Ann Thomas, Councilman, Town of Southampton
ANN THOMAS
Republican
BACKGROUND:
- Thomas, 67, of Southampton has not previously held elected office. She is also running on the Conservative Party line.
- She is currently managing director at Singita Capital Management Inc, which according to its website is an energy hedging and risk management firm.
- She holds a bachelor of science degree from Oklahoma State University.
Issues:
- If elected Thomas said she would promote "fair assessments" and work with the town Community Preservation Fund management to acquire properties "that can contribute positively for our tax base."
- She said she would champion "affordable, transitional housing" to keep locals in the town.
- Revitalizing small businesses is also important for Thomas. "We must be proactive when engaging local business owners and accommodate their needs during recovery from the pandemic," she said.
Vera Chinese joined Newsday in 2017 after working as an editor for the East End lifestyle publication northforker and a general assignment reporter for the New York Daily News.
Luxe apts. got tax break without affordable housing ... Suburban voters and midterms ... LI employs 90% of highest paid government employees ... County on hook for $70M for dangerous intersection
Luxe apts. got tax break without affordable housing ... Suburban voters and midterms ... LI employs 90% of highest paid government employees ... County on hook for $70M for dangerous intersection
