Richard Kessel has joined the party (seen here with Dem Chairman Jay Jacobs’ wife, Mindy).
Kessel, the former CEO and chairman of the Long Island Power Authority, says not to make too much of his appearance tonight. A 30-year Nassau Democrat, Kessel says he’s here to support his friends – Jacobs and the rest of the team.
Rumor has it that Kessel has his eye on Tom Suozzi’s county executive seat, but his future plans are being kept quiet for now. Asked about 2009 specifically (when Suozzi’s term is up), he says he just needs some time to sort through his options. Whether his career will continue to center around energy policy or a broader agenda, a friendly Kessel simply said “good try.”
