Andrew P. Raia, Town Clerk, Town of Huntington

REPUBLICAN

Raia, 51, of East Northport, is running on the Republican, Conservative, Working Families, Libertarian and Independence party lines This is his first run for a town office. He has served for 17 years in the state Assembly.

ISSUES:

• Raia said he wants to see updated technology used more effectively in the office to allow for issuing permits and licenses such as for hunting and shellfishing.
• He said he would like to see the office serve as a clearinghouse of sorts for all Freedom of Information requests to make it easier and more transparent for residents to get information.
• He would like to see the staffing return to previous levels after years of cuts to allow for a better experience for residents.

By Deborah S. Morris

deborah.morris@newsday.comdsvmorris

Deborah Morris is a native Long Islander and covers the town of Huntington.