Run for Local Office in 2025
The EH Town Democratic Committee is seeking qualified East Hampton residents interested in screening for these Town offices to be elected in November 2025:
Supervisor
Town Board (2)
Town Justice
Tax Assessor
Town Clerk
Superintendent of Highways
Town Trustee (4)
If you are interested in running as a Democrat for East Hampton Town Office in the November 2025 Election, send an email with your resume to Anna Skrenta at info@ehdems.com
You may also receive a candidate survey to complete after we receive your letter of interest and resume.
Screening interviews will be held in person on January 17, 18 and 19. We welcome and encourage your participation in this process.
Description of Offices
Town Supervisor (2 year term)
The town supervisor fills a significant role, serving in several major capacities, including: Presiding Officer, Town Legislator, Town Executive and Administrator and Town Fiscal Officer.
Town Board (4 year term)
The legislative authority of the town rests in the town board, which is the governing board of the town.
Town Justice (4 year term)
Town justices have jurisdiction in criminal and civil matters, and in special proceedings as conferred by law.
Town Clerk (4 year term)
The town clerk is in charge of most town records, issues certain licenses and permits, files reports with county and State agencies as required, is involved with election administration, posts legal notices, and is, in many ways, a pivot around which the town operates.
Superintendent of Highways (2 year term)
The town superintendent of highways is primarily responsible for the maintenance and repair of town highways and bridges, and the removal of obstructions caused by brush and snow.
Assessor (4 year term)
The assessor or board of assessors is charged with the responsibility of assessing real property in the town for purposes of taxation
Town Trustee (4 year terms)
The Trustees are an autonomous, governing body, consisting of nine elected officials. They are responsible for the management of 70 miles of ocean and bay beaches and shoreline; numerous ponds, harbors and waterways; and aquaculture.
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