YOUR REPRESENTATIVES’ ACCOMPLISHMENTS
From local finances and public safety, to housing and the environment, our Democratic representatives are focused on protecting and growing our local economy, and improving our quality of life.
The Town of Southampton's financial health remains strong, with Moody's Ratings reaffirming its Aaa credit rating in October 2025 due to ample reserves, manageable debt, and strong fiscal management.
This marks ten consecutive years of top-tier ratings, supporting, for instance, a $12 million 2025 capital project fund.
While facing rising costs (6% health insurance, 10% retirement contributions) and a 26% budget increase since 2022, the town maintains a stable, conservative budget.
FINANCES
Public safety in Southampton Town is improving through enhanced police staffing, with the department expanding to 113 officers by 2026, and targeted traffic safety initiatives. Recent measures include increased, proactive speed enforcement on high-risk roads like County Road 39 and improved community engagement.
Most recent data* shows crime rate dropping, improved community relations, and safer streets in Southampton Town.
Hired 4 new police officers
Added bilingual officers
Implemented body-worn cameras
Telehealth mental health training program created to assist Police Officers in difficult encounters
Unmanned drone program created to help Police Officers in emergencies
Created opioid task force providing resources and reducing deaths
Community and Law Enforcement Review Committee created for improved community relations
* comparing 2023 to 2022
PUBLIC SAFETY
Established South Fork Commuter Connections to take cars off the road and provide public transportation
Successful Cops and Cones project created to improve commute times
TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION
Since its 2022 inception, the Southampton Town Community Housing Fund (CHF) has generated over $39 million to combat the local housing crisis, with $27.5 million already committed to creating 58+ affordable units. Key achievements include funding specialized housing for residents with autism (see below) and implementing new zoning to preserve affordable units in high-cost areas.
In December 2025, the Southampton Town Board unanimously approved a $630,000 grant to assist the nonprofit Luv Michael in purchasing a 5-bedroom home in Shinnecock Hills for autistic adults. Funded by the Community Housing Fund (CHF), this initiative provides supported independent living and helps pay down the mortgage on the property at 49 St. Andrews Road.
HOUSING
The Town of Southampton's North Sea Solar Array, launched in April 2025, is a 6.4 MW DC community solar project featuring over 11,000 panels built on the former North Sea landfill. It powers roughly 773 to 1,164 households, reduces carbon emissions, and offers 20 years of electricity bill discounts for 500 local residents.
ENVIRONMENT
Marshland Preservation: The town directed $5 million in October 2025 to preserve marshlands in Western Shinnecock Bay, with plans to purchase a waterfront estate on Quiogue for further protection.
Property Acquisition: The Town Board approved the purchase of three properties for $4.3 million in late 2025 to protect freshwater wetlands and secure public waterfront access, including a 0.6-acre site on West Shore Drive for $2.2 million.
2025 Spending: The CPF spent over $58.1 million in 2025 on land preservation, which includes, but is not limited to, wetlands, parks, and agricultural land.
Water Quality Projects: The town approved multiple water quality improvement projects (WQIP), including bioswales to reduce runoff into bays in Quogue and a $174,550 grant for an aquatic restoration plan at Mill Pond.
WETLAND & PRESERVATION
Southampton Town is aggressively pursuing water quality improvements by utilizing up to 20% of Community Preservation Fund (CPF) revenues for projects, including $1.2 million for PFAS remediation in Westhampton, $6 million for the Riverside sewer system, and installing advanced septic systems to reduce nitrogen runoff. These efforts, overseen by the Water Quality Advisory Committee, aim to protect the town’s sole-source aquifer.