Meet the Candidate Forums / Debates 

Click on the link below each date to watch the debate.

Thursday, Sept. 21, 7 p.m., Riley Avenue Elementary School, 374 Riley Avenue, Calverton, co-hosted by the Greater Calverton Civic Association and the Wading River Civic Association.

Saturday, Sept. 23, 2 p.m., Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court Street, Riverhead hosted by the Heart of Riverhead Civic Association.

http://vimeo.com/867719162/ca9237e811

Wednesday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m., Jamesport Meeting House, 1590 Main Road, Jamesport, hosted by the Greater Jamesport Civic Association

Issues

No AIRPORT at EPCAL

As a resident of Wading River I am opposed to any airport opening at EPCAL.

Warehouses

I am opposed to massive logistic warehouses.  I support following the Town’s Comprehensive Plan proposals regarding industrial development.

UNVETTED MIGRANTS

I will figtht for LOCAL control not Hocul Control by allowing local governments to stop unvetted migrants coming into our communities. Other jurisdictions should not impose health, safety, and financial burdens on our residents.

DEVELOPMENT of DOWNTOWN RIVERHEAD

I am in support of continued smart development of the downtown Riverhead area. This is an exciting time to be part of making Riverhead a thriving and vibrant destination. 

LAW ENFORCEMENT

I will fully support our Police Department in keeping our town safe.  I am opposed to the current bail reform laws which allow arrested criminals back on our streets.  I will work to have these laws reversed.

Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney and Denise Merrifield, October 19th, 2023.

"I worked alongside of Ray in the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office and look forward to working with him again to help protect and serve Riverhead residents when I become your Councilwoman."

AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION

I will promote smart economic growth while maintaining agricultural preservation.