Politics & Government

Lindsay Follows in His Father's Footsteps as County Legislator

Economic growth, drug issues are at top of his agenda.

Bill Lindsay III was sworn in as Suffolk County Legislator on January 2, succeeding his father, the late Presiding Officer Bill Lindsay. 

Lindsay representd Suffolk County’s 8th legislative district, which encompasses the communities of Bayport, Blue Point, Bohemia, Holbrook, Holtsville, Oakdale, Sayville, West Sayville and parts of North Patchogue.

“I am truly humbled to have been elected to serve the people of this district and I am very proud to follow in the footsteps of the many great legislators before me,” said Lindsay. 

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Lindsay, a native to the 8th legislative district, graduated from Sachem High School in 1990 and St. Joseph’s College, Patchogue Campus, in 1994; earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He has worked as an insurance broker for the past 20 years, his most recent job being Regional Vice-President of the Capacity Group.

Lindsay said his goals a legislator are to promote local economic growth, facilitate business creation and expansion, revitalize downtowns, protect the environment, attack the drug problem on Long Island, and make government more accessible for all Suffolk County residents.

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To contact Legislator Lindsay call 631-854-9611 or email him at William.Lindsay@suffolkcountyny.gov.


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