Councilmember· January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2028

Kenneth Rothwell

Town of Riverhead

About

Kenneth Rothwell's platform centers on bringing a practical, business-minded approach to Riverhead town government, focusing on prudent financial management and operational efficiency. His campaign emphasizes applying corporate logic and economic sensibilities to local governance and town board responsibilities.

Campaign promises (2)

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Kenneth Rothwell intends to apply a business-oriented approach to town government operations and financial management.
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Kenneth Rothwell aims to maintain a practical 'business sense' in town board decisions if reelected.
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At a glance

News mentions: 1

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 38
Total speaking time: 4:31:51
Avg per meeting: 7:09
Segments: 4496

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Top issues during term (3)(Budget)

high↑Sep 2026[40]

2027 preliminary budget amendments and tax levy reduction

Cuts the proposed 2027 tax hike by a full percentage point — a 35% reduction in the tax increase.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

CDBG Funding for Local Nonprofits

Federal HUD funds distributed through Suffolk County; no direct town tax impact.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

affordable housing funding

The $3.67 million state award covers a chunk of the project’s financing, reducing pressure on local dollars and helping the 80-unit development move toward construction.

Decisions during term (53)

Recorded while Rothwell was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 20, 2026

Voting record (53)(Budget)

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Kenneth Rothwell

About

Campaign promises (2)

Top issues during term (3)(Budget)

2027 preliminary budget amendments and tax levy reduction

CDBG Funding for Local Nonprofits

affordable housing funding

Decisions during term (53)

Resolution 2026-930 – Budget Adoption of Community Benefit Funds for Open Space Project

Resolution 2026-931 – Highway Capital Project #52621 National Grid Road Restoration Budget Adoption

Resolution 2026-932 – Water District Capital Project #82308 Well No. 5-2a Budget Adjustment

Resolution 2026-934 – Highway Budget Transfer for Drainage Repairs

Resolution 2026-935 – Amendment #1 to 2027 Preliminary Budget

Resolution 2026-936 – Amendment #2 to 2027 Preliminary Budget

Resolution 2026-937 – Amendment #3 to 2027 Preliminary Budget

Resolution 2026-938 – Amendment #4 to 2027 Preliminary Budget

Resolution 2026-939 – Amendment #5 to 2027 Preliminary Budget

Resolution 2026-940 – Amendment #6 to 2027 Preliminary Budget

Resolution 2026-878 - Two Bears Park Capital Project Budget Adjustment

Resolution 2026-879 - Highway Storm Repair Budget Transfer

Resolution 2026-880 - Street Lighting Equipment Budget

Resolution 2026-923 - 2027 Preliminary Budget Public Hearing Notice

Resolution 2026-842 - Ambulance District Budget Adjustment (Armory Repairs)

Resolution 2026-843 - Duck Ponds Restoration Budget (Capital Project #12620)

Resolution 2026-844 - HVAC Replacement Budget Adjustment (George Young Community Center)

Resolution 2026-877 - Records Management Digital Conversion Budget Adjustment

Resolution 2026-814 — Budget adjustment for HVAC replacement at Justice Court and Police Department

Resolution 2026-765 - Budget Transfer for 2026 Legal Fees

Voting record (53)(Budget)

2026-940 Authorizes Amendment #6 to the 2027 Preliminary Budget

2026-935 Authorizes Amendment #1 to the 2027 Preliminary Budget

2026-937 Authorizes Amendment #3 to the 2027 Preliminary Budget

2026-936 Authorizes Amendment #2 to the 2027 Preliminary Budget

2026-938 Authorizes Amendment #4 to the 2027 Preliminary Budget

Resolution 2026-930 – Budget Adoption of Community Benefit Funds for Open Space Project

Resolution 2026-931 – Highway Capital Project #52621 National Grid Road Restoration Budget Adoption

Resolution 2026-932 – Water District Capital Project #82308 Well No. 5-2a Budget Adjustment

Resolution 2026-934 – Highway Budget Transfer for Drainage Repairs

Resolution 2026-935 – Amendment #1 to 2027 Preliminary Budget

Resolution 2026-936 – Amendment #2 to 2027 Preliminary Budget

Resolution 2026-937 – Amendment #3 to 2027 Preliminary Budget

Resolution 2026-938 – Amendment #4 to 2027 Preliminary Budget

Resolution 2026-939 – Amendment #5 to 2027 Preliminary Budget

Resolution 2026-940 – Amendment #6 to 2027 Preliminary Budget

Budget Adjustment for Replacement of HVAC System at George Young Community Center

Budget Adoption for Capital Project #12620 Restoration of Wading River Duck Ponds

Ambulance District Budget Adjustment for Repairs to the Armory Building

Budget Adjustment for 2026 Records Management and Digital Conversion

Resolution 2026-842 - Ambulance District Budget Adjustment (Armory Repairs)

Resolution 2026-843 - Duck Ponds Restoration Budget (Capital Project #12620)

Resolution 2026-844 - HVAC Replacement Budget Adjustment (George Young Community Center)

Resolution 2026-877 - Records Management Digital Conversion Budget Adjustment

Ratifies Budget Adjustment for Air Conditioning Units Replacement At Justice Court and Police Department

Resolution 2026-814 — Budget adjustment for HVAC replacement at Justice Court and Police Department

Resolution 2026-765 - Budget Transfer for 2026 Legal Fees

Resolution 2026-766 - Highway Budget Transfer for Duck Pond Estates Paving

Resolution 2026-767 - Sewer District VACTOR Truck Budget Transfer

2026-686 Water District Capital Project 82517 Summerwind Farm Subdivision Budget Adjustment

2026-687 Sewer District Capital Project 82613 Peconic River Hotel 127 E Main St Budget Adoption

CDA Resolution — EPCAL Legal Fees Budget Transfer ($95,000)

Resolution 2026-633 – Water District Capital Project #82301 Budget Adjustment

Resolution 2026-635 – National Grid Hydrant Relocation Mill Rd. Budget Adjustment

Resolution 2026-636 – Peconic River Hotel Water Project Budget Adoption

Resolution 2026-637 – Highway Budget Adjustment (Capital Project #52513)

Resolution 2026-640 – SCWA Federal Pass-Through Grant Budget Adjustment

2026-222 Sewer District Capital Project #82210 Budget Adjustment for Biosolids Facility

2026-223 Budget Transfer for 2025 Legal Fees

2026-224 Adopts Budget Adjustment for Children's Adaptive Playground Capital Project 72404

Water District Capital Project 82604 Extra Space 61 Main Rd Budget Adoption

Adopts Highway Department Budget Transfer for Additional Salt

Resolution 2026-195 - Water District Capital Project 82604 Budget Adoption

Resolution 2026-196 - Highway Department Budget Transfer for Additional Salt

2026-155 Water District Capital Project 82518 Sandy Pond Links Water Service Budget Adjustment

2026-156 2026 Ambulance District Budget Adjustment

Resolution 2026-155 – Water District Capital Project 82518 Sandy Pond Links Water Service Budget Adjustment

Resolution 2026-156 – 2026 Ambulance District Budget Adjustment

5. 2026-105 Sewer District Capital Project 82603 840 Old Country Rd Budget Adoption

3. 2026-103 Water District Capital Project 81855 Plant 2A Budget Amendment

2. 2026-102 Authorizes Financial Administrator to Establish a Budget for America 250 Donations

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