Patrick Halpin

Patrick Halpin earned a high school diploma from West Babylon High School. Halpin has served as the Suffolk County Executive and the chairman of the Suffolk County Water Authority.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Pat Halpin has spent decades getting things done for Long Island families. As County Executive, he created the Long Island Housing Partnership to expand housing options and launched community-based policing and anti-domestic violence programs. As Suffolk Water Authority Chairman, he set the standard for the best drinking water in the nation. Now he’s ready to bring that same work ethic and proven track record to Congress.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Fighting for a Life That's Affordable:

It shouldn't be this hard to build a life on Long Island. Every day I meet working families who are doing everything right, but still feel like they're falling behind. Housing costs too much, groceries are more expensive than ever, childcare is out of reach for too many families, and everyday bills keep going up while paychecks struggle to keep pace. Too many young people can't afford to stay here, and too many seniors are being forced to leave the communities they helped build. I believe that if you work hard and play by the rules, you should be able to build a good life right here on Long Island. In Congress, I'll fight to make everyday life more affordable.Healthcare is a Right, Not a Privilege

Healthcare shouldn't depend on your ZIP code, your job, or your bank account. Too many families are paying more every year for insurance, prescription drugs, and medical care while giant healthcare corporations make record profits. Andrew Garbarino promised to protect Medicaid and then turned around and voted to gut New Yorkers Healthcare which will result in over 1.5 million New Yorkers losing healthcare coverage and over 13 Billion in cuts this year alone.

We have the most innovative healthcare system in the world—but it's also the most expensive. We don't need to copy another country. We do need to be humble enough to learn and take the best ideas and incorporate them here at home.Safe Communities & Sensible Immigration

Keeping our communities safe starts with strong leadership, support for law enforcement, and an immigration system that is secure, orderly, and fair. As Suffolk County Executive, I worked side-by-side with the the Police to strengthen public safety, negotiate a long-overdue police contract, improve officer training and equipment, protect victims of domestic violence, and reclaim neighborhoods from crime. In Congress, I'll fight to support our police, secure our borders, combat fentanyl and human trafficking, and fix our broken immigration system with common-sense solutions that keep Long Island families safe while upholding the values that has made America a shining beacon of hope and prosperity.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Healthcare, Environment, Social Security and cleaning up Washington Corruption.