Patch Candidate Profile: Dan Ross For Southold Town Justice

SOUTHOLD, NY — Southold Town residents will be hitting the polls soon to elect local representatives.

The race is on leading up to Election Day, which, this year, falls on Tuesday, November 7. Patch asked those running for office to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles in the days leading up to the election.

Incumbent Dan Ross, a Democrat, is facing off with Brian Hughes for a Southold Town justice seat.

Here is Patch's candidate profile of Dan Ross:

Name

Dan Ross

How old will you be as of Election Day?

69

Does your campaign have a website?

https://southolddems.org

What city or town do you live in?

Mattituck in Southold Town.

What office are you seeking?

Southold Town Justice.

Party affiliation

Democrat

Education

Hofstra University, JD

What is your occupation?

Attorney and Southold Town justice

Do you have a family? If so, please tell us about them.

I have been married to my wife, Karen for 42 years. We have 3 grown daughters, Kait, Jillian and Meg.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Have you ever held a public office, whether appointive or elective?

Yes. I have been a town justice since 2019; I was a Southold Town councilman (2003-2007); and a former Greenport Village attorney.

Now we'd like to ask a few questions about your reasons for running and your general views on politics and government. First, why are you seeking this office?

I am seeking re-election.

Please complete this statement: The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it.

I am a judicial candidate and should not comment on issues. Good government.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidate seeking this post?

Community ties

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

My last four years.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Be truthful.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

Vote.