Trish Bergin

Thanks for visiting TrishBergin.com!

I''''ve been encouraged by some of my visitors to BLOG!! I love to talk about the issues so here we go on that BLOG idea-
I want everyone to know that I am excited to be running for Islip Town Board.

I am a lifelong resident of Islip Town. I grew up in Ronkonkoma. My husband Randy grew up in West Islip. We currently live in Oakdale, and decided to raise out kids in this town. We are excited to move our growing family (three boys now) to East Islip.

I want you to know how absolutely thrilled I am to see all of the energy and enthusiasm being generated by my interest in running for public office. It is incredibly encouraging. So thank you for logging on and sharing your ideas.

As a member of Town Board, I will see to it that government is accessible and spending is kept in check. The only way we can keep taxes down is to keep spending down. I can appreciate the current administrations ambitions to create a public access tv show for our town. However, when we are faced with a recession and the possibility of layoffs at Town Hall, I just don''''t feel the timing is right. Nor, do I feel the programming is right. More on that in a minute.

The economy is hurting and the people of Islip are working hard to hold onto their jobs and stay in their homes. Is a tv station in Islip a good idea right now? I say no. And here is why:

The current administration has a great idea that IS paved with good intentions. I do feel this way. However, the current administration wants to create sports programming. A CABLEVISION channel ENTIRELY dedicated to High School sports is ALREADY being formulated!!
This new channel will launch in about two months!!!
It will be a 24 hour HIGH SCHOOL sports network, FULLY dedicated to Long Island kids! The production will be top notch!! So WHY waste taxpayer money on programming of which you simply can''''t compete.

Look, I''''ve got three little boys in lacrosse and I assist in coaching. But the fact is, these are tough economic times and we need to stop spending on concepts that are ALREADY out there.

The Cablevision/Verizon grants says we should make GOVERNMENT more accessible to residents. My interpretation of that is, we broadcast town board meetings for seniors who can''''t make a meeting.

We create a fiber optic feed out of town hall for emergency situations if the Supervisor needs to address the community. That is MY interpretation of "public access of government."

The money offered by Cablevision and Verizon can be used in so many other programs that are hurting right now during these tough economic times.

If the economy RECOVERS, and the current administration wants to create a public tv access channel that allows our seniors to view the public board meeting (low post production costs) then I would be happy to work with this administration on this issue.

Look, I know a thing or two about tv. Right now is NOT the time to get involved in a venture THIS costly.

Lets focus on saving jobs- not spending money!

NEWS outside of today''''s BLOG is below:

IF you like what I have to say and you would like to give me your support- I promise to work with lawmakers on EVERY level of government, and see to it that change is made, jobs are created, spending is lowered and your tax dollars are not wasted.

If you are interested in contributing to my campaign, I thank you in advance for your support. Please note that political contributions are not tax deductible.

Donations can be made to:

Friends for Trish Bergin
P.O. Box 349
Oakdale NY 11769
(limited to 2,350.00 dollars per person.)

Or if you prefer to donate by credit card, you can click on the Paypal Donate button below. And Thank you again for your support.

SECOND FUNDRAISER!!!

Tellers Chophouse
Main Street
Islip NY

Monday June 22nd. 6-9pm
150.00 per person.
Please email me at:
patriciabergin@hotmail.com if you did not get an invite and need more information.

Donations can also be made to:

"Friends for Trish Bergin"
P.O. BOX 349
Oakdale, NY 11769

Be sure to include your NAME and ADDRESS on the check, so we can mail you your tickets.

As a news reporter, I have always made myself as accessible to viewers as possible to get feedback and ideas. I will continue to do so because your input is important to me.

Also, if you want to be a volunteer I''''d love to have you on my team.

email me at:
patriciabergin@hotmail.com

Thank You Again-
Trish Bergin

SECOND FUNDRAISER!!!

Tellers Chophouse
Main Street
Islip NY

Monday June 22nd. 6-9pm
150.00 per person.
Please email me at:
patriciabergin@hotmail.com if you did not get an invite and need more information.

Donations can also be made to:

"Friends for Trish Bergin"
P.O. BOX 349
Oakdale, NY 11769

Be sure to include your NAME and ADDRESS on the check, so we can mail you your tickets.

As a news reporter, I have always made myself as accessible to viewers as possible to get feedback and ideas. I will continue to do so because your input is important to me.

Also, if you want to be a volunteer I''''d love to have you on my team.

email me at:
patriciabergin@hotmail.com
or call

631-275-8146

Thank You Again-
Trish Bergin