Council member, Town of Shelter Island: Thomas M. Cronin
Thomas Cronin, Republican candidate for Shelter Island Town Board, poses for a portrait outside of his home on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. -- slVOTE -- Credit: James Escher
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THOMAS M. CRONIN
Republican
BACKGROUND:
- Cronin, 54, of Shelter Island, is making his first bid for office. He is also running on the Conservative line.
- He retired from the Shelter Island Police Department in 2018 after a 22-year career. He earned an associate degree in business management from the Wyoming Technical Institute.
- He was an EMT for several years when the island’s ambulance service was run by the Red Cross. He is a member of the Shelter Island Lions Club.
ISSUES:
- Cronin said his top priority would be maintaining the island's water quality. He said he would like to research the possibility of creating water districts with pumping stations.
- He said he supports building affordable housing on town property but doesn’t favor selling town land.
- He said he would promote fiscal responsibility as well as decorum at meetings. He said he would examine staffing levels and see what work can be redistributed when workers retire.
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