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
Endorsed by the Democratic and Working Families Party