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Incumbent Supervisor Scott Russell garners GOP nod for upcoming election

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Despite a new candidate who threw his hat into the proverbial ring recently, incumbent Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell has secured the GOP nomination for the upcoming election.

The Southold Town Republican committee announced their full slate of candidates last night at a nominating convention held at the Soundview.

“It is a good ticket with candidates that have a proven track record serving in town government and the community. I am grateful that the committee gave me the opportunity to ask the voters for their trust and confidence for four more years,” Russell told SoutholdLOCAL.

Former Town Councilman Chris Talbot, who announced he’d be seeking the GOP nomination recently, said after last night’s event that he won’t be waging a primary. “The committee has decided that Scott would give the party a better opportunity to win and I respect their decision. I have offered my support to the entire slate and look forward to the what I hear will be an interesting election season,” he said.

Current incumbents were re-nominated, including Town Councilwoman Jill Doherty, Councilman Bill Ruland, and Trustee David Bergen; William Goggins will run for town justice to fill the seat of Judge Rudy Bruer, who is retiring. Rich Caggiano has been nominated to continue as town assessor.

A new face, Glen Goldsmith, will run for trustee; incumbent Jim King announced he would not run again in the upcoming race.

“The candidates on our Republican slate have a depth of knowledge in Southold Town’s issues that is simply unmatched by others in town,” said Southold Town Republican Committee chair Peter McGreevy. “It is exactly this knowledge and experience that will allow them to continue to maintain Southold’s rural character and fiscal security in the coming years.”

Councilman Jill Doherty said she appreciated the support of the entire committee in nominating her to run for the board again. “I will continue to work hard to bring common sense to the tough decisions that have to be made, and will remain available to whoever needs anything,” she said.

The Southold Town Democratic Committee will hold its nominating convention on Tuesday.