2 Candidates Face Off For East Hampton Town Supe Seat

EAST HAMPTON, NY — Two candidates are facing off for the East Hampton Town Supervisor's seat in Tuesday's election, after incumbent Supervisor Larry Cantwell announced this year that he would not be seeking re-election to a third term.

Vying for the seat are Democrat Peter Van Scoyoc, an i East Hampton Town councilman, and GOP candidate Manny Vilar, a New York State Parks Police sergeant who also serve as vice president of the New York Park Police Sergeants Association.

In his bio, Van Scoyoc noted that his roots in East Hampton harken back to the 1700s. He operated a residential construction company and a seasonal charter fishing business in town for more than 20 years.

"He is intimately familiar with the land and waters of East Hampton and the issues we face making ends meet and sustaining what is best about this place and community," the bio says. "Peter has devoted much of his time to public service. He has coached Little league, girl's softball, and youth soccer in East Hampton and Springs. He is currently serving his sixth year on the East Hampton town board and his fourth year as deputy supervisor. Prior to being elected, Peter served 6 years on the East Hampton Town planning board and five years on the East Hampton zoning board of appeals, his last year as chair."

Challenger Manny Vilar, the East Hampton GOP candidate, wrote a message about why he is seeking office: "My promise is a simple one: People first, politics last. I need your help to protect our environment against corporate greed and political ambitions, restore open transparent government, create economic opportunities for our working families and children, reverse the deterioration of East Hampton Town facilities, work with East Hampton Town employees to correct years of inequities, protect all that live in our community and honors and value our seniors. We have a lot to do — and you can help right this ship."