The news of Southampton Village Mayor Jesse Warren’s abrupt dismissal of his executive assistant, Julie Fitzgerald, was most alarming and disappointing [“Colleagues, Former Mayors Shocked By Southampton Village Mayor’s Firing Of Assistant,” 27east.com, July 21].
Julie is the epitome of a dedicated public servant. She is extremely competent, hardworking and beyond lovely. Her departure is a real loss to the local community — and the manner in which she was fired was particularly undeserving for a person who has demonstrated such personal commitment to the village.
Voters, take note: Is this really the “change” you want to see?
Jennifer Garvey
Southampton
Connecting to HistoryDavid Rung’s recent letter regarding the proposed Southampton Village Historical Walking Tours [“Wasted Dollars,” Letters, November 20] seems to misunderstand the intent of this initiative. The idea is not to recreate Google Maps or offer a generic navigation tool. Rather,...
Lack of EthicsThe November 25 Southampton Village Board work session delivered yet another reminder of our village’s lack of ethics. There were many cringeworthy moments, but none more uncomfortable than watching Trustee Roy Stevenson forced to read a prepared statement recusing himself...
About PrioritiesIn a recent article about SNAP (Supplemental Assistance Benefits Program) being caught up in the most recent government shutdown [“SNAP Funding Turmoil Hits East End Food Pantries Ahead of Winter Season,” 27east.com, October 30], and the consequences to East End...
Stunningly WrongLake Agawam Conservancy Chair Robert Giuffra is Donald Trump’s personal attorney, according to Business Insider. So I read his letter, “Playing Politics” [November 27], with disbelief and embarrassment — for him. For someone who touts himself as co-chair and attorney...
Essential StepSouthampton Village residents deserve a government that operates with full transparency, not through unwritten rules that shift from meeting to meeting. That is why I will introduce a resolution to formally adopt clear, written procedures for how Board of Trustees...
Demonstrably FalseResidents should be asking: Why is Village Hall working so hard to hide a publicly funded report? During my tenure as mayor, Southampton Village secured funding for a reconnaissance study to evaluate our historic district. The goal was to gather...
Position UnchangedDavid M. Brodsky’s partisan letter [“Owed Full Truth,” Letters, November 27] is built on incorrect assumptions and ignores key facts about both the Jeffrey Epstein case and my record. First, as a father of three daughters, I voted yes to...
Report Not ReadyI appreciate the opportunity to address the concerns raised in your recent editorial regarding the handling of the draft work product related to the village’s historic structures [“Gold Stars and Dunce Caps,” Editorial, November 27]. Of course, I can assure...
