William P. Ruland, Council Member, Town of Southold
William P. Ruland Credit: Bob Sorensen
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.
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