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Riverhead Democratic Committee
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Considered the Gateway to the North Fork, Riverhead Democrats care deeply about preserving the character of Riverhead. We want to see responsible stewardship of the open land that is threatened by over development and greater consideration in assessing the impacts and benefits of any proposal.
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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Welcome to the official website of the Riverhead Town Democratic Committee. I’m Laura Jens-Smith, and I’m honored to serve as Chair of this dedicated and forward-thinking organization.
Riverhead is a town rich in history, diversity, and potential. Our committee is committed to building a stronger, more inclusive community, one that listens, represents, and responds to the needs of all its residents. We believe in open and transparent government, sustainable growth, equitable opportunity, and protecting the natural beauty that makes our town such a special place to call home.
The Riverhead Democratic Committee is made up of passionate individuals from every corner of our community—volunteers, activists, public servants, and everyday residents working together to promote policies and elect leaders who will put people first. We’re here to support Democratic values at the local, state, federal level, to foster civic engagement, and ensure every voice is heard.
This website is your resource for getting involved. Whether you’re a lifelong Democrat or just beginning to explore how you can make a difference, we invite you to connect with us, learn about our candidates, attend events, and join the conversation about Riverhead’s future.
Together, we can move Riverhead forward.
Sincerely,
Laura Jens-Smith
Chair, Riverhead Town Democratic Committee
About Us
The Riverhead Town Democratic Committee comprises 22 Election Districts within the Town of Riverhead. We are united in working to sustain the values and principles of equality, fairness and justice for all. Whether or not you are registered with our party, we welcome everyone who shares our concerns and our interest in supporting Riverhead.
Executive Committee
Laura Jens-Smith, Chair
Adele Wallach, Vice Chair
Maxine Kleedorfer, Treasurer
Richard Cahill, Corresponding Secretary
Josephine Passantino- Makowski, Recording Secretary
Why People Support The Riverhead Democrats!
“We deserve a town board who doesn’t owe favors or make backroom deals.”
“We are invested in seeing honesty, respect, transparency, responsibility and decency in our local government.”
“We believe Riverhead would benefit from wider representation, broader perspectives and more careful considerations than the current one-party rule provides.”
“Residents shouldn’t have to pay the penalty for the Republican Town Board’s unchecked mismanagement and irresponsible spending. For the second year in a row, they pierced the tax cap thanks to IDA giveaways, costly pet projects and misuse of taxpayer funds, resulting in higher tax bills for everyone. Don’t we deserve better budgeting of our tax dollars?”
“If we don’t take care of our town today, what will be left for our children and their children tomorrow?”
“Unchecked spending is a sign of disregard for the taxpayers. We need a Town Board who is as careful with our money and they are with their own.”
“Healthy growth is not measured by the number of apartment buildings, but by financial stability and resident satisfaction.”
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