Meet The Candidates: Jay Schneiderman For Southampton Supervisor

SOUTHAMPTON, NY — Suffolk County residents will be heading to the polls Tuesday to elect local representatives and make their voices heard.

Residents will weigh in on the race to represent one of the 18 legislative districts in Suffolk County, vote for Suffolk County District Attorney and Sheriff — and choose their local town elected officials.

In advance of the election, Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaign — and the results will be published as candidate profiles in the days leading up to the vote.

Jay Schneiderman, 59, of Southampton, is a Democrat running unopposed for re-election to his fourth two-year term as Southampton Town Supervisor. He is also running on the Conservative and Clean Water Lines.

Following is Patch's full Q&A with Schneiderman:

<b> name <b>

Jay Schneiderman

<b>Age (as of Election Day)</b>

59

<b>Position Sought</b>

Supervisor

<b>Party Affiliation</b>

Democrat

<b>Family</b>

Magdalena, 22, and Ruben, 19

<b>Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?</b>

No

<b>Education</b>

BA chemistry with minor in mathematics, Ithaca College, MA Education SUNY Cortland

<b>Occupation</b>

Supervisor of Southampton Town. 29 years governmental experience

<b>Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office</b>

Southampton Supervisor, Suffolk County Legislator, East Hampton Supervisor, East Hampton ZBA Chairman

<b>Campaign website</b>

www.jayschneiderman.com

<b>Why are you seeking elective office?</b>

I enjoy public service

<b>The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.</b>

Cost of living and housing. I intend to create housing opportunities and better economic conditions for our workforce

<b>How do you think local officials performed in responding to the coronavirus? What if anything would you have done differently?</b>

We worked around the clock to keep people safe. We helped with every aspect of keeping people safe — from distributing personal protective equipment to helping set up testing and vaccination sites.

<b>Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.</b>

Controlling property taxes, improving water quality and building community

<b>What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?</b>

My entire 27-year record of addressing community issues.

<b>The best advice ever shared with me was:</b>

Be able to look yourself in the mirror.

<b>What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?</b>

I will work hard on the public's behalf.