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.
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Infrastructure, Public Works & Municipal Efficiency
Community Development and Improvement
The Town tackled blighted properties and upgraded key public facilities, including the demolition of the derelict Bel-Aire Cove Motel to build a public waterfront park and replacing the 67,000 sq. ft. roof at the Southampton Youth Services Center. Key municipal works also include restoring Town Hall’s 1912 historic façade and the ongoing $7.7 million construction of an 8,000 sq. ft. community center in Westhampton.
Finance
Moody’s reaffirmed Southampton’s top-tier Aaa credit rating for the tenth consecutive year, citing strong fiscal management, sound reserves, conservative budgeting, and low net debt burden. This credit rating allows the Town to secure favorable borrowing interest rates to finance over $12 million in planned capital works.
Government Efficiency
Intergovernmental cooperation was enhanced through a Joint Committee for the Advancement of the Hamlet of Eastport with the Town of Brookhaven and an MOA establishing the Southampton Town Trustees as an independent entity with a separate tax line. Operationally, the Town processed nearly 3,000 building applications, conducted over 12,000 inspections, and consolidated departmental workspaces into a town-owned facility in Hampton Bays.
Traffic and Built Environment
The Traffic Mitigation and Safety Task Force spearheaded advocacy for expanded South Fork Commuter Connection rail service to relieve seasonal highway gridlock. Concurrently, the Highway Department repaved Noyac Road, initiated structural capacity upgrades on the Jobs Lane Bridge, restored Dune Road to its original width, and redesigned major pedestrian and vehicle corridors in Hampton Bays.
Environment, Energy & Water Quality
Energy Projects
Southampton developed Long Island's first municipally led community solar project at the North Sea Landfill, generating 4.5 MW of renewable power and non-taxpayer revenue. The Town also earned a 4-star NYSERDA Clean Energy Community status, securing a $200,000 grant for Town Hall solar panels while supporting a 50 kW solar array for the local Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Environment & Ecosystems
The Town entered a 30-year partnership for coastal storm risk management under the Fire Island to Montauk Point (FIMP) program and initiated an ecological study to protect rare species habitats in the Long Pond Greenbelt. Environmental protections were further codified by enacting a comprehensive Land Disturbance Ordinance, banning private residential docks on the Peconic Bays, and finishing bio-retention upgrades at Lake Agawam.
Water Quality
The Hampton Bays Water District is executing critical 10-year capital upgrades, including replacing aging distribution mains on the Rampasture peninsula, installing GAC filtration units, and modernizing pump station electronics. Additionally, the Town advanced a 7-year sand mine amortization policy to prevent industrial groundwater contamination of the sole-source drinking aquifer.
Revitalization: Riverside
Riverside revitalization marked major milestones with the creation of a dedicated sewer district and over $44 million in secured funding, backed by a $19 million federal infrastructure grant for wastewater treatment. Complementary actions include the completion of the Maritime Park trail system and public rollout of an architectural Pattern Book to guide commercial downtown infill.
Revitalization: Hampton Bays
The Town Board initiated site planning and environmental reviews for a centralized downtown sewage treatment plant. Parallel efforts included advancing public hearings on a Hamlet Center Pattern Book to establish walkable, context-sensitive architectural and streetscape guidelines for local business corridors.
Workforce Housing
Southampton expanded housing tools by advancing public hearings to increase First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance up to 18% and creating 0% interest accessory dwelling unit (ADU) construction loans up to $200,000. The Town also instituted permanent affordability deed restrictions on multi-family developments and attained New York State "Pro-Housing Community" certification to access state funding.
Hamlet Revitalization & Housing
Parks, Recreation & Public Safety
Parks and Recreation
Town recreation infrastructure saw major expansions, including a new shade pavilion at East Quogue Marina, resurfaced tennis and pickleball courts at Red Creek Park, and ADA-accessible outdoor fitness equipment at Shinnecock Canal Maritime Park. The Town also secured a $675,000 state grant toward a comprehensive $1.87 million overhaul of the 15-acre Hampton West Park.
Public Safety
The Police Department added seven full-time officers and broadened outreach through School Resource Officers, Coffee with a Cop, and the Civilian Police Academy. Physical and operational safety measures included the Cobb Road culvert replacement, lower residential speed limits, the launch of a CivicPlus mass emergency alert platform, and property tax exemptions for volunteer Ocean Rescue personnel.
Social Welfare & Community Support
Social Welfare
Senior Services provided nutrition via daily congregate meals, Meals on Wheels delivery, local shopping assistance, and free minor residential safety repairs. The Youth Bureau served over 400 participants through extended after-school activities, youth leadership summits, and a peer-led restorative Youth Court, complemented by emergency town allocations to counteract federal SNAP cuts.
Supporting People in Southampton Community
Diversity and inclusion efforts featured the Anti-Bias Task Force’s Annual Women of Distinction ceremony and the Edith Windsor Heart Project honoring Pride Month. The Town collaborated on regional LGBTQ+ youth educational programming and hosted "Shinnecock Heritage Day" commemorating federal recognition of the Shinnecock Nation.
Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation
Arts and Culture
The Southampton Town Community Preservation Fund (CPF) awarded $4 million to the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center (WHBPAC) through a Grant of Historic Preservation and Conservation Easement. This investment safeguards the cultural landmark and ensures long-term public access to community arts education, cinema, concerts, comedy, and theater programming.
Historic Preservation
Preservation milestones highlighted the restored Westhampton Beach Windmill on the Great Lawn along with active restorations led in conjunction with the Town Historian. Sustained rehabilitation work continues across town-owned historic assets, including the Tiana Life-Saving Station museum, Ellis Squires Sr. House, Havens House Carriage Barn, and the Winter Cabin at Camp Tekakwitha.
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