2026 New York General Election

Kathee Burke-Gonzalez

Kathee Burke-Gonzalez is originally from Valley Stream. She earned a bachelor's degree in marketing and management from Siena College. She lives with her husband, Joe Gonzalez, in Springs.

Kathee was sworn in as Town Supervisor in 2024 and again in 2026. She was first elected to the Town Board in 2013 and reelected in 2017 and 2021. She was elected to the Springs School Board in 2004 and reelected in 2007 and 2010.

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Kathee Burke-Gonzalez grew up in Valley Stream and attended Catholic schools there. She earned a Bachelor of Science in marketing and management from Siena College. She and her husband, Joe Gonzalez, live in Springs.

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Kathee was elected to the Town Board in 2013 and reelected in 2017 and 2021. She was previously elected to the Springs School Board in 2004 and reelected in 2007 and 2010.

Re-Elect Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez

Economy

“Caring for families also means making sure working parents have the support they need,” Burke-Gonzalez said, pointing to continued partnerships supporting childcare access and affordability.

Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez Delivers 2026 State of the Town Address

As Town Supervisor, authorized emergency grants to three local food pantries following federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefit cuts.

As Town Supervisor, opened an emergency department, an aquatic and cultural center, and a year-round multipurpose recreation field.

Said working parents need support, citing partnerships for childcare access and affordability.

- Said working parents need support, citing partnerships for childcare access and affordability.

Public Services

As Town Supervisor, led East Hampton's effort to obtain New York State's Pro-Housing Community designation.

As Town Supervisor, led East Hampton's acquisition of 66 Main Street in Wainscott to prevent overdevelopment and preserve its historical significance.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

As Town Supervisor, replaced a high-risk intersection at Stephen Hands Path, Two Holes of Water Road, and Long Lane with a roundabout.

Transportation & Infrastructure

“We also have a responsibility to care for our shoreline, which safeguards our neighborhoods and business districts and is the foundation of our local economy,” she said.

As Town Supervisor, directed water-quality funds to replace outdated septic systems.

As Town Supervisor, completed dune reconstruction at Ditch Plains Beach to preserve the shoreline and strengthen a coastal barrier.

As Town Supervisor, secured state and federal funding for dune, beach, and wildfire-protection projects.

Said the town has a responsibility to care for its shoreline to safeguard neighborhoods, business districts, and the local economy.

- Said the town has a responsibility to care for its shoreline to safeguard neighborhoods, business districts, and the local economy.

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