Politics & Government
Southold Supervisor Takes Unexpected Leave
Deputy Supervisor Phillip Beltz is in charge of running Southold Town while Scott Russell takes time to handle personal matters.
Phillip Beltz, Deputy Supervisor of Southold Town, said on Friday morning that Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell is taking an extended leave to take care of personal matters.
Beltz will function as town supervisor while Russell is away.
“The government will function as it should,” Beltz said.
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The news comes after Southold Town Police on Thursday morning were called to Russell’s house in Cutchogue for a family disturbance, Capt. Martin Flatley said. No arrests were made.
Russell was elected Southold Town Supervisor in 2005 and is seeking a third term. Prior to that he worked as a town assessor. He is married with two children.
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Beltz said that members of the town board have requested that Russell’s privacy be respected while he is on leave.
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