The voters have spoken and, after the votes were tallied, Greenport has a new mayor and two new trustees, with George Hubbard Jr. taking the top seat by a wide margin, and both Doug Roberts and Jack Martilotta winning the trustee race handily, according to the un0fficial tally.
A total of 403 votes were cast, with 68 absentee ballots still to be counted.
Hubbard, the deputy mayor of Greenport, bested businesswoman Julie Lillis; Hubbard got 312 votes and Lillis, 76.
Roberts and Martilotta, meanwhile took the vote from incumbent Dave Murray and former trustee and Superintendent of Utilities Bill Swiskey. Roberts, a businessman who garnered 221 votes, ran his campaign, “We are Greenport,” side by side with Greenport High School teacher and coach Martilotta, who received 243 votes. Murray received 137 votes and Swiskey, 145.
“I’m excited about the future,”Hubbard said after the race, adding that he looks forward to working with the two new trustees. “We’ve got a lot of work to do.”
Lillis thanked her supporters and wished the new mayor and trustees the best.
“I’m humbled,” said Roberts, adding that “it’s terrifying” to be voted upon by your peers. Of the win, he said, “I’m fired up.”
Martilotta said he was “humbled and honored,” and wanted to work hard to “earn the votes” he received tonight.
Of the results, Murray was pragmatic. “These guys worked very hard on their campaign and they deserved to win. I wish them the best of luck.”
And, added Swiskey, “The people have made their choice.” He said he was pleased with the large voter turnout.
Outgoing Mayor David Nyce said he thought the election was “fantastic,” and that he was happy for Hubbard. He said he thought Murray deserved to win and he hoped the two new trustees acted with less “negativity ” than they showed during the campaign.
After the results were announced at the Third Street Firehouse, Roberts and Martilotta celebrated at the Sterlington Deli.
