Jerome Halpin
Candidate for Riverhead Town Supervisor
Background
Halpin, who goes by Jerry, has been Riverhead Town Supervisor since January 2026 after defeating incumbent Tim Hubbard in 2025; he founded the North Shore Christian Church in 2004 with his wife.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to lessen the tax burden on homeowners.
ReportNew year, new leadership: Jerry Halpin sworn in as Riverhead Town SupervisorNews coverage · Riverhead News-Review · riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com
“paying our town employees better, and lessening the tax burden on each home”
Proposes an early retirement incentive for town employees.
He said it could save up to 3% for taxpayers in 2027; board members said details were not shared publicly.
ReportRiverhead supervisor pitches early retirement program for town workersNews coverage · RiverheadLOCAL · May 27, 2026 · riverheadlocal.com
“Halpin is proposing an early retirement incentive program for town employees”
Government & transparency
Secured an $8,000-plus cut to his own salary.
In his first act as supervisor he rescinded the raise in the 2026 budget for the supervisor's post, cutting his pay below the $118,919 budgeted.
ReportNew year, new leadership: Jerry Halpin sworn in as Riverhead Town SupervisorNews coverage · Riverhead News-Review · riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com
“will cut his pay by more than $8,000 from the $118,919 approved in the 2026 adopted town budget”
Proposes supervisor office hours for residents.
ReportNew year, new leadership: Jerry Halpin sworn in as Riverhead Town SupervisorNews coverage · Riverhead News-Review · riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com
“he intends to set office hours where residents can meet with him directly about their concerns”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jerome Halpin on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- 2026 General Election Candidate List
Election filing · Suffolk County Board of Elections · Sep 21, 2026 · suffolkcountyny.gov
- Emergency Ballot Booklet, 2026 General Election (sample ballots for every ballot style)
Election filing · Suffolk County Board of Elections · suffolkcountyny.gov
- Jerry Halpin secures supervisor nomination from Riverhead Democrats
News coverage · Riverhead News-Review · riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com
- New year, new leadership: Jerry Halpin sworn in as Riverhead Town Supervisor
News coverage · Riverhead News-Review · riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com
- Riverhead supervisor pitches early retirement program for town workers
News coverage · RiverheadLOCAL · May 27, 2026 · riverheadlocal.com
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