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Meet Our Candidates
VOTE NOVEMBER 4th 2025
Jerry Halpin
Riverhead Supervisor
I want to protect our young adults, working families and seniors from being taxed off Long Island by creating a stable budget that is not dependent on the over taxation of residents. Throughout my 30 years as a pastor and nonprofit entrepreneurial leader, I have thrived on challenges, re-thinking, retooling and reimagining how to make the most out of the resources available. I believe in creating avenues that foster community dialogue that are solution driven for everyone. I have made a career of helping people and organizations through common sense leadership and financial stability. With your vote, I will do the same for our amazing town.
Mark Woolley
Town Council
I have a deep understanding of Riverhead's critical issues. My advocacy in safeguarding our groundwater and open space, coupled with my dedication to supporting our farming community, demonstrates a clear vision for sustainable growth. During my time in the Federal and State government, I helped to secure vital resources to improve the lives of working families across the region. I bring much-needed experience at a time when it's sorely needed to provide access to constituent services, to protect our community from unchecked overdevelopment, and to stand up for what is right for all town residents, not just the politically-connected.
Kevin Shea
Town Council
I am a long time Riverhead resident and life-long Long Islander. I am also a third generation FDNY firefighter, now retired due to my critical injuries sustained on 9/11. Responding to the call I grabbed my tools and eagerly ran to the horrific disaster to protect lives and property. Since then, I have fully recovered, I built my home and gardens here in Riverhead; embraced by this community. I am running because our Town is facing its own threats from overdevelopment and affordability. I am running again with the same urgency, to fight to prevent harm and protect the lives and properties of my local community. I won't do this alone. Will you join me?