Oyster Bay Town Supervisor
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Democratic, Working Families
James Altadonna Jr.
Background:
Altadonna, 59, is running on the Democratic and Working Families party lines. He’s seeking a two-year term after serving as town clerk since 2013.
Policies:
- Altadonna said the town must become more fiscally stable. He would focus on reducing the debt and bringing on a finance director with restructuring experience.
- He would repair the roads and use the town’s workforce for construction instead of using contractors. He also thinks residents should be better informed about construction.
- He said he’d propose a referendum to add 10-year term limits — capping politicians to 10 years in any elected town position — and council districts, where council members would run for seats within their region.
Republican, Independent, Conservative, Tax Revolt
Joseph S. Saladino (Incumbent)
Background:
Saladino, 58, is running on the Republican, Conservative, Independence and Tax Revolt party lines. He’s seeking a two-year term after he was appointed supervisor in January 2017.
Policies:
- Saladino said he’s helped steer an “economic restoration” in the town and has cut taxes while eliminating the town’s operating deficit.
- He cited the town’s commitment to treating the Bethpage plume, its ongoing road repaving project and the addition of playgrounds throughout the town as examples of how the administration has improved quality of life for residents.
- He said he has reformed government operations by creating an inspector general position, appointing a new town attorney who has experience as a federal prosecutor and has improved processes in the comptroller’s office.