James "Butch" Langhorn

James "Butch" Langhorn, elected to the position of Democratic Chairman in 1999, is a native of the Town of Riverhead and is also a life-long Democrat. He is married to Linda, has two children and four grandchildren. Mr. Langhorn served three years in the Army and is retired from a twenty-eight year career in the Air Force. During his active career in the Air Force, Mr. Langhorn rose to the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. Mr. Langhorn is a past member of the Riverhead Central School Board, and has worked for Congressman Michael Forbes and Congressman Tim Bishop. James "Butch" Langhorn is currently the Assistant to Sheriff Vincent F. DeMarco, Suffolk County Sheriff.

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August 27, 2009

The Riverhead Democratic Committee mourns the loss of Senator Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts. We send our deepest condolences to the Kennedy Family.

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Our Message

The Democratic Party in the Town of Riverhead promotes the five following principles:

1.First Class Town designation for our Town

• A shift towards full-time council-people with appropriate salary and benefits.

2.Industrial and Business Tax Base Growth

• Actively research ways to bring non-revenue generating land onto the tax rolls.

3.Communication, Co-operation and Partnership with the Riverhead Central School District

• Responsible, criterion-based candidates with solid experience.
• An awareness that financial connections exist between school, municipal and overall Town of Riverhead's budget.

4.Accountable Government

• The development of an appropriate system of hiring supported through adherence to civil service rules and regulations.
• Developing new sources of revenue through innovative funding streams and partnerships.

5.Protection of our Environment and Quality of Life

• The preservation of the Long Island Sound.
• Ending the airport issue.
• The preservation of agricultural land rights.
• The revitalization of hamlets.
• Responsible code enforcement.