West Islip High School senior runs for School Board

Quinn Bedell, 18-year old West Islip senior is an Eagle Scout has his own landscaping business and is now running for the School Board.A West Islip High school senior has announced he is running for the Board of Education in the West Islip School District.

"Doing what's best for the kids isn't necessarily what happens all of the time and I feel like giving perspective from my ability, I'll be able to represent them much better," said Bedell. "At my friend Tom Compitello's funeral, the idea was put up in place and kind of stuck with me. I just think there's no better time but the present," said Quinn.Bedell is running against Christina Marks, Matthew Levy, and Anthony Tussie for one of the three vacant spots.

"I run my own landscaping company," said Quinn. "I have 65 clients and I employ West Islip teens from our school and I like to beautify our community. It's great."

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