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Suffolk County Democrats Look to Bridget Fleming for County Legislature

Bridget Fleming
May
7
2015

Southampton Town Councilwoman Bridget Fleming has a big decision to make in the next two weeks: to run for another term on the town board and continue her work at a local level, or to throw her hat into the ring and run for county legislature.

Ms. Fleming said met with Rich Schaffer, chairman of the Suffolk County Democratic Committee, who offered her the Democratic nomination.

“The chairman and I talked about the campaign,” she said over the phone this week. “He offered considerable resources of the Suffolk County committee and I do feel if I were to run the race I’d have the wind in my sails,” she added.

“At the same time I have to say that I...| read more ››

Democrats Tap Fleming To Run For County Legislature

Councilwoman Bridget Fleming
May
5
2015

Suffolk County Democrats have tapped Southampton Town Councilwoman Bridget Fleming as their pick to replace County Legislator Jay Schneiderman, who is barred by term limits from seeking reelection this year.

Suffolk County Democratic Committee Chairman Rich Schaffer said he met with Ms. Fleming, a resident of Noyac, over the weekend to officially extend the party’s support. She would have the party’s nomination, barring a primary challenge in September.

Ms. Fleming said Tuesday morning that she was impressed by the proposed campaign strategy and honored by the opportunity. “If I run that race, if I get the nomination, I feel I would be running with the wind in my sails,” she said. “It’s an exciting process.”

Ms. Fleming said she plans...| read more ››

Suffolk Dems look to run S'hampton's Fleming for Leg. seat

May
3
2015

Suffolk Democrats appear ready to tap Southampton Town Board member Bridget Fleming for an open South Fork legislative seat of term limited Legis. Jay Schneiderman (I-Montauk).

Richard Schaffer, Suffolk Democratic chairman, met Saturday with Fleming in a bid to keep the second district seat in the majority Democratic caucus. Schaffer sought to enlist the five-year incumbent after trying to get veteran Assemb. Fred Thiele (I-Sag Harbor) to run.

Fleming, 55, of Noyak, is a former New York city assistant district attorney and was the top vote-getter among town board candidates in her last election in 2011. She lost in 2012 in a race against veteran GOP State Sen. Kenneth LaValle (R-Port Jefferson).

Republicans have endorsed Amos Goodman, 31, a financial...| read more ››

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