Sean Walter for Supervisor :

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Sean Walter married his high school “sweetheart” Cathleen in 1990. He and his wife Cathleen settled in Wading River in 1992 in a small community named Lewin Hills. Over the past 17 years his family has grown. They now have three children Zachary15, Timothy 11 and Gregory 7.

Sean Walter attended college at Sullivan County Community College where he graduated in 1986 with an Associates of Science Degree. Sean transferred to the State University of New York at Binghamton where he earned a Bachelors degree in Environmental Science in 1988.

After graduation Sean took a job with the Town of Brookhaven Department of Waste Management where he helped the Town of Brookhaven implement their solid waste recycling program and was responsible for sampling and monitoring the groundwater in and around the Town’s Landfill.

In 1992, Sean was hired as the Environmental Manager for the 106th Rescue Wing of the New York Air National Guard located in Westhampton Beach. Sean’s primary duties were to establish a comprehensive environmental program for all aspects of the Air Guard Base. This included a multi-million dollar environmental cleanup program and the construction of a sewage treatment plant at Gabreski Airport.

In 1996, Sean took a leave of absence from the Air National Guard Base to attend St. John’s Law School. He graduated St. John’s Law School cum laude in 1999. In 2000 Sean was hired as a Deputy Town Attorney by Town Supervisor Robert F. Kozakiewicz to assist the Town Attorney in all phases of Town litigation.

During his tenure as a Deputy Town Attorney Sean was appointed to be the Farmland and Open Space Manager for the Town. This was a very successful farmland preservation period during the Town’s history. Under Sean’s leadership the Town purchased almost 1,000 acres of farmland and preserved several critical wetland areas.

Sean left the Town Attorney’s office in January of 2006 and started a law practice in Wading River. The primary concentration of the practice involves land use as well as real estate, estates and litigation.

Sean has always been active in the community. He was the former Riverhead Conservative Party Leader. In addition, he is an active member of Riverhead Rotary, the Knights of Columbus and is part of the children’s liturgy team at St. John the Baptist in Wading River.

“It was a pleasure to serve the Town of Riverhead as a Deputy Town Attorney. I look forward to running an issue oriented campaign which will give people a reason to elect me to the position of Town Supervisor.”

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John married Marie in October 1965 and they have two sons John and Vincent. John and Marie moved to Riverhead in 1972. One son graduated Mercy HS and one son graduated Riverhead HS.

While working at Grumman in Calverton, John was appointed to the Riverhead Police Department in 1968. John attained the position of Police Investigator and was in charge of the Juvenile Aid Bureau from 1983 to 1988 when he retired. After retiring from the Police Department he joined Suffolk County National Bank in the auto finance division and rose to Vice President in charge of Dealer Finance. John left SCNB in 2003 and worked for North Fork Bank, until 2007. John was elected Riverhead Town Councilman in 2006 for a four year term.

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Jodi Giglio was born in Syosset, New York in 1968. She grew up in Wantagh, New York and California, but moved back to New York at 19 to make her own way in the world. She was married in Long Beach and lost her first husband to cancer when she was 27. She remarried nine years ago to her husband Michael Giglio. She has three step children Michael 24, Zachary 22 and Lauren 21. Together she and Michael have three children William 6 and twins Jessica and Jacob 5. Family is important to Jodi. She has assisted coaching her son’s basketball and baseball teams.

Jodi values hard work, determination and perseverance. Working during the day, she attended Stony Brook University part time in the evenings pursuing a degree in Business Management.

Jodi has a rich background in various businesses, including relocating corporate executives for United Van Lines and as an on-site construction superintendent for a townhouse project on Long Island. She built her own business - Bennett Enterprises. Her company assists land owners in the processing of both residential and commercial applications. She has twenty years experience in land use. In addition, she has built lasting and trusting professional relationships with officials on the local, county and state level.

Community is also important to Jodi. She is the co-founder of the Riverhead Business Alliance, a member of Riverhead Rotary, East End Executives Roundtable and the Long Term Advisory Board for the Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch. Jodi exemplifies the spirit and passion necessary to be a force for good government in Riverhead. She is honored to be a part of the Riverhead Community and is ready to serve the taxpayers as councilwoman.

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George Gabrielsen , Councilman

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George Gabrielsen is a resident of Jamesport where he has raised 4 children with his wife, Janice. His children are Kristina, Robert, Georgia and Stephanie.

From 1992-present, George is the owner of Gabrielsen’s Country Plant Farm in Jamesport. For many years, the farm has been a sponsor of education awareness tours for Aquebogue Elementary School. His outreach programs and charity to the community has given his family name the highest respect. George will be the first farmer in many years to be elected to the Riverhead Town Board. George was an owner/partner in Gabrielsen Builders from 1975-2000. The company is now run by his son Robert and brother Tom.

George is currently the co-chairman of the Riverhead Recreation Advisory Committee, where he has been a volunteer since 1993. He was also a member of the Open Space Park Preserve Committee. He is presently a member of the Long Island Farm Bureau. George attended Long Island University specializing in Real Estate and Real Estate appraisal.

George’s experiences in owning and operating successful businesses in Riverhead will give him the “heads up” in getting the job done, and having the fiscal experience of coming out ahead. George feels, more often than not, most issues could be resolved with some God-given common sense. He will reach out to all residents of our community, regardless of race, gender or social status. Only by being all-inclusive, would we have the true pulse of our community and be able to legislate to make Riverhead a better place for present and future generations.

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As a native of Riverhead, Laverne Tennenberg has deep roots in the community - her father and grandfather both having had businesses in town. A graduate of Suffolk Community College, she earned her B.B.A. from Hofstra University where she graduated with honors and was elected to Beta Gamma Sigma.

Laverne started her business career with a subsidiary of Transamerica Corporation and was nationally recognized for her outstanding service to customers. She continued in the fashion design business and eventually found her way into politics and public service.

Laverne was first elected in 1989, and is currently serving her fifth term in office, a tribute to her professionalism, service, and dedication to the people of Riverhead. In 1997, she was appointed Chairman of the Board of Assessors, and continues to serve in this capacity.

As an assessor, she is responsible for the valuation of almost 17,000 parcels of real property with an estimated worth of over $10 billion. Other duties include exemption administration, deed transfers, splits and assemblages of properties, oversight of the State’s assessment software system, preparation of assessment and tax rolls, and staff training. One of Laverne’s areas of concentration in the office is the manufactured home community, a group of almost 1,900 properties, ensuring that assessed values and exemptions are maintained fairly and equitably. She puts her computer information systems training to good use by overseeing the ongoing development of computerization of the department, making for a more efficient and cost-effective office for the benefit of the taxpayers of Riverhead. She strongly believes in updating her skills and knowledge in the assessment field by attending continuing education courses and seminars.

In 1996, Laverne was admitted to the Institute of Assessing Officers and awarded the designation of Professional Assessor, the highest designation awarded to assessors in New York State. Only 10% of the assessing community holds this prestigious title. Additionally, she previously served as President and Treasurer of the Suffolk County Assessors' Association and is Treasurer of the New York State Assessors' Association, a position she has held since 1998.

She has served on the Board of Directors of the East End Women's Network and is an active member of that organization. Additional affiliations include membership in the International Association of Assessing Officers, the New York State Manufactured Housing Association, the Riverhead Republican Club, and St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church in Riverhead.

Laverne is an avid cook and gardener and also enjoys golf and entertaining. She is married and lives in Riverhead

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Born, raised, and educated in Riverhead, Linda Hulse has always had her roots in the community. Linda followed the lead of her parents over 30 years ago by establishing a local business -- Alpha Travel – that continues to thrive to this day. The hallmarks of Linda’s business success are her self-motivation, attention to detail and her administrative skills in budgeting, marketing, procurement and effectively management of time and personnel.

Linda’s involvement in community service began at an early age with the Riverhead Brownies and Girl Scouts. At Riverhead High School she was part of the Community Action Committee and volunteered with the Head Start program for underprivileged children.

As a local business professional she continually gives back to the community, with Toys for Tots, Relay for Life, Shots for Tots, Riverhead Rotary, bell ringing for the Salvation Army, as a NY Blood Services Platelet donor, working pancake breakfasts and spaghetti dinners, the Riverhead Country Fair, planting flowers downtown, volunteering at the Library and working on the North Fork Breast Health Coalition. She was an adult education instructor with the Board of Cooperative Educational Services from 1982 – 1985, and has been a Town Board-appointed member of the Riverhead Town Accessory Apartment Review Board since 2008.

Linda received her Associate in Applied Science, Division of Social Work, from Suffolk County Community College in 1974 and her Certification in Tariffs and Fares from TWA Breech Academy in 1975.

She is a member of numerous professional organizations including: Travel Agents of Suffolk County, Assoc. of Retail Travel Agents (Northeast US Reg. Dir. 1992-98; N.Y. Assoc. of Retail Travel Agents (Director, Secretary and Treasurer from 1989-99); the Airlines Reporting Corporation and the International Association of Travel Agents Network. She is licensed by New York State Insurance Department for Travel Accident and Baggage. Linda was an active member of the East End Women’s Network from 1981-93 and served as their Secretary and Treasurer. She has been part of the Riverhead Republican Club since 2002 and served as the Club Secretary from 2002 – 2005. She is an active member and a current Director of the Suffolk County Republican Women.

A long-term member of the Riverhead Rotary Club, she has served as a Board of Director from 1998-2000, and again from 2008 to present. The Rotary District 7260 Conference Registrar for 2008-09, she was named a Paul Harris Fellow in 2003 and received a District Governor’s Citation earlier this year.

Linda is an avid reader and community volunteer. She is married to Paul Leszczynski and lives in Aquebogue.

“Joey D,” as he is affectionately known throughout our community, has been a Riverhead resident for over 35 years. Born in 1966 and raised locally, Joe has deep seeded roots in many arenas throughout our community. Volunteering for the Riverhead Fire Department since 1993, Joey D is now Captain of the Ever Ready Engine Company. His children attend our schools and he supports and coach’s local sports teams.

He began his career in construction, excavating and landscaping after graduating from Riverhead High School. While working for Cardo Site Development he was a heavy equipment operator and then began roadway development. He acquired his CDL Class A Drivers license and numerous hazardous materials certifications while on the rise at Miller Environmental. There he was promoted from Heavy Equipment Operator to Crew Supervisor for Environmental Response Corporation, answering to international environmental emergencies. Also while at Miller Environmental Group, Joey D gained significant experience supervising 120+ men on large oil spill emergencies, trained national environmental clean up crews, received invaluable OSHA training and certifications.

In 2000 with his background in horticulture, Joe founded Nu Green Landscaping, Inc a landscape development/property management company. Growing rapidly successful, this company expanded into two additional divisions, including a snow and ice management division and a low voltage “Dark Sky” friendly, designer landscape lighting division.

Joey D is much respected in his field and has been recognized by his peers in Dan’s Papers “Best of the Best” for landscape design for 3 consecutive years. He has also been the recipient of the prestigious, 2006 Top 40 under 40 Long Island Business News Award.

A committed family man, Joe married his wife Tracey in 1999. They brought 4 children into the world to complete a full and happy house of five: Ashley Block 18, Emily 9, Krystyna 7, twins Matthew and Ryan 3 1/2. And in his spare time, Joey D also enjoys golfing, snowmobiling, auto racing and camping with his family.

Joe’s most recent affiliations include the Nassau/Suffolk Landscape Gardner’s Association, Snow & Ice Management Association, Long Island Builders Institute and the Riverhead Chamber of Commerce.
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