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Meet Little Mr. and Miss Mattituck 2016, Luke Weir and Livia Perrin

Little Mr. Mattituck Luke Weir and Little Miss Mattituck Livia Perrin after winning today's competition at the Love Lane Street Fair. Photo: Denise Civiletti

Little Mr. Mattituck Luke Weir, age 9, wants to be a Navy Seal when he grows up.

Little Miss Mattituck Livia Perrin, 7, plans to be his Commander in Chief.

“I’m going to be President of the United States of America,” Livia declared with conviction when asked by contest emcee Donielle Cardinale what she wanted be when she grows up. Her answer — and the way she delivered it — drew cheers and applause from the crowd.

“Why do you want to be president?” Cardinale asked.

“To make the world a better place,” Livia answered, adding, “and because it’s really not going well right now.”

Little Miss Mattituck Livia Perrin reacts when she is announced as winner of the 2016 contest. Photo: Denise Civiletti
Little Miss Mattituck Livia Perrin reacts when she is announced as winner of the 2016 contest. Photo: Denise Civiletti

A panel of three judges selected Livia and Luke as Little Miss and Mr. Mattituck 2016, after the 22 contestants in today’s contest answered a series of questions posed by Cardinale on a stage at the Love Lane Street Fair.

Livia, a Cutchogue East student, wasn’t thrilled to learn she’d have to wait another 28 years, until 2044, before she’ll be eligible to hold the highest office in the land — the Constitution requires a minimum age of 35. “Maybe we can get it changed,” she said, exhibiting her determined spirit.

She’s been saying she wants to be president for the past three years, her grinning father David Perrin said. “I’m very proud of her.”

Livia wasn’t the only girl on the stage with political aspirations.

Madison Tomaszewski, 7, wants to be “supervisor of the whole town.”

Move over, Scott Russell.

Her reason? Mom Michelle works in the supervisor’s office, was Madison’s answer.

There was a whole lot of adorable on stage today — and the judging was tough. The girls, 16 in all, were up first. Then six boys competed for the “Little Mr.” title. The contest is open to children age 6 to 9.

Cardinale asked each child about their future career plans (the group included four future authors, a couple of veterinarians, a zookeeper and a farmer),their favorite summer activities (beach-going topped many lists), and favorite animals (dogs, cats, a cheetah and a snake, among others).

The 2015 Little Miss Mattituck Katherine Meringer and Little Mr. Mattituck Liam Springer were on hand for their final appearance in their official roles.

Newly crowned 2016 Strawberry Queen Joy Davis, also attended.

Crowds flocked to the street fair, taking advantage of cloudy skies and cool temperatures to stroll along Pike Street and Love Lane, browsing vendor displays selling everything from pickles to pottery.

The street fair is a fundraiser for the Mattituck Chamber of Commerce to support scholarships, hamlet beautification and other projects

SoutholdLOCAL photos by Denise Civiletti

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Denise Civiletti
Denise is a veteran local reporter and editor, an attorney and former Riverhead Town councilwoman. Her work has been recognized with numerous awards, including a “writer of the year” award from the N.Y. Press Association in 2015. She is a founder, owner and co-publisher of this website.