Patch Candidate Profile: Theresa Kiernan For Southampton Tax Receiver

SOUTHAMPTON, NY — Southampton Town residents will be hitting the polls soon to elect local representatives.

The race is on leading up to Election Day, which, this year, falls on Tuesday, November 7.

Patch asked those running for office to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles in the days leading up to the election.

Longtime incumbent and Republican Theresa Kiernan is facing off against Democratic candidate David Glazer to retain her position as the Southampton Town Receiver of Taxes.

Here is Patch's candidate profile of Theresa Kiernan.

Name

Theresa Kiernan

How old will you be as of Election Day?

55

Does your campaign have a website?

https://shtowngop.com

What city or town do you live in?

Southampton

What office are you seeking?

Receiver of Taxes

Party affiliation

Republican and Conservative

Education

1986 graduate Southampton High School. MBA in Finance Fordham University

What is your occupation?

Receiver of Taxes since 2007.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

None.

Have you ever held a public office, whether appointive or elective?

Elected to Receiver of Taxes office in 2007.

Now we'd like to ask a few questions about your reasons for running and your general views on politics and government. First, why are you seeking this office?

I love my job and will be honored to continue

Please complete this statement: The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is _____, and this is what I intend to do about it.

My office provides a very important service to the residents of Southampton and I intend to continue providing that service at the highest level possible.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

16 years of experience in the post.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

I have improved efficiency and was able to cut staff from 7 to 2 full-time employees, resulting in significant cost savings. Best use of technology continues to be an important element contributing to the efficiency. However, we remain committed to personal attention and service for the taxpayers, so I will not convert to a telephone recording — we continue to answer the phone directly.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Listen much more than you speak.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I am grateful to go to work every day and provide service to my fellow residents and would appreciate their support once again on Election Day.