BRIAN HUGHES' 2023 ENDORSEMENTS
TOWN JUSTICE OF SOUTHOLD
The Town Justice Candidate endorsed by Public Safety Organizations.
TOWN JUSTICE OF SOUTHOLD
The Town Justice Candidate endorsed by Public Safety Organizations.
Suffolk County Law Enforcement Endorsements for 2023
2023 NYS Public Safety Endorsements
In 2015 and 2019, Brian Hughes was endorsed by leading New York public safety
and law enforcement organizations for his integrity, courtroom experience and commitment to justice.
In 2019, the endorsements included Brian's work and experience as the Southold Town Justice from 2016 - 2019.
and law enforcement organizations for his integrity, courtroom experience and commitment to justice.
In 2019, the endorsements included Brian's work and experience as the Southold Town Justice from 2016 - 2019.
"We are extremely proud to inform you that the Port Authority Police Benevolent Association, Inc. has endorsed your candidacy for re-election to Southold Town Justice. We commend your commitment to the Southold Town and Suffolk County communities, as to the Law Enforcement profession. As such it is our pleasure and honor to extend our endorsement to you." Michael Mollahan, Legislative Director, Port Authority PBA - 2019
"...Your education and experience are a great asset to the Town of Southold and we proudly endorse you for your upcoming election."
Louis Viscusi, President, Suffolk County Correction Officers Assoc. - 2019
Louis Viscusi, President, Suffolk County Correction Officers Assoc. - 2019
"Brian's election to Town Justice in 2015 brought back the trust and faith that the community was seeking during a tremulous time in Southold's history. Brian has shown his professionalism, integrity and independence in restoring the respect and the administering of law to the Southold community. His hard work ethic is the benchmark of excellence in public service." William Kregler, President, NYC Fire Marshal's Benevolent Assoc. - 2019
"It gives me great pleasure to advise you that the Executive Board of the Suffolk County Deputy Sheriff's P.B.A. has unanimously voted to endorse your candidacy for Southold Town Justice." John Becker, President, Suffolk County Deputy Sheriffs Police Benevolent Assoc. - 2019
" We are pleased to inform you that, once again, the Detectives' Endowment Association, Inc - the labor union of 18,000 NY Police Department Detectives - is endorsing your bid for re-election to the position of Southold Town Justice. As a former NYC firefighter and Fire Marshal, we believe you understand the concerns of the working class. As a former Assistant District Attorney and Bureau Chief in The Kings County DA's Office and an Assistant NY State Attorney General, we trust you will continue to respond to the needs and concerns of New York's law enforcement community."
Michael J. Palladino, President, Detectives' Endowment Assoc., Inc., Police Dept., City of NY - 2019
Michael J. Palladino, President, Detectives' Endowment Assoc., Inc., Police Dept., City of NY - 2019
"For the past four years, Brian has efficiently & effectively served as the Town Justice in Southold, NY....Brian's overall background & civic commitment makes him extremely suitable to continue to serve as the Southold Town Justice. As a Firefighter & Fire Marshal with the FDNY, as an Assistant Attorney General with NYS , as an Inspector General with NYC, as a Bureau Chief & Executuve Assistant DA in the Kings County DA's office, Brian has all the qualifications and a proven record of being a fair and independent Justice...Brian will continue to inject a higher level of accountability and ethics in the position and courtroom. He will continue to utilize his 30 years of courtroom experience and executive administrative experience to bolster and benefit the position and the office of Town Justice...proven record of civic dedication to serve others...real world experience...his commitment to the law enforcement profession and the people of the Town of Southold." Louis Turco, President, Lieutenants Benevolent Assn, NYC Police Dept. - 2019
"Brian Hughes has an extensive record of public service in NYS. Brian had served 7 years in the office of the Kings County District Attorney, where he supervised investigators, paralegals and monitored many multi-agency investigations. He also served as the Chief of the Arson Bureau. Brian had been a NYC firefighter for 15 years & attained the rank of Fire Marshal before moving on with his legal career....Brian earned his Bachelor of Science degree, Magna Cum Laude, from John Jay College of Criminal Justice while still a fire fighter. He received his Doctor of Law Degree from St. John's University School of Law, soon after....Brian became an Adjunct Professor at John Jay College of Justice in 1994 and has had a private practice since 1997. He...has seved the Town of Southold admirably. His experience and knowledge of the law is exceptional...Brian....has a long record of admirable public service and his record demonstrates that he will continue to be an outstanding Southold Town Justice. That is why the UFOA strongly supports Brian J. Hughes for re-election to Southold Town Justice." James G McCarthy, Uniformed Fireofficers Assn. NYC - 2019
"As a former NYC Fire Marshal, State Attorney General and in your tenure in the King's County District Attorney's Office...you have all the qualitfications needed to be a fair and unbiased Justice...you will continue to service your constituents in the Town of Southold with respect and dignity....your commitment to the law enforcement profession and to the people of...Southold is commendable." Ed Mullins, Pres., Sergeants Benevolent Assn., NYC - 2019
"Brian Hughes has an extensive record of public service in NYS. Brian had served 7 years in the office of the Kings County District Attorney, where he supervised investigators, paralegals and monitored many multi-agency investigations. He also served as the Chief of the Arson Bureau. Brian had been a NYC firefighter for 15 years & attained the rank of Fire Marshal before moving on with his legal career....Brian earned his Bachelor of Science degree, Magna Cum Laude, from John Jay College of Criminal Justice while still a fire fighter. He received his Doctor of Law Degree from St. John's University School of Law, soon after....Brian became an Adjunct Professor at John Jay College of Justice in 1994 and has had a private practice since 1997. He...has seved the Town of Southold admirably. His experience and knowledge of the law is exceptional...Brian....has a long record of admirable public service and his record demonstrates that he will continue to be an outstanding Southold Town Justice. That is why the UFOA strongly supports Brian J. Hughes for re-election to Southold Town Justice." James G McCarthy, Uniformed Fireofficers Assn. NYC - 2019
"As a former NYC Fire Marshal, State Attorney General and in your tenure in the King's County District Attorney's Office...you have all the qualitfications needed to be a fair and unbiased Justice...you will continue to service your constituents in the Town of Southold with respect and dignity....your commitment to the law enforcement profession and to the people of...Southold is commendable." Ed Mullins, Pres., Sergeants Benevolent Assn., NYC - 2019