2012 Asharoken Election Guide

The Asharoken Mayoral election is Tuesday, June 19 from noon-9 p.m. at Asharoken Village Hall. Asharoken Mayor Patricia Irving is running for reelection to a third term in the June 19 elections against . She is joined by incumbents Deputy Mayor Joe Tilleli and Deputy Police Commissioner Mel Ettinger.

First elected in 2008, Irving is running on a "quality of life" platform, citing her success in curbing tax increases, saving the village money on capital repairs and acquisitions such as a new police boat, and working with multiple levels of government to address erosion issues. Read a full background .

Dr. Greg Letica, 55, a dentist, businessman, and lifetime Asharoken resident, is running on a reform platform. Among his goals are a more open and transparent village government, the creation of an official Asharoken web site where residents can access important village documents, and a reduction in the scope and salary of the village attorney position, as detailed on his official campaign page, www.leticaformayor.com. Read the full article .

Avrum Golub, an Asharoken resident and consultant to Northport Village on water quality and infrastructure issues, has taken aim at Mayor Irving's track record on water quality and neighborly involvement. Read the full story .

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