Insights on Today’s Issues and Tomorrow’s Challenges
Congressman Tom Suozzi will address current national and regional issues affecting Long Island, offering insights into the major policy debates shaping our communities and the country. Drawing on his experience in Congress and his leadership on key bipartisan caucuses, he will discuss topics such as the economy, taxes, immigration and border security, infrastructure, and the challenges facing America’s middle class.
Following his remarks, Congressman Suozzi will participate in a community discussion. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a thoughtful exchange about the challenges ahead and the role citizens can play in strengthening our democracy.
This program offers a valuable opportunity to hear directly from a member of Congress and to take part in a meaningful conversation about the future of Long Island and the nation.
Representative Tom Suozzi, trained as an attorney and CPA, represents New York’s Third Congressional District. He currently serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means, including the Subcommittees on Oversight and on Tax, and is Co-Chair of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus.
Congressman Suozzi previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2017 to 2022, where he was a member of the Ways and Means Committee and served on both the Oversight and Tax Policy subcommittees. He was Vice-Chair of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus and Co-Chair of the bipartisan Long Island Sound Caucus. Prior to his assignment on Ways and Means, he served on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Armed Services Committee.
Before serving in Congress, Suozzi was mayor of his hometown, Glen Cove, from 1994 to 2001 and Nassau County Executive from 2002 to 2009. A reformer and problem solver, he founded FixAlbany.com in 2004 to expose corruption in New York state politics. He was named Governing magazine’s “Public Official of the Year” in 2005 and, in 2007, was appointed by the Governor to lead a state commission that proposed the first property tax cap, now law. In 2008, the New York State League of Conservation Voters named him “Environmentalist of the Year.”
After his time as County Executive, Suozzi returned to the private sector, serving as a senior advisor to investment banking firm Lazard and as of counsel at Harris Beach law firm. Earlier in his career, he worked as a litigator at Shearman & Sterling, a law clerk to the Chief Judge of the Eastern District of New York, and an auditor with Arthur Andersen.
Congressman Suozzi lives in Glen Cove with his wife, Helene, and their three children, Caroline, Joseph, and Michael.
In person at 38 Old Country Road, Garden City or on Zoom.
Sunday Morning Platform – Please Dress Warm
If you’re planning to attend Representative Tom Suozzi’s platform on Sunday morning, please be aware that we’re experiencing heating issues in the auditorium. While repairs are underway, we recommend dressing warmly for your comfort.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you.
To join our meeting via Zoom, please click on this link or cut and paste it into your browser:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87199821900
Meeting ID: 871 9982 1900
Please join by 11, the meeting will be closed at 11:10