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Former Trustee Robin Brown Alleges Discrimination, Defamation, Files Complaint Against Southampton Village Ethics Board

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Former Southampton Village Trustee Robin Brown. DANA SHAW

Former Southampton Village Trustee Robin Brown. DANA SHAW

Former Southampton Village Trustee Robin Brown. DANA SHAW

Former Southampton Village Trustee Robin Brown. DANA SHAW

authorCailin Riley on Jul 9, 2025
Former Southampton Village Board member Robin Brown — who lost her seat on the board to challenger Rob Coburn during last month’s election — has written a letter to Mayor... more

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