Patch Candidate Profile: Dana Brown For Riverhead Town Assessor

RIVERHEAD, NY — Riverhead 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.

Dana Brown, a Republican, is running an uncontested race to retain one of two open town assessor seats along with Republican candidate Meredith Lipinksy.

Here is Patch's candidate profile of Dana Brown.

Name

Dana N. Brown

How old will you be as of Election Day?

52

What city or town do you live in?

Wading River

What office are you seeking?

Assessor

Party affiliation

Republican / Conservative

Education

High school, state certified assessor

What is your occupation?

I have been with the assessors' office since 2013 where I started as an assessment clerk. In 2015, I was promoted to senior assessment clerk. In April of 2021, I was appointed to fill a vacancy for assessor and elected that November.

Do you have a family? If so, please tell us about them.

I have a daughter who is 22.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No.

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

Assessor. Appointed

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 all of the different aspects of my job. From helping taxpayers navigate the exemption process to promoting assessment equity through deed transfers and sales, to doing field work. Every day is a different adventure and I learn something new each day.

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

My experience with the office for the past 10 years.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Take the chance.

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

I love all of the different aspects of my job and learning something new each day. I am proud to serve the Town of Riverhead.