2021 Candidate for Town Board
As the son of an immigrant and a dedicated East Hampton schoolteacher, I learned to work hard and savor the beauty and diversity of our community. I attended John Marshall, the Middle School and East Hampton High School, graduating Class of 1994. Throughout my 42 years, I have been molded by the traditions and values that my family, neighbors, teachers, and friends, bestowed upon me.
How David Lys will continue to serve you
- Protecting pure drinking water
- Preserving historic buildings
- Saving our beaches and protecting access
- Securing local control of the Airport
- Promoting clean, renewable energy
- Creating new affordable housing
- Providing recreation opportunities
- Building a new senior center
Background
Experienced Local Knowledge on the Town Council
As a life-long resident of East Hampton and throughout the past 20 months as your town councilman, I have consistently demonstrated the ability to bring people together to solve problems. With my experience as a founding member of Paddlers for Humanity, Chair of the Amagansett Lifesaving and Coast Guard Station Society and with 5 years on the Zoning Board of Appeals I believe my local knowledge can aid in the success of East Hampton for generations to come, and I am working now…
Protecting our Waters
- Ensured the updating of our antiquated septic systems to reduce nitrogen contamination through the town’s Septic Rebate program
- Secured East Hampton’s largest-ever grant of $400k from the Empire State Development Council for the development of a consolidated aquaculture facility
Creating Affordable Housing
- Successfully sponsored legislation to decrease lot size for affordable accessory structures, potentially allowing up to 1400 new properties to participate.
Providing Opportunity for our Youth
- Upgraded recreational facilities including our Little League and Soccer fields
- Sponsoring the creation of a Youth Opportunity Advisory Committee to enable future generations to both live and work here.
Experience

Experienced Public Servant
- East Hampton Town Councilman since January 2018
- Town Board liaison to Aquaculture, Land Acquisition & Management, Town Clerk’s Office, Zoning Board of Appeals, Amagansett CAC, CPF Advisory Board, Harbors & Docks Committee, Wildlife Management
- Committee, Nature Preserve Committee, and Fisheries Advisory Committee
- Served for five years on the Zoning Board of Appeals, 2013- 2017, protecting our natural resources
No one is more committed to family and community than David Lys.
Joan Tulp
Amagansett
David Lys is one of us – a dedicated parent who works hard, plays hard and is always giving back to our community. We need his voice on the Town Board.
Caroline & Ed Cashin
Amagansett
David Lys represents a new generation of leaders on the East End, smart, young and working class. East Hampton voters are lucky to have David as their Councilman.
Bridget Fleming
County Legislator
David Lys is a hard-working, young family man who is in it for the right reason, love of community. He has my enthusiastic support on Tuesday, November 5.
Judith Hope
Former Town Supervisor & Chair NYS Democratic Party
Endorsed by the Democratic and Working Families Party