We are most proud of the many Huntington residents who have come out to support Council Districts for Huntington, scroll down to read their names below.

Endorsements include: Newsday, News12 Long Island, the Times of Huntington, the Times of Northport, County Executive Steve Levy, County Legislator Jon Cooper, Assemblyman Jim Conte , Highway Superintendent William Naughton and hundreds of your neighbors.

Group Endorsements

We have received the endorsements of a growing number of organizations, the breadth of which demonstrate the broad support for this proposal and the true non-partisan nature of this campaign.  We are pleased to accept the endorsement of the following groups:

·         The Long Island Progressive Coalition

·         The Huntington Conservative Party

·         The Huntington Republican Party

·         The Suffolk County Working Families Party

We also have the endorsements of Newsday, County Executive Steve Levy, Assemblyman James Conte, Suffolk County Legislator Jon Cooper, Brookhaven Councilman Steve Fiore-Rosenfeld and Hempstead Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby. Read below for more details.

Newsday endorsed Council Districts again on October 20, 2009

"Here we go again: A group of citizens is asking the Town of Huntington to let the voters decide whether to set up a system of equal-population council districts for electing the town council. This time, the issue really ought to be left to voters, not lawyers....Huntington is a modern, cosmopolitan town in many ways. It's time its form of government reflected that." Read more here.

News12 Long Island endorsed Council Districts for Huntington on December 11, 2009

"Despite the awkward timing, voters need to turn out to decide this important issue. Similar reforms in Hempstead, North Hempstead and Brookhaven demonstrate that the establishment of council districts brings representation closer to the people, and greater attention to their neighborhoods.

We hope Huntington voters will turn out to approve the use of council districts or wards, giving themselves a gift of better representation." Read more here and here.

County Executive Steve Levy Endorses Council Districts for Huntington:

"The decision to support council districts should not be based on one's party registration," said Levy, a Democrat. "Democrats shouldn't speak in favor of council districts when they are out of power and then turn around and oppose the concept once they have gained power. The same holds true for Republicans."  Read more here.

Highway Superintendent WIlliam Naughton Endorses Council Districts for Huntington:

"With councilmanic districts in place all communities within our town will have representation – and will be less likely to be neglected...I hope that Huntington voters will join me on December 22 in casting ballots for a more representative form of government in our town." Read more here.

Suffolk County Legislator and Majority Leader Jon Cooper Endorses Council Districts for Huntington:

Suffolk County Legislator and Majority Leader Jon Cooper (D-Lloyd Harbor) has endorsed Council Districts for Huntington. “There are valid arguments on both sides of this issue, but in the end, I think the people and the town would be better served by electing our Town Council through Council Districts,” he said.  Read more here.

Assemblyman James Conte from Huntington Endorses Council Districts for Huntington:

 Mr. Conte says that “Council Districts will improve representation for our residents and will strengthen the community.” He added that residents "need and deserve representation from a town council member, someone who knows the neighborhood and cares about the people they represent.” Read more here.

Brookhaven Councilman Steve Fiore-Rosenfeld Endorses Council Districts for Huntington:

“Council Districts have made dramatic improvements in Brookhaven.” He highlights the better representation, the greater accountability and the way that Council Districts bring “the government closer to people. “  He says, “Council Districts in Huntington will ensure each community has at least a local representative to consistently voice or amplify their concerns on the dais of the town board and not only from the guest speaker’s microphone.” Read more here.

North Hempstead Councilwoman Maria-Christina Poons supports Council Districts for Huntington:

“No doubt about it, Council Districts work better.” Appointed in April 2007 and elected in November 2007, Councilwoman Poons says that with Councilmanic Districts, constituents have told her that they find their respective Town Board representatives are far more responsive. As a result, she says that “taxpayers have much better access to the government.” Read more here.

Hempstead Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby Supports Council Districts for Huntington: Hempstead has Council Districts and Hempstead Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby thinks Huntington should too. Speaking at the Vision Long Island Conference, Ms. Goosby said, “Council Districts have worked well in Hempstead.” She explained that Council Districts “have led to a more open, more responsive and better Town government.”  She adds, "Costs have not risen because of Council Districts. If anything, Council Districts have held down costs because we need to report back to our districts on spending.” Read more here.

Newsday columnist Joye Browne wants a vote on Council Districts:

"Let the people vote...Monday, A.J. Carter, the town spokesman, said that the town board - as a result of the successful petition drive - is now willing to put the measure on the ballot for a general election. In November 2010. It's nice that the board - finally - is crying uncle. But five years of foot-dragging is enough. Let the people decide! And that ought to be sooner, rather than one more year later."  

Newsday endorsed Council Districts for Huntington in an April 7 editorial:

"In an at-large system, challengers have to run expensive townwide races, with little chance of unseating incumbents. In council districts, challengers can win without a lot of money, if they work hard. Districts also help fix responsibility: If you have a specific council member representing your area, you have a better chance of knowing where to turn for help and holding that official accountable…we urge the town to put it on the November ballot and voters to give it a thumbs-up."  Click here to read the entire editorial.

Individual Endorsements

We have also received the endorsement of the following individuals. If you want to add your name to this ever-growing list of our strongest supporters, please If you please email info@concernedcitizensofhuntington.com or call 631-425-9217. :