Re-Elect Councilman Ian Calder-Piedmonte

Ian was born and raised on a farm in Michigan.  He studied philosophy at Cornell where he met his future business partner, Alex Balsam.  Shortly after college, he moved to East Hampton where he helped Alex build Balsam Farms into a successful vegetable farm and market with deep community connections.  

Ian was appointed to the Planning Board in 2012 where he served for 12 years.  In January of 2024, Ian was appointed to the East Hampton Town Board to fill the seat previously held by Kathee Burke-Gonzalez when she was elected Supervisor. 

WHAT IAN STANDS FOR AND
HOW HE’LL CONTINUE TO LEAD

Continue creating affordable housing opportunities through effective legislation and meaningful action

Protect the community by supporting small businesses, agriculture, and the fishing industry

Preserve the environment, natural beauty, and unique character—while ensuring working families can live, work, and raise their children here

Actively engage with residents, Town staff, and Town Councilmembers to ensure decisions reflect the diverse voices and needs of the community

Remain committed to transparent, open-minded, and fair governance that puts the community first

Ian is endorsed by the Democratic and Working Families Parties.

Councilmember Cate Rogers, Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez and Councilmember Ian Calder-Piedmonte are the team to move East Hampton forward.