Candidate Profile: Mary Kate Mullen​ For Islip Town Council

LONG ISLAND, NY - Suffolk County residents will be hitting the polls next month to elect several local representatives.

In addition to local town and village races, residents should look into who will be running to represent one of the 18 legislative districts in Suffolk County. This year, Election Day falls on Tuesday, November 5.

In anticipation of the big day, Patch asked candidates in the contested races to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Mary Kate Mullen, 49, of Bayport is running for re-election to Islip Town Council.

The incumbent and her husband of 18 years, James Most, have three children ages 17, 15 and 11.

Mullen (R) received her Bachelor's degree from Fairfield University and her Juris Doctorate from St. John’s University School of Law.

Before she was elected as councilwoman, she worked as an attorney for 24 years.

Check out Patch's full Q&A with Mullen below:

Patch: The single most pressing issue facing our community is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Mullen: The high cost of living on Long Island. I will continue to keep costs down in Islip without sacrificing services for the taxpayers.

P: What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

M: Education, training and experience. My opponents have no experience in working in government. I’m a former Assistant District Attorney who prosecuted cases for the people of Suffolk County. With my legal background and four years on the Town Board, I will continue to be an advocate for the people of Islip.

P: Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

M: As the Town Board member on the opioid task force, I will continue to fight to end the opioid crisis within the Town of Islip. If elected, I will work to improve the infrastructure throughout the Town, including adding sewers, dredging of Browns River in Sayville, and paving of roads throughout the entire town.

P: What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

M: I helped secure funding for dredging of Homan’s Creek and for the Bayport Hamlet study. I worked to cut the costs of the animal shelter before we approved a bond to fund the construction. Such efforts show an ability to get the job done.

P: The best advice ever shared with me was ...

M: If you work hard, success will follow.

P: What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

M: I get results, and will continue to listen to what the people want in Islip.