The 2011 legislative session was a busy and productive one in Albany. I was pleased that we were able to work with our Governor, in a bi-partisan manner, to accomplish quite a bit. We passed an on-time budget that actually cut spending for the first time in about 15 years. Enacted a 2% property tax cap aimed at bringing the runaway property taxes under control. We passed an ethics reform package that increases accountability among our elected officials and pushed through the repeal of the saltwater fishing license fee that had, so blatantly, targeted Long islanders. These were all big accomplishments, but there is much more to be done. While the tax cap will bring some relief to our taxpayers, we need to enact real, solid mandate relief to ease the unfair burden being placed on our school districts and local governments. The elimination of the unfair, job-killing, MTA payroll tax is still one of the top issuest of things that need to be done. While we made strides this year, we need to continue to work to make New York a more “business-friendly” state so we can attract companies of all sizes that will in turn bring, not just jobs, but good paying, career opportunities. I pledge that I will continue fighting to make New York a state that we can be proud of... a state that will once again live up to it's title of, the "Empire State".

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Dean Murray is the Assemblyman for the 3rd Assembly District which includes Bellport, Blue Point, Brookhaven Hamlet, Coram, Farmingville, Gordon Heights, Holtsville, Medford, Middle Island, Patchogue, and parts of, Mastic, Selden, Shirley and Yaphank.

With Suffolk County homeowners paying some of the highest property taxes in the nation, Dean has been fighting to cut out-of-control property taxes and cap future increases. In his first full year in Albany, Dean was able to work with Governor Cuomo to push through a 2% property tax cap – A first step towards bringing stability to homeowners. He is continuing his fight to rein in wasteful state spending and reform state government so it starts working for the people and not the special interests.

In addition to being a State Assemblyman, Dean is a successful small businessman who understands what it takes to create jobs and provide healthcare and retirement for hard-working people. That’s why Dean has been pushing for common sense, bi-partisan solutions to cut job-killing taxes to make it easier for Long Islanders to live, work and raise their families. Dean has led the charge in fighting to eliminate the unfair, job-killing MTA payroll tax.

Since 1997, Dean has owned a Long Island-based advertising agency, D & S Advertising Inc, which publishes the Long Island Job Finder, Long Island Apartment & Rental Finder, Long Island Real Estate Finder, and the Long Island Fugitive Finder magazines and websites. Through these publications, Dean’s built a successful business that employs Suffolk County residents and has helped scores of Long Islanders find good jobs and homes to call their own.

Through the Long Island Fugitive Finder, which is distributed free of charge to the public across Long Island, Dean has helped to successfully apprehend over 475 dangerous criminals to date.

Previously, Dean was a regional sales manager and advertising sales representative covering the Tri-State area for TCI Cable.

Prior to Dean’s career in advertising and publishing, he worked for a decade in the radio and television news industry throughout New York, Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. During that time, Dean covered the Pennsylvania State Capital for over 100 radio stations and spent five years on the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Associated Press.

Dean has been an active community leader in Suffolk County volunteering for numerous organizations including serving on the Suffolk County Workforce Investment Board, Hauppauge Industrial Association, being a member of several Chambers of Commerce, Patchogue Elks Lodge, and serving as a member of the Suffolk County Police Reserves.

Dean isn’t the only one in his family that has made service to community and country a calling., His son, Anthony, served for 6 years in the Air National Guard, and completed 2 tours of duty overseas – One in Iraq and one in Afghanistan.

Dean Murray was born just outside of Washington D.C., and graduated from the Broadcast Institute of Maryland with honors.

Dean is a resident of East Patchogue.

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