Open Public Discussion

Thanked the board for removing campaign posters after elections and suggested tighter enforcement against posters placed on public property.

Suggested that a public incident at a dance was caused by an individual with mental health issues rather than reflecting poorly on the town.

Discussed tax assessments for ADUs, road safety concerns, and immigration enforcement policies.

Detailed a 12-year battle with a neighbor at 1900 Peconic Bay Boulevard operating an illegal campground and RV site on a marina property.

Expressed support for local immigrant advocacy legislation and shared personal experiences growing up in Greenport.

Expressed frustration about unfair competition from unlicensed and uninsured workers in the trades.

Questioned why the code violations at 1900 Peconic Bay Boulevard have taken 12 years to resolve through the court system.

Suggested posting 'Right to Farm' signs at town entrances and raised road safety and beach garbage issues.

Reflected on the one-year anniversary of local ICE raids and urged the town board to take a formal vote on immigration protection policies.

Supported right-to-farm gateway signs, discussed farming challenges, and advocated for the Oysterponds School District's involvement in Plum Island planning.

Spoke about immigrant community safety, the importance of the Anti-Bias Task Force, and the human impact of federal enforcement.