Hoyle, 28, lives in Glen Head and works in supply chain analytics in Glen Cove. He studied at Villanova University before transferring to Boston University, where he studied political science, homeland security, international relations and economics.

Hoyle describes his vision for Town of Oyster Bay

James T. Hoyle studied at Villanova University before transferring to Boston University, where he studied political science, homeland security, international relations and economics. He lives in Glen Head.

James Hoyle describes his vision for Town of Oyster Bay

Hoyle, a 28-year-old data analyst who works in Glen Cove, graduated from North Shore High School before studying at Villanova and Boston University, focusing on public policy, economics, and international affairs. Hoyle said his career experience gives him an understanding of how organizations manage money, execute projects, and operate efficiently.

Oyster Bay Democrat announces supervisor bid

James T. Hoyle works as a data analyst in Glen Cove.

Glen Head Dem James Hoyle runs for Oyster Bay supervisor - LI Press

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Hoyle said he wants greater transparency with the budget and more transparency from the board. He said the current board has not addressed many issues across the town.

“After nearly a decade in office, the current administration still doesn’t have a clear plan for the future,” Hoyle said. “We see rising costs, outdated systems, and spending that doesn’t deliver results. That’s not sustainable and it’s not acceptable.”

Hoyle said the town should expand efforts to create housing opportunities for younger residents and advocate for lower utility costs. He expressed concern that rising expenses could drive families away and weaken the communities where they grew up.

Calls for greater transparency in the town budget and greater transparency from the town board.

- Calls for greater transparency in the town budget and greater transparency from the town board.
- Advocates for lower utility costs.

Economy

Hoyle, a 28-year-old data analyst who works in Glen Cove, graduated from North Shore High School before studying at Villanova and Boston University, focusing on public policy, economics, and international affairs. Hoyle said his career experience gives him an understanding of how organizations manage money, execute projects, and operate efficiently.

“My career has been about understanding how systems work and how to make them work better. When you apply that lens to Town Hall, it’s clear we can do a much better job managing resources and delivering services,” he said. “That’s a lens I look forward to bringing to town government.”

He said residents in some North Shore communities feel overlooked by town officials, pointing to mail delivery problems in Glenwood Landing, rising water bills and infrastructure concerns. Hoyle said the town supervisor should advocate for residents even when an issue falls under another level of government.

“I really do take a genuine offense to the concept of ‘I'm not responsible for that because I can't directly solve it,’” he said.

Plans to improve Town Hall's resource management and delivery of services.

Advocates for the town supervisor to represent residents on issues handled by other levels of government.

- Plans to improve Town Hall's resource management and delivery of services.
- Advocates for the town supervisor to represent residents on issues handled by other levels of government.

Public Services

Supports expanding housing opportunities for younger residents.

- Supports expanding housing opportunities for younger residents.

Housing & Urban Development

Hoyle also opposed the use of private companies’ artificial intelligence surveillance systems to monitor residents’ movements, citing concerns about privacy and the collection of data without individualized suspicion.

On immigration enforcement, he said local policing should not create fear among residents who may need assistance.

On immigration enforcement, he said local policing should not create fear among residents who may need assistance.

“You need to make sure that people are not afraid of the authority that's supposed to keep our community together,” Hoyle said.

Opposes private companies using artificial intelligence surveillance systems to monitor residents' movements.

Says local policing should not make residents afraid to seek assistance.

- Opposes private companies using artificial intelligence surveillance systems to monitor residents' movements.
- Says local policing should not make residents afraid to seek assistance.

Public Safety

Hoyle said he also wants to address fixing roads and infrastructure with clear timelines and contractor oversight, dealing with rising everyday costs and ensuring every neighborhood receives equal attention, services and resources.

“I think a lot of people in the Town of Oyster Bay find themselves paying [their town taxes] and I don’t think they’re getting their money’s worth,” Hoyle said. “This campaign is about moving Oyster Bay forward with modern government, smarter spending, and a commitment to every neighborhood.”

Plans to repair roads and infrastructure with clear timelines and contractor oversight.

- Plans to repair roads and infrastructure with clear timelines and contractor oversight.

Transportation & Infrastructure

He also raised concerns about the long-term sustainability of Long Island’s aquifers and argued that officials should take potential pollution and overuse seriously before the problems become more expensive to address.

“I cannot stress how high of a level of importance I give to having clean and affordable drinking water,” Hoyle said.

Environmental protection, particularly water quality, is his third major priority. Hoyle criticized what he described as insufficiently aggressive responses to potential contamination from former industrial sites like Northrup Grummon and leaking oil tankers, saying the town should prioritize protecting its waterways and drinking water.

On the proposed Propel NY Energy transmission project, Hoyle said residents deserve more assurances about construction impacts and environmental risks. He questioned whether communities that already face infrastructure and affordability challenges should be expected to accept additional disruptions without greater evidence that the project will be safe.

Prioritizes clean, affordable drinking water and protecting waterways from contamination.

Calls for more assurances about the proposed Propel NY Energy transmission project's construction impacts and environmental risks.

- Prioritizes clean, affordable drinking water and protecting waterways from contamination.
- Calls for more assurances about the proposed Propel NY Energy transmission project's construction impacts and environmental risks.

James T. Hoyle

Economy

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment