Meet Our Candidate

Candidate for Southold Town Council / Town Justice (Fishers Island seat)

I live on Fishers Island with my husband, Paul, and our dog, Nola.

Who I Am

Kate, Paul & Nola

I am a product of the Northeast, where I practiced residential design-build architecture and planning for academic institutions. I have also taught English in public schools in rural Italy.

I’ve been a seasonal Fishers Islander since the 1970s. I moved to Fishers full-time during Covid to be closer to family, and this is where Paul and I have put down roots - this is our home.

Young Kate with Family on Fishers (1970s)

A BIT MORE ABOUT ME

* I am inspired by my mom Barbara, who
sees the positive in any situation.

* I love dogs.

* I enjoy transforming spaces with
simple moves.

* I’m happiest working with my hands.

* I’m fulfilled seeing gardens grow and evolve.

* I feel most alive out in nature doing
something physical.

Learn more about Fishers Island at https://fishersisland.net/

Fishers Island FAQ

Q1) Why is there a Fishers Island Town Council/Justice position?

All members of the Town Council used to be Town Justices. Fishers Island retained the joint position because of its remoteness.

Q2) Why is Fishers Island part of New York and not Connecticut?

A better question might be, why is Long Island part of New York and not Connecticut? In a nutshell, there was a charter conflict, and New York had better lawyers. Connecticut’s 1662 Charter claimed its territory extended south across the Sound and Long Island to the sea. New York’s 1664 Charter claimed that Long Island was to be part of New York and that its territory extended east along Long Island to Fishers Island and beyond. New York won, although it wasn’t until 1879 that Connecticut conceded.