Huntington Town Clerk
Republican, Independent, Libertarian, Conservative, Working Families
Andrew P. Raia
Background:
REPUBLICAN
Raia, 51, of East Northport, is running on the Republican, Conservative, Working Families, Libertarian and Independence party lines This is his first run for a town office. He has served for 17 years in the state Assembly.
Policies:
- Raia said he wants to see updated technology used more effectively in the office to allow for issuing permits and licenses such as for hunting and shellfishing.
- He said he would like to see the office serve as a clearinghouse of sorts for all Freedom of Information requests to make it easier and more transparent for residents to get information.
- He would like to see the staffing return to previous levels after years of cuts to allow for a better experience for residents.
Democratic
Simon S. Saks
Background:
DEMOCRATIC
Saks, 51, of Huntington Station, is running on the Democratic line for his first term. He works for the Suffolk County Water Authority.
Policies:
- He would like to use technology to allow online payments of certain licenses and other paperwork where permitted.
- He said he would like to connect people to Town Hall by providing efficient and user-friendly customer service.
- He said he will work to make sure the office will operate in a transparent, inclusive and accessible manner.