William P. Ruland, Council Member, Town of Southold

REPUBLICAN

Ruland, 70, of Mattituck, is running on the Republican, Conservative and Independence lines. He is seeking his fourth four-year term on the council, where he has been deputy supervisor for five years. A longtime farmer, Ruland also has served 24 years on the Mattituck school board.

ISSUES:

• Protecting the town's environment remains key, Ruland said, from keeping its waterways clean to preserving farmland and open space.
• He said he will continue to work to maintain and upgrade the town's facilities and programs, as well as its roads and parks, to serve the increasing needs of the town.
• It's important to look at town zoning codes and town regulations to ensure the codes are appropriate for the current times and preserve the rural nature of Southold, Ruland said.