preservation of Southold’s natural resources make me deeply committed to finding practical and sustainable solutions that will make Southold Town more resilient and more prosperous for everyone.

I believe we can work together through communication, cooperation, and compromise. Let’s build more opportunities for our young people and working class neighbors. Let’s diversify our housing options and think outside the box so people can actually afford to be here. Let’s preserve our natural resources so that future generations can enjoy it for centuries to come.

Let’s create legislation that moves quickly enough for our small businesses to navigate the ever-changing landscape of modern commerce. Finally, let’s make local government more transparent and more accessible so you don’t have to wonder what you missed in that 4pm meeting you couldn’t attend because it was during a work day.

I’m of the firm belief that government should work for everyone. 

Alexa in her studio.

As Town Councilperson, I will:

• Bring forth a fresh community-forward & data driven perspective to solving perennial issues.

• Work across party lines to promote diversified housing opportunities.

• Support and encourage small businesses that continue to be the engine of our local economy.

• Develop and back programs and resources for local young people.

• Protect and enrich our unique environment and natural resources.

• Promote transparency, access, and accountability in local government.

Alexa Suess, Councilmember Brian Mealy, Kate Stevens and Supervisor Al Krupski.

I was born and raised in Greenport where my husband Adam and I currently live with our dog, Freyja. After attending The School of Visual Arts to study Digital User Experience, I later moved on to train at IBM with a focus on Data Analysis.

Alexa and her husband Adam.

MY INTERESTS

* reading (non-fiction please!)

* weightlifting

* fishing

* paddleboarding

* cooking up far-too-complicated
recipes

My first small business was founded in 2013 in which I helped local entrepreneurs modernize and grow their organizations to adapt to the ever-changing market. I also currently own Common Ground in downtown Greenport - a studio that encourages working with your hands via educational programs that introduce skills such as metalsmithing. 

Over my years of living in Southold Town, I’ve had the privilege of organizing community projects like “Miles for Medical Debt” which relieved over $700,000 of health care related debt for those in Southold and beyond.

I’ve also been involved with local organizations like the Greenport BID, the Women Entrepreneurs in Business Group, CAST, The Hold Fast Fund, and the North Fork Chamber of Commerce. My commitment to giving back extends to my business where I founded the Common Ground Design & Entrepreneurial Scholarship that has distributed funding to graduating students across the North Fork.