Cooper is a former Democratic majority leader of the Suffolk County Legislature. If the bill is approved out of committee, it will go before the full body of the Legislature at its next meeting. By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy. There will be time allotted for the public to speak at both meetings and legislators always welcome input from the public. The latest LI business news in your inbox Monday through Friday. The Social Psychology of Forgiveness by Gary Brumback ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) 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. Jon Cooper. 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. What Do the GOP Seditionists Offer Us Other Than Ripping America Apart & Oligarchy? Jon Cooper was elected to the Suffolk County Legislature in 1999 to represent the 18th Legislative District. Kevin McCarthy is No Edward Snowden -- But He Should Find the Comparison Flattering by Thomas Knapp ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) NORTHPORT:Copenhagen Bakery - 75 Woodbine Rd. HALESITE:7-Eleven - 126 New York Ave.HUNTINGTON VILLAGE:Bagel Works - 55 Wall StreetGood 2 Go Deli - 147 Woodbury Rd.Quick Stop Mart - Main St. @ Green St. MELVILLE:Red House Discount - 394 Old Walt Whitman Rd. Her (. 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. "It's a great honor to have this recognition by the ALDF, which is one of the leading national organizations in this field.". Jon Cooper (D) Jon Cooper (D) Jon Cooper (D) Republicans controlled the county legislature until a landmark election in November 2005 where three Republican seats switched to the Democrats, giving them control. But Justin defied the odds and made a full recovery. 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He said the company plans to focus all its research and development dollars on new leak detection products and to bring them to market more quickly.. If you value this article and the work of OpEdNews, please either Donate or Purchase a premium membership. Have These Politicians Done Their Homework? He is also the president and an owner of the Spectronics . 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." 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. Cooper is a former six-term Suffolk County, N.Y. legislator. Democratic fundraiser Jon Cooper bucked conventional political wisdom in 2007 when he declined to support Hillary Rodham Clintons presidential ambitions and threw his support behind up-and-coming U.S. Sen. Barack Obama. Thank you in advance for your support. 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. In 2015, hes doing it again. 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 On August 14, 2009 on a hot afternoon in Westbury, NY, I met with Jon Cooper who is the majority leader in the Suffolk County Legislature. William Spencer (D-Centerport), a pediatrician who won the 18th district in November. Weve heard back from over a dozen A-list celebrities that have signed on I cant tell you their names yet, Cooper said. And as a successful businessman, he was wary of Sanders, who has a socialist agenda. 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. 46: june . After a meeting with the Draft Biden team and a little back-and-forth, Cooper signed on as their fundraising czar. Majority Leader In addition he has named one of Americas top ten animal defenders by the ALDF. What Do the GOP Seditionists Offer Us Other Than Ripping America Apart & Oligarchy? He is a son of Nelida C. Lache of Miami and the late Roberto Mesa, who lived in Havana. Credit: David L. Pokress. Biden was always my top choice. For Cooper, becoming chair of the PAC represents a re-entry into presidential politics. When you factor in Joes integrity, honesty, and family values, thats exactly the sort of candidate the American people are yearning for.. The Road To Justice by Irene Fowler ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) How Consumer Drug Ads Gaslight Us by Martha Rosenberg ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) Jon Cooper Best known for his government work - he's the former majority leader of the Suffolk County Legislature - Jon Cooper is also a successful businessman. 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The event will also involve the ALDFs Facebook community in an attempt to reach more users. 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. But Cooper said it is all but inevitable. 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. 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.. Have you heard the news? A portion of the Spagnoli Road building will be rented for use as a factory and warehouse, and the renovations will be paid for by the landlord. However, I will not only oppose such a resolution but will also request that my colleagues likewise do so. The database is entirely funded by abusers registration fees and private donations. 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) I would like to take this opportunity to update the community about the status of the proposed cell tower at the Vanderbilt Museum. 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. The Maxess Road building will be purchased and renovated for use as an office, costing $6 million. Jon Cooper - Spot Speaks Tag: Jon Cooper 12 Comments Updated on October 17, 2010 Suffolk County, New York - You Rock! About Ukraine, Even Marianne Williamson Has Sold Out To Imperialism & Conventional Thinking by Mike Rivage-Seul ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) DIX HILLS:50% Off Cards - 705 Old Country Rd. 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. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, with Jon Schneider, a former political aide, outside the Suffolk County Legislature in Hauppauge on Jan. 3, 2012. Credit: Ed Betz By Rick Brand rick.brand . Cooper said placing an additional 15 to 20 surveillance cameras in high-crime areas, including but not limited to Huntington Station, would enhance the 28 cameras already installed under the. And I realized there had been some ill-fated PACs that Republicans had formed to stop Trump, but they had been unsuccessful.. All rights reserved. Jon Cooper (left), 54, is the Democratic majority leader of the Suffolk County Legislature in Hauppauge, N.Y. Cooper also served for six consecutive terms as Majority Leader of the Suffolk County Legislature, making him the longest serving Majority Leader in Suffolks history. 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. Cooper is a trailblazer for strong laws to protect animals, said Lisa Franzetta, the ALDFs director of communications. At 54 years of age, he is the president and owner of . All that Cooper can do now is offer advice to his successor, Legis. The family-owned company has been courted by economic developers from Ohio and Georgia. The registry, which operates in a similar fashion to sex offender registries, requires convicted animal abusers to register their names, addresses and photographs in the database. 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. Register for a user account. He graduated from Duke. Suffolk County Democratic Committee 1461 Lakeland Avenue, Suite #3 Bohemia, NY 11716 Tel: (631) 439-0400 - Fax: (631) 439-0404 Email: info@suffolkdems.com Suffolk County (/ s f k /) is the . In the same week Vermont became the fourth state in the United States to approve gay marriages, Suffolk Legis. There will be different posts every day of the week informing people of different actions they can take to protect animals in their community, different petitions to sign and advice on how to reach out to legislators in their area. 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. 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. 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. So, we wanted to try and find a way to remain on Long Island, he told the IDA board last week. 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. This post was contributed by a community member. Contact Us Go F.U.N.D. Cooper said Spectronics would move 95 employees to Melville and create 11 jobs within two years. Commemorating the Ten Years of Pope Francis' Papacy (REVIEW ESSAY) by Thomas Farrell ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) by Thom Hartmann ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) My office has determined that a formal legislative resolution would be required to approve the final contract for the cell tower at the Vanderbilt before construction could begin. Interview with Yasmine Hecker, CEO The 10-member Democratic/Working Families/Independence Party caucus majority of the Suffolk County Legislature has decided to retain Suffolk Legis. @ Pulaski50% Off Cards (IGA) - Larkfield Rd. In Praise of Inefficiency: Should We Serve the Economy or Should It Serve Us? Email: info@suffolkdems.com, Paid for by the Suffolk County Democratic Committee. 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. It has not reported raising any money to the Federal Election Commission. Mr. Cooper stated: "I am very pleased to lend my full support and offer my who 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. 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 . He is a member of the board of the Family Service League, a nonprofit organization in Suffolk County that offers assistance to needy families. Former Legis. Cooper said the 65-year-old company needs less space because of the sale of its ultraviolet testing lamps and radiometers division to the private-equity investment firm Ten Oaks Group in Charlotte, North Carolina, for an undisclosed amount. SOUTHDOWN:North Shore Pharmacy - 25 Southdown Rd. Still, he is not completely washing his hands of politics until the day he decides to return to the arena. It turns out, the next big thing found him: Superstorm Sandy and the Sandy [], Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is under observation at a New York hospital after being treated for a blood clot stemming from the concussion she sustained earlier this month. Suffolk County Legislature 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. Cooper will also be adding to the site with regular blog posts. 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. However, once the contract is finalized, it is possible (if not likely) that a resolution will be filed by Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy. 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). My chat with Awakened AI by Scott Baker ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) by Carl Petersen ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) In November 1999, Jon Cooper was elected Legislator for Suffolk County's 18th Legislative District, representing the town of Huntington. The views expressed in this post are the author's own. They earn, on average, $71,740 per year, records show. 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 Email: info@suffolkdems.com Whereas the old 'top-down' systems created stove-pipes and excessive secrecy that blocked information sharing and led to the 'failure to connect the dots' before 9-11, the bottom-up approach should be the main fix. Jon Cooper is thinking about running for the Senate But for now, Cooper remains coy. 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. Previously, Cooper held fundraisers for former Maryland Gov. 631: may 15, 1981 : sheriff of suffolk county vs. jail officers and employees of suffolk county: 451 mass. Jon Cooper is the Chairman at Democratic Coalition Against Trump. The County Democratic structure includes: Leadership Rich Schaffer - Chairman Eva Greguski - 1st Vice Chair CENTERPORT/HUNTINGTON:Carl's Main Street Deli - 237 East Main Street. Showdown in Nevada as Democratic Establishment Targets Party Chair by Norman Solomon ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) Another sign cited by supporters of an impending run is the fact that Bidens camp hasnt tried to quash the draft effort. He said he pulled away from Clinton because he said he couldnt sell her candidacy to his progressive friends. Our Veterans by Tom Gallagher ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) For me, supporting the effort to draft Joe Biden to run for president was a no-brainer, Cooper said. How long it will be until the urge to throw his hat in the ring comes again is unclear. Last year, Cooper initially agreed to raise funds for Clintons 2016 run, but then changed his mind. 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. Cooper and his spouse, Robert, have five adopted children together, including twins. Dworkin and Lucia work at the Washington, D.C., political firm Bulldog Finance Group. Saturday, May 2, 2009. 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. 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. He is also the president and an owner of the Spectronics Corporation, a. The question now is: What comes next for Long Islands first openly gay lawmaker? Jon Cooper. Clearly, nobody is better suited to carry on President Obamas legacy and continue the great work theyve done together, Cooper said. 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. He said it wont back Clinton, the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate, because she already has super PACs such as Priories USA helping her. 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. We are the volunteers whose grassroots activities give our candidates the edge in tough campaigns. By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy. Im going to be very picky about the next chapter in my life, Cooper said. 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Both bills, like others that were first of their kind, flooded the legislative chamber with those for and against. . Huntington, NY 11743 Robert Cooper, 51, legally changed his surname 21 years ago, soon after the first of the couples five children was adopted. Spectronics. 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). 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. We are united by principles and philosophy and we work together to make sure that our elected officials embody our beliefs. So many people recently 'died suddenly' - What's going on? From breaking news to special features and documentaries, the NewsdayTV team is covering the issues that matter to you. James T. Madore writes about Long Island business news including the economy, development, and the relationship between government and business. Cooper is thrilled to be both a co-sponsor and recognized animal rights activist. Dworkin was involved in efforts to draft Vice President Joe Biden or Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren as alternatives to Clinton. 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. If you've enjoyed this, sign up for our daily or weekly newsletter to get lots of great progressive content. T: 631-427-7000 Jon Cooper (left), 54, is the Democratic majority leader of the Suffolk County Legislature in Hauppauge, N.Y. Growing Liberal Fascism by Rob Kall ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) Imperialism as Philanthropy by David Swanson ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) Jon Cooper was elected to the Suffolk County Legislature in 1999 to represent the 18th Legislative District. A Real Town with a Huge Problem--How the Media Ignored the June 2008 Flood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Danny Schechter, the News Dissector's Plunder The . Me: The Linguistics of White Supremacy (Part III/Epilogue) by Rohn Kenyatta ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) Blowback from Stock Buybacks by Joel Joseph ( 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 announces his plan to create an Animal Abuser Registry, similar to the kind already in place for sex offenders. Long-Islander News The countys industrial development agency is helping Spectronics Corp. to move from Westbury to Melville, instead of out of state. In November 2007, the Democratic Party once again retained control over the Suffolk . 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. The latest LI business news in your inbox Monday through Friday. 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. Theres a broad base of support for Joe among both Obama fundraisers and grassroots volunteers. However, in light of the substantial economic challenges the County is currently facing, any further funding by the County of the museums operating budget is extremely unlikely. 698: june 23, 2008 : sheriff of suffolk county vs. jail officers and employees of suffolk county: 465 mass. COLD SPRING HARBOR:Cold Spring Plaza Deli - 15 Harbor Rd. Citing comments from people he described as Bidens inner circle, Cooper said in an interview Monday that he expects Biden to announce his presidential bid by the end of the month. Now that the Marriage Equality Act passed last summer, the couple is in no rush to renew the vows made in a 2009 commitment ceremony in Connecticut, Cooper said. Email: info@suffolkdems.com, Paid for by the Suffolk County Democratic Committee. 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. sheriff of middlesex county vs. commissioner of correction: 383 mass. But the Philadelphia-born former IBM executive scoffs at [], Gov. Find people in Arizona using our white pages. 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. Our Obsession with Violence and Money--. https://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/03/fashion/weddings/03Cooper.html. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Jon Cooper, the ex-Democratic majority leader from Lloyd Harbor, is credited with authoring some of the countys most progressive laws before he was term limited last year. If adopted, Cooper's proposed law would make . Ten Oaks plans to form a new company, Spectro-UV in Farmingdale, which will take on most of the division's 45 workers. Cooper found himself without a candidate. (by Page Views), I Divorced the Red States Years Ago by Rob Kall ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) 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 . Jon Schneider, at the time a deputy county executive, walks out of the Suffolk County Legislature in Hauppauge on Jan. 3, 2012. Credit: Newsday/Ed Betz By Rick Brand rick.brand@newsday.com July 7 . 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. Jon Cooper, president of Spectronics atthe Westbury facility which makes leak detection products. View Jonathan Cooper results in Arizona (AZ) including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Jon Cooper Tomgram: Alfred McCoy, The True Costs of War Over Taiwan by Tom Engelhardt ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews) Search for someone by name, phone number, zip code or address. 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. Theyre also are setting up groups at over 100 college campuses, to try to tap into the millennials who came out in droves for Clinton rival Sanders (I-Vt.), Cooper said. Anyone can read what you share. And that should give all fair-minded Americans pause.. Jon Cooper speaks during a meeting of the Long Island Association in Melville on March 9, 2016. Together, the buildings total 66,240 square feet compared with Spectronics Westbury base,which is 94,750 square feet. He also served as a major fundraiser, or bundler, in 2012 for Obamas re-election.