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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2007 Election Results

Congratulations to Supervisor Phil Cardinale on his re-election victory with an impressive 59% of the total vote and George (Gio) Woodson on his election as Superintendent of Highways with an equally impressive 54% of the total vote. The Riverhead voters recognized the knowledge and leadership they bring to their respective positions. WELL DONE, PHIL AND GIO!

Thank you to the other members of our team, Mike Roth, Robert Lowery, George Bartunek, Amy Csorny and Robert Gottschalk, all who fought the good fight but were not successful.

Thanks also to the members of the Riverhead Democratic Committee, the candidates campaign workers and all who contributed their support in so many ways.

The Riverhead Democratic Committee is proud of the clean, honest and positive campaign conducted by our candidates and their supporters.

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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.