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06-10-2008, 08:27 AM
Foley's deputy making a quick exit back to old job
Rick Brand on Long Island, James T. Madore in Albany
June 9, 2008
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Deputy leaves after 4 months
After only four months on the job, Jon Schnder, Brookhaven Supervisor Brian Foley's $112,000-a-year deputy, is exiting to rejoin Rep. Timothy Bishop (D-Southampton).
Schnder, who departs at month's end, says it is a "personal decision," based both on his need for more time at home with his 8-month-old daughter and realizing that he likes dealing with federal issues, though the deputy's post gave him a "new appreciation" of town needs.
Schnder will make $84,000 a year in returning to Bishop. The leading contender to replace him in Brookhaven is James LaCarruba, who had been parks commissioner and now is assistant to the supervisor, party sources say.
The aide's departure comes only weeks after Foley announced plans to run for State Senate against 36-year incumbent Caesar Trunzo. Jesse Garcia, Brookhaven GOP leader, said, "It sounds like all the rats are jumping off the sinking ship. We'd only ask the last Democrat to turn out the lights."
"Mr. Garcia has never spoken to me, never met me and doesn't understand what motivates me," said Schnder. - Rick Brand
Rick Brand on Long Island, James T. Madore in Albany
June 9, 2008
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Deputy leaves after 4 months
After only four months on the job, Jon Schnder, Brookhaven Supervisor Brian Foley's $112,000-a-year deputy, is exiting to rejoin Rep. Timothy Bishop (D-Southampton).
Schnder, who departs at month's end, says it is a "personal decision," based both on his need for more time at home with his 8-month-old daughter and realizing that he likes dealing with federal issues, though the deputy's post gave him a "new appreciation" of town needs.
Schnder will make $84,000 a year in returning to Bishop. The leading contender to replace him in Brookhaven is James LaCarruba, who had been parks commissioner and now is assistant to the supervisor, party sources say.
The aide's departure comes only weeks after Foley announced plans to run for State Senate against 36-year incumbent Caesar Trunzo. Jesse Garcia, Brookhaven GOP leader, said, "It sounds like all the rats are jumping off the sinking ship. We'd only ask the last Democrat to turn out the lights."
"Mr. Garcia has never spoken to me, never met me and doesn't understand what motivates me," said Schnder. - Rick Brand