Why I am running for Town Supervisor in November 2023.

By electing me to serve as your Councilwoman, you placed your faith in me and for that, I thank you. I was first approached about running for Southampton Town Supervisor not by party leaders, but by members of the community, and that means a great deal to me. It’s an affirmation that you believe in the work that I am doing on your behalf.

Please take the time to read through the press articles linked to this site so you can see some of the things I have accomplished. I have not shied away from controversial topics or from offering dissenting views because I believe there is common ground to be found on most issues. Instead of simply saying “no”, I have worked hard to find solutions that others can support.

With a Governor in Albany looking to strip local zoning control in order to fast track high-density housing projects, Southampton now more than ever needs a leader who isn’t afraid to fight to maintain home rule. Having Albany override local zoning would have a disastrous effect on our Town, from increased class sizes for our children to overburdening our first responders. Maintaining local control is paramount.

While I believe that being more energy conscious and lowering our emissions is a good thing, I don’t believe in setting arbitrary goals on an arbitrary timeline. We currently have one of the highest electric rates in the country, PSEG routinely asks for power saving measures to meet current demand, and very little (less than 10%) of the grid is powered by renewable sources. Does requiring all new construction in the Town be all electric right now make sense? I would prefer to work with all stakeholders involved in order to implement smart goals that are attainable. 

These are just a few of the issues our Town is currently dealing with, but they will have a tremendous impact on our future. I want to work with Southampton Town residents to find common sense solutions to these and other issues. I take the time to listen and research the issues because I understand that the decisions I make will affect our Town for years after I leave office, and I owe it to you to get it right.

I love the Town of Southampton and the people who call it home. For me this election is about people, not politics. It’s about preserving our way of life for future generations, and fighting for your right to have a voice in local government.