure Donald Trump does not become the next president, Cooper said. The IDA board gave preliminary approval for a tax deal consisting of a sales-tax exemption of up to $124,930 on the purchase of construction materials, fixtures and furnishings, and property-tax savings of $815,640 over 15 years, or a 29% reduction. 46: june . PO Box 1930 He started in high school working to protect animals and, as Jon Cooper ends his tenure as a Suffolk County legislator, that's been a major legacy. However, Spectronics president Jon Cooper said the family prefers to stay here, where his father and uncle invented the leak detection technology thats now used in automobiles, refrigeration equipment, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems around the globe. Imperialism as Philanthropy by David Swanson ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) Together, the buildings total 66,240 square feet compared with Spectronics Westbury base,which is 94,750 square feet. Saturday, May 2, 2009. While content to wait for the right time to make his comeback, he is hoping that the Suffolk legislature will remain civil, unlike Nassau, where the partisan gridlock often resembles that of Congress. Get the Biz Briefing newsletter! . He is a son of Nelida C. Lache of Miami and the late Roberto Mesa, who lived in Havana. Suffolk County Legislator Jon Cooper has been named co-sponsor of the Animal Legal Defense Fund's National Justice for Animals Week which starts today. Jon Cooper is thinking about running for the Senate, View All Most Popular Articles by this Author, Danny Schechter, the News Dissector's Plunder, A Real Town with a Huge Problem--How the Media Ignored the June 2008 Flood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Jon Cooper is on Facebook. Email: info@suffolkdems.com, Paid for by the Suffolk County Democratic Committee. We are the volunteers whose grassroots activities give our candidates the edge in tough campaigns. Nathan Heller on "The End of the English Major" (REVIEW ESSAY) by Thomas Farrell ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) Jon Cooper speaks during a meeting of the Long Island Association in Melville on March 9, 2016. Suffolk County Legislator Jon Cooper (center) is joined by peace officers from the Suffolk County SPCA, animal rights advocates and supporters as he announces his plan to create an Animal Abuser Registry, similar to the kind already in place for sex offenders. by Carl Petersen ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) Cooper, a former six-term Suffolk County legislator and businessman from Lloyd Harbor, has been tapped to be the national finance chair of Draft Biden 2016, a super PAC formed in hopes of convincing Biden to run for president. Cooper was a top bundler for Obama in 2012, raking in over $1 million for his re-election campaign, and he expects other Obama backers to join the cause. If we are going to keep it from reverting back to the Vanderbilt family, with all the uncertainty that would entail, we need to work together now. Last year, Cooper initially agreed to raise funds for Clintons 2016 run, but then changed his mind. He was honored by the Long Island Press as one| read more , Suffolk County Democratic Committee 1461 Lakeland Avenue, Suite #3 Bohemia, NY 11716 Tel: (631) 439-0400 - Fax: (631) 439-0404 View Jonathan Cooper results in Arizona (AZ) including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. But the Philadelphia-born former IBM executive scoffs at [], Gov. I would like to take this opportunity to update the community about the status of the proposed cell tower at the Vanderbilt Museum. Joe Dujmic, candidate for New York State Assembly's 10th District received a major endorsement from former Suffolk County Legislator and Majority Leader Hon. Anyone can read what you share. Jon Cooper and Robert Cooper were married Thursday at Binney Park in Old Greenwich, Conn. Ann S. Isaacson, a justice of the peace in Greenwich, officiated. Search for someone by name, phone number, zip code or address. Jon Cooper, the former Suffolk County legislator and major fundraiser for President Barack Obama, said Wednesday that he will be chairman of a new super PAC that will raise money to defeat. @ Clay Pitts. I would be surprised if I dont run for something, he said. When the Suffolk County Legislature holds its first meeting of the New Year on Tuesday, among those missing from the cast of characters will be the one lawmaker who has arguably made the most headlines over the past decade. Her (. Biden was always my top choice. And that should give all fair-minded Americans pause.. If we are going to keep it from reverting back to the Vanderbilt family, with all the uncertainty that would entail, we need to work together now. Europe, Menlo Park, China), Where the person is located (e.g. The countys industrial development agency is helping Spectronics Corp. to move from Westbury to Melville, instead of out of state. Cooper, president of Spectronics Corp. in Westbury, said he signed on last week to the super PAC, named Keep America Great, which aims to raise money to run television and digital ads to stop Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential candidate. Ten Oaks plans to form a new company, Spectro-UV in Farmingdale, which will take on most of the division's 45 workers. Growing Liberal Fascism by Rob Kall ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) Posted by j dial ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) Fox "News" and the Dominion defamation lawsuit by Dan Cooper ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) Joe is that candidate.. In the same week Vermont became the fourth state in the United States to approve gay marriages, Suffolk Legis. (631) 854-4500, You must be logged in to post a comment What Do the GOP Seditionists Offer Us Other Than Ripping America Apart & Oligarchy? His recent racist attacks against a respected federal judge, his fervent support of assault weapons even after the mass murder in Orlando, his mocking of people with disabilities all provide a window into his heart and soul. Clearly, nobody is better suited to carry on President Obamas legacy and continue the great work theyve done together, Cooper said. 698: june 23, 2008 : sheriff of suffolk county vs. jail officers and employees of suffolk county: 465 mass. Previously, Cooper held fundraisers for former Maryland Gov. He also served as a major fundraiser, or bundler, in 2012 for Obamas re-election. Thank you in advance for your support. At 54 years of age, he is the president and owner of . OpEdNews depends upon can't survive without your help. Legislator Cooper was the obvious choice to co-sponsor [National Justice for Animals Week].The events for the week will be held online on the ALDFs website. In November 1999, Jon Cooper was elected Legislator for Suffolk County's 18th Legislative District, representing the town of Huntington. Dworkin and Lucia work at the Washington, D.C., political firm Bulldog Finance Group. Cooper is a trailblazer for strong laws to protect animals, said Lisa Franzetta, the ALDFs director of communications. If ever there were a time to break the peace, it would be while the legislature is trying to redraw the legislative district maps following the last censuswhen gerrymandering and power grab are the accusations du jour. He is also the president and an owner of the Spectronics . Keep America Great was created in March by Nate Lerner, a Democratic political operative who has worked in Pennsylvania and now is based in New York. He previously served as Albany bureau chief. To date, no such resolution has been filed. We are united by principles and philosophy and we work together to make sure that our elected officials embody our beliefs. CENTERPORT/HUNTINGTON:Carl's Main Street Deli - 237 East Main Street. About Ukraine, Even Marianne Williamson Has Sold Out To Imperialism & Conventional Thinking by Mike Rivage-Seul ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) Andrew Cuomo spent most of 2012 in what can often be a shaky second act for politicians following rave reviews of his first year he was searching for the next big thing. He also said he had been urged in the past to run for county executive and most recently, to challenge state Sen. Carl Marcellino (R-Syosset). He said he pulled away from Clinton because he said he couldnt sell her candidacy to his progressive friends. Privacy Policy |Terms of service |Subscription terms |Your ad choices |Cookie Settings |California Privacy Rights |About Us |Contact Newsday |Reprints & permissions |Advertise with Newsday |Help. Jon Cooper, the former Suffolk County legislator and major fundraiser for President Barack Obama, said Wednesday that he will be chairman of a new super PAC that will raise money to defeat Donald Trump but not to support Hillary Clinton. UA's positive history with TEs a draw for recruit, Second-place clubs clash as Lightning host Flyers, Leafs, Lightning face off looking for fresh start, TRAIKOS: Matchups matter even more in playoffs, Lightning Look to Rebound From Rare Misstep vs. Blackhawks, Lightning try to stretch streak to 12 in Vegas, Lightning look to continue winning ways against Stars, Caps stop Lightning to sweep season series, NHL coaching culture undergoes sweeping changes. He said it wont back Clinton, the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate, because she already has super PACs such as Priories USA helping her. And I realized there had been some ill-fated PACs that Republicans had formed to stop Trump, but they had been unsuccessful.. The Social Psychology of Forgiveness by Gary Brumback ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) Im going to be very picky about the next chapter in my life, Cooper said. Spectronics. I also invite you to work with us in finding an alternative site for a cell tower to address the very real public safety concerns in areas of the surrounding community. Register for a user account. In November 2007, the Democratic Party once again retained control over the Suffolk . By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy. As soon as a resolution is filed, my office will be able to will notify all interested parties of the dates of the committee meeting and General Legislature meeting. Kall's concept would seem to interface equally well with the founding fathers' idealism in setting forth their democratic theory of governance as with the realism that makes the multi-sourced, bottom-up Wikipedia work. Theres a broad base of support for Joe among both Obama fundraisers and grassroots volunteers. Serving the opinion leaders of Long Island, Suffolk County Legislator Jon Cooper (center) is joined by peace officers from the Suffolk County SPCA, animal rights advocates and both two-legged and four-legged supporters as he announces his plan to create an Animal Abuser Registry, similar to the kind already in place for sex offenders. He was honored by the Long Island Press as one of the. Me: The Linguistics of White Supremacy (Part III/Epilogue), Kevin McCarthy is No Edward Snowden -- But He Should Find the Comparison Flattering, Showdown in Nevada as Democratic Establishment Targets Party Chair, Tomgram: Alfred McCoy, The True Costs of War Over Taiwan, Nathan Heller on "The End of the English Major" (REVIEW ESSAY). I encourage all supporters of the museum to join the newly reconstituted Friends of the Vanderbilt group, become a member of the museum and/or sponsor a new planetarium seat. by Thom Hartmann ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) He will be a strong and vocal advocate for all Long Islanders and I look forward to having him represent my family and me in Albany., Jon Cooper was elected to the Suffolk County Legislature in 1999 to represent the 18th Legislative District. Have These Politicians Done Their Homework? Joe Dujmic, candidate for New York State Assemblys 10th District received a major endorsement from former Suffolk County Legislator and Majority Leader Hon. Lots of folks are whispering in my ear.. If adopted, Coopers proposed law would make Suffolk County the first municipality in the nation to have an Animal Abuser Registry, At age 83, Edith Windsor gets plenty of compliments for her courage to take on the federal government in a landmark case that has put attitudes about gay America squarely before the Supreme Court. SOUTHDOWN:North Shore Pharmacy - 25 Southdown Rd. Interview with Yasmine Hecker, CEO Cooper, a former six-term Suffolk County legislator and businessman from Lloyd Harbor, has been tapped to be the national finance chair of Draft Biden 2016, a super PAC formed in hopes of convincing Biden to run for president. For me, supporting the effort to draft Joe Biden to run for president was a no-brainer, Cooper said. Joe is a true Democrat and a rising star in our party. Were initially going to be planning a series of star-studded events in New York and in Los Angeles in the coming weeks. "This is an issue that has been very close to my heart for years," Cooper said. Both bills, like others that were first of their kind, flooded the legislative chamber with those for and against. I was approached a couple of weeks ago by Keep America Great, a super PAC formed not necessarily to support a Democratic candidate, but to oppose Donald Trump, Cooper said in a telephone interview. Cooper found himself without a candidate. in the Last 2 Days If you value this article and the work of OpEdNews, please either Donate or Purchase a premium membership. Joe is a true Democrat and a rising star in our party. Suffolk County Democratic Committee 1461 Lakeland Avenue, Suite #3 Bohemia, NY 11716 Tel: (631) 439-0400 - Fax: (631) 439-0404 Email: info@suffolkdems.com The latest LI business news in your inbox Monday through Friday. James T. Madore writes about Long Island business news including the economy, development, and the relationship between government and business. The County Democratic structure includes: Leadership Rich Schaffer - Chairman Eva Greguski - 1st Vice Chair Our Obsession with Violence and Money--. Suffolk Notebook: Cooper Pulls Puppy Mill Bill, Guldi Pleads Guilty - Riverhead, NY - Former Suffolk legislator receives concurrent sentences; alleged serial bank robber arrested on Friday. 584: june 14, 2013 : sheriff vs. gillow: 320 mass. (by Page Views), I Divorced the Red States Years Ago by Rob Kall ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) So many people recently 'died suddenly' - What's going on? Among its members will be representatives of the Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council and the county's consumer affairs . Contact Us But for us, there is more than just the bottom line because we do think of our employees as family. He graduated from Duke. However, once the contract is finalized, it is possible (if not likely) that a resolution will be filed by Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy. Mr. Cooper stated: "I am very pleased to lend my full support and offer my who As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. In return, I ask that friends and neighbors of the Vanderbilt Museum commit to assisting us in coming up with creative, revenue-producing ideas that will help the museum become self-sustaining. The family-owned company has been courted by economic developers from Ohio and Georgia. His last major bills created an animal abuse registry for those convicted of harming their pets that pet stores will have to check before each animal sale. Still, he is not completely washing his hands of politics until the day he decides to return to the arena. Spectronics plans to move from its longtime home at 956 Brush Hollow Rd. The law, officially entitled Justins Law, was inspired by a particular incident that occurred in Suffolk County last May when a Doberman mix named Justin was found locked inside a bedroom, emaciated and not expected to survive the mistreatment. As someone who shares my support of both government and corporate whistleblowing -- which is nothing more than encouraging greater horizontal sharing of information, I commend Rob Kall's important work on this topic." Me: The Linguistics of White Supremacy (Part III/Epilogue) by Rohn Kenyatta ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews)
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