Jon Cooper

Jon Cooper is a former member of the Suffolk County Legislature in Suffolk County, New York. He served as a Democratic majority leader in the 18th legislative district, being elected in 1999. He holds the record for the longest serving legislative majority leader in the history of Suffolk County, serving for 12 years.

Cooper is also notable for advocating for same-sex rights alongside his spouse, Robert Cooper,

Cooper also authored the first bill in the entire nation to ban the usage of cell phones whilst driving.

Political career Jon Cooper was elected to the Suffolk County Legislature in 1999, winning through 52.8% of the votes.

CEO of Spectronics Corporation Outside of politics, Jon Cooper serves as president of Spectronics Corporation, a ultraviolet lighting and fluorescent manufacturing company based out of Westbury, New York