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Council Member· 2024-2027

Anne H. Smith

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
16
Total speaking time
1:45:22
Avg per meeting
6:35
Segments
1456

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Jun 2026[31]

Agricultural Development and Preservation Oversight

None.

critical↓Jan 2026[25]

Community Housing Fund Down Payment Assistance Guidelines

The town manages a dedicated funding stream from the 0.5% real estate transfer tax for community housing projects.

critical↓Jan 2026[23]

Proposed Egg-Laying Hen Operation on Ackerley Pond Lane

Property values for nearby residents could be negatively impacted if intense agricultural uses diminish neighborhood desirability.

medium↑Oct 2026[23]

Public Comment Rules and Civic Access

Potential minor cost for purchasing or setting up digital display timers.

critical→Sep 2026[21]

Short-Term Rental Regulation Limits

Administrative costs will be offset by permit fees designed to be revenue-neutral.

high↑Jan 2026[18]

Community Preservation Fund Open Space Plan Update

CPF revenues support open space acquisitions and stewardship up to statutory limits.

high↑Jul 2026[17]

Greenport Corridor Traffic and Safety Study

Funding relies on state and county transportation allocations for regional studies and infrastructure improvements.

high↑Oct 2026[16]

Aircraft Noise and Flight Path Monitoring

Local tourism could see a tiny bump, but it's mostly a lifestyle debate rather than a money maker.

critical↓Jan 2026[16]

Immigration Enforcement and Community Safety Protocols

Unknown

high↑Jul 2026[15]

Brush's Creek Code Enforcement and Compliance

Prolonged outside legal council expenses incurred by the town.

critical↑Oct 2026[15]

2027 Municipal Budget and Tax Cap Considerations

The budget sets spending levels for 2027 while aiming to stay under the state tax cap, directly impacting local property tax rates.

high↓Jun 2026[15]

Commercial Sound and Noise Concerns

None.

high↓Aug 2026[13]

Outside Law Enforcement Agency Response Procedures

None anticipated from procedural adoption.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

Town Communications and Public Outreach Strategy

Null

high↓May 2026[12]

Town Hall Annex Renovation & Space Reorganization

Funded through capital improvement allocations, with bids for architectural and engineering services solicited.

critical↓Jan 2026[11]

Coastal Erosion Hazard Permit and Dune Protection

Legal and application fees incurred by the property owner.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Water Conservation and SCWA Water Main Extensions

Null

critical↓Feb 2026[8]

Fishers Island Ferry Terminal Ramp and Pump Station Improvements

Capital needs include a $600,000 funding gap for the ramp project and multi-million dollar outlays for a new ferry.

high↓Apr 2026[7]

Solid Waste Management and Tip Fees

Commercial trash hauling rates for local businesses will likely increase.

high↓Sep 2026[7]

Development Rights Easement & Transparency

Potential future legal or enforcement costs are unknown.

Decisions during term (875)

Recorded while Smith was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (79)

79 yes0 no

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Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Approve Audit

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Set Next Regular Town Board Meeting

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Special Event 2026-24 - CAST Festival of Trees 2026

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Deer Managment Task Force Resignation

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Cutchogue FD, Stuff the Sleigh 5k

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Various Clean-Up Deposit Returns

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Police Department - Accept Bids

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

2026 Budget Modification - Town Attorney

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Professional Services Agreement - Valerie DeFio

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Memorandum of Agreement - Town of Southold and Cutchogue Lions Club

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Retain DeVitt Spellman Barrett LLP - Index No.: 626729/2026

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

DSW Scale Maintenance RFP

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

DSW Hazardous Materials Stop Day Service RFP

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Non-Federal Reimbursable Agreement - Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration and Fishers Island Ferry District

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

DSW Surplus of Equipment

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Police Department - Grant Award

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Police Department Grant Award

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

2026 Budget Modification - SWMD

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

2026 Budget Modification - SWMD

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Advertise for Engineering Services for Bay to Sound Trails Phase 5

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Southold Mother's Club - Donation

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Police Department Training Request

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Police Department Grant Award

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

2026 Budget Modification - DPW

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

DSW Advertise for Provisional Senior Account Clerk

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

2026 Budget Modification - Capital

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Contract with Suffolk County Office of Community Development

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

DSW Surplus of Front Loader Equipment

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

FIFD Meeting Resolution Ratifications 10/3/2026

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Approve Resolution Number 2026-108

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Approve Resolution Number 2026-109

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Retain Devitt Spellman Barrett - Index No.: 629110/2026

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Commodity Supplemental Food Program - Island Harvest Food Bank

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

New York State Department of Transportation - Suffolk County Traffic Study including Chapel Lane, Moore's Lane, Front Street and Main Street

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Amend Resolution Number 2026-456 (Special Event 2026-7 Macari Vineyard at Meadowlark)

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

2026 Budget Modification - Town Clerk

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Civil Service Law Section 75 Hearing

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Coastal Erosion Hazard Permit Approval for 1525 North Sea Drive

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

Appoint Michael Rolle Groundskeeper II

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

2026 Summer Program Instructors

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

2026 Summer Staff - Beaches Hires

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

Acknowledge Retirement of Carol Murphy

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

Beach Permit Refund

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

Approve Resolution 2026-069

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

Extend Leave of Absence Employee 5257

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

Approval of Audit

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

Set Annual Fishers Island Town Board Meeting

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

Amend Fireworks Permit for Peconic Bay Vineyards

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

Amend Resolution 2026-528 Karen Hoeg Term / ARC

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

Special Event 2026-16 - The Old Town Farm

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