East Hampton deserves leadership that plans, executes, and delivers. Instead, the Town has fallen into a pattern of poor planning, stalled projects, and inefficient use of taxpayer resources. 

Critical initiatives — from housing to capital improvements — have been delayed for years, leaving residents frustrated and services strained. Town-owned homes sit abandoned, lots remain undeveloped, and major projects lack clear timelines or oversight. This isn’t about politics; it’s about competence. 

Jerry Larsen is running because East Hampton needs experienced leadership that manages budgets responsibly, drives projects forward, and restores accountability to Town Hall. Mismanagement has gone on long enough.

East Hampton is facing a housing crisis that threatens the fabric of our community. Teachers, first responders, young families, and lifelong residents are being pushed out because there are simply not enough homes they can afford. Meanwhile, Town-owned properties sit vacant or abandoned, and major housing initiatives have stalled for years. 

This is not a lack of opportunity — it’s a lack of leadership and follow-through. Jerry Larsen believes in building real housing for real families by putting existing assets to work, fast-tracking responsible projects, and ensuring transparency every step of the way. East Hampton needs action, not excuses.

Rising taxes are squeezing East Hampton families while basic services stagnate and major projects stall. Despite years of promises, residents are paying more and getting less — a direct result of poor financial oversight and weak long-term planning. Waste, delays, and mismanagement have driven costs up across the board, placing an unfair burden on working families, seniors, and local businesses. 

As Mayor, Jerry Larsen delivered three consecutive years of historic tax cuts while improving services and investing in infrastructure. He knows how to manage budgets responsibly. As Town Supervisor, Jerry will restore fiscal discipline and put taxpayers first.

East Hampton taxpayers deserve responsible budgeting — yet millions of dollars have been tied up in projects that stall, disappear, or were never needed in the first place. From costly designs that are abandoned before completion to new initiatives launched without community input or a realistic plan, Town Hall has allowed wasteful spending to become routine. 

These missteps drain resources that should be used to fix roads, support local families, and build long-promised housing. Jerry Larsen believes every dollar must have a purpose, a timeline, and accountability. Under his leadership, taxpayer money will be protected — not squandered.

The Town’s new Gross Floor Area (GFA) law was rushed through without proper community input, and local families are paying the price. Instead of targeting oversized luxury homes, the law restricts modest expansions that working families need — an extra bedroom, accessible living space for aging parents, or room for a growing household. 

This one-size-fits-all approach ignores the realities of year-round residents and punishes the very people who keep East Hampton running. Jerry Larsen believes zoning should support families, not restrict them. As Supervisor, he’ll fix the GFA law to protect neighborhoods while keeping East Hampton livable for all.

The Town of East Hampton is facing serious personnel challenges — unfilled positions, low morale, high turnover, and departments struggling without clear leadership or accountability. Critical services are slowed by understaffing, while qualified employees leave due to lack of support and direction. Residents feel the impact every day: delayed permits, inconsistent communication, and reduced efficiency across Town Hall. 

Strong management starts with valuing and empowering the people who do the work. Jerry Larsen has a proven record of building effective teams, improving morale, and holding departments accountable. As Supervisor, he will stabilize staffing, restore professionalism, and ensure residents get the service they deserve.

In her first actions as Supervisor, Kathee Burke-Gonzalez shifted core responsibilities of the office outward instead of leading from the front. She created a new Town Administrator position — adding more than $100,000 in salary costs — to take on duties traditionally handled by the Supervisor. She then added a Public Information Officer, a role historically fulfilled by the Supervisor as well, at an additional $110,000. 

While costs rise and services lag, residents are left wondering who is actually managing the Town. Jerry Larsen believes leadership shouldn’t be outsourced. As Supervisor, he will take responsibility — and deliver results.

Under current leadership, the Town of East Hampton has become increasingly litigious, spending enormous sums fighting lawsuits instead of solving problems. Ongoing legal battles involving the Maidstone Gun Club, East Hampton Fire Department, the Airport, Truck Beach, and more have drained resources that should be helping local families. Too often, conflict replaces consensus, and taxpayers are left footing the bill. 

By contrast, one of Jerry Larsen’s first actions as Village Mayor was to reduce lawsuits, lower legal costs, and redirect funds toward parks, programs, infrastructure, and community needs. As Supervisor, Jerry will prioritize solutions over lawsuits — unity over division.