Republican Joseph Saladino has won re-election as Town of Oyster Bay supervisor, securing another term after a campaign focused on environmental protection, downtown redevelopment, affordability and maintaining the town’s suburban character.
Saladino, who has served as supervisor since 2017, emphasized his administration’s financial record and infrastructure improvements while outlining plans to continue addressing residents’ concerns.
“(This win) means that we have been doing what our residents have asked for and that we are in sync with them,” Saladino said. “I am very appreciative and proud to continue the efforts in the leadership in the Town of Oyster Bay”
During a pre-election interview with Herald reporters, Saladino highlighted his hands-on approach to governing.
“I'm very hands-on and I'm very collaborative,” Saladino said. “I'm constantly out meeting with the residents, finding out what their needs are, finding out what problems are in the community and finding the solutions.”
Environmental protection remains a central priority. Saladino plans to expand the town’s shellfish restoration efforts through a second, larger hatchery at TOBAY Beach, with a goal of reintroducing 60 million clams and oysters annually into local waterways.
He also pledged to continue pursuing the cleanup of the Grumman Navy plume, which threatens Long Island’s drinking water aquifer. The town is pursuing litigation against Northrop Grumman to recover cleanup costs and secure funding for a new park.
On development, Saladino supports revitalizing existing commercial areas while preserving local zoning authority. He cited downtown Hicksville’s redevelopment plans, which include approximately 500 housing units and new businesses, as an example of balancing economic growth with community needs.
Affordability will also remain a focus. Saladino said his administration transformed a $44 million deficit into a $100 million surplus without raising town taxes, while consolidating services, upgrading streetlights and repaving roads.
He has also raised concerns about the proposed Propel NY Energy transmission project, including its potential impact on electricity rates and surrounding communities.
With another term secured, Saladino said his administration intends to build on its progress.
“We’ve brought this town around to be one of the best in the country,” he said. “We’ve come a long, long way, and we’re very, very proud of it.”
