Politics & Government
Question: What Issues Matter the Most to You in Election 2011?
The budget, rail transportation, medicare, employement, taxes, land preservation — what local issue will influence the way you vote in November?
The race is on in Southold for seats for Town Supervisor, Council, Trustee, Justice, and Tax Receiver as Election 2011 takes hold.
Republicans are running on platform issues such as limiting government, reducing taxes and supporting the rights of property owners and small businesses.
Democrats are focusing on to and from the North Fork, keeping Medicaid and Medicare entitlements intact for the elderly and changing the infrastructure of local government.
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Both parties agree that land preservation must continue on the North Fork in order to prevent over-building, improve environmental health and preserve the town’s rural character.
What is the most important issue on your mind this year as you decide how to cast your vote come November?
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