Deep Roots, Real Commitment.

I am a lifelong resident of New York, husband, and father who has dedicated his life to serving this community. I know that the future of our home, from our clean water to our kids’ futures to our local economy depends on effective, experienced leadership.

Rich Carozza’s Plan to Work for Southampton

Rich holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Long Island University Post. He is a proud father to five adult children.

Carozza is a relatively new South Fork resident, having moved full time to Speonk only two years ago, but has had business dealings and close ties here for decades, he said this week.

“I have been anchored out here forever. I love the East End and I want to help fix some of the big problems we have here,” Carozza said.

Newcomer Rich Carozza Will Challenge Moore for Southampton Supervisor

Richard A Carozza is a lifelong resident of New York. He earned a master's degree in public administration from Long Island University Post. He lives in Speonk and is the father of five adult children.

Newcomer Rich Carozza Will Challenge Moore for Southampton ...

He is the head of RAC Group Companies, which he said comprises a number of real estate and construction-related companies, including five real estate companies, a mortgage company and an insurance company. He also has a stockbroker’s license and holds a master’s degree in public administration, he said.

Rich brings more than 35 years of experience in Long Island politics, with a strong background in campaign strategy, fundraising, and party leadership at the local, state, and federal levels. A lifelong Long Island resident, he has built a distinguished career in real estate development and financial services, with expertise in financial planning, capital formation, real estate management, and site development.

Richard A Carozza is the head of RAC Group Companies, which includes real estate, construction-related, mortgage, and insurance companies. He has worked in real estate development and financial services.

Posted Mon, May 14, 2012 at 9:16 pm ET|Updated Mon, May 14, 2012 at 10:56 pm ET

Richard Carozza is a candidate in the May 15 Massapequa School Board election.

Massapequa School Board Candidate: Richard Carozza | Massapequa, NY Patch

Rich was a candidate in the 2012 Massapequa School Board election.

2026 New York General Election

Commits to fiscal transparency, requiring a clear community mandate and a stress test before major public investments.

Implementing public commentary periods for project spending.

Spending taxpayer money for the good of the town, not for elected officials.

Full transparency on project procedure, goals, research, implementation, and benefits.

Taxpayers  are the ultimate authority on spending, not the board or planning department.

Your Voice, Your Town Hall

Ensuring Successful Projects

Committing to fiscal transparency by ensuring no major public funds are allocated without a clear community mandate.

Every proposed project must pass a strict stress test for realistic execution and stable returns for the community.

Advocates modernizing infrastructure and supporting local commerce to foster sustainable economic growth in downtown areas.

Fostering sustainable economic growth in downtowns and enhancing livability by modernizing infrastructure and supporting local commerce.

Revitalize Hampton Bays

Solve the Affordable Homes Crisis and Support Residents

Proposes economic-development initiatives to expand access to capital, reduce regulatory burdens, and grow local enterprises.

Revitalize Hampton Bays

Implementing strategic economic development initiatives to expand access to capital, reduce regulatory burdens, and drive local enterprise growth

As of October 22, 2026, Richard A Carozza’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Proposes public-comment periods for project spending.

Your Voice, Your Town Hall

Implementing public commentary periods for project spending.

Spending taxpayer money for the good of the town, not for elected officials.

Public Services

Supports responsibly increasing the supply of high-quality housing, including workforce housing for town residents and residential development.

Increase high-quality housing supply responsibly.

Support workforce housing for town residents.

Encourage Residential Development.

Proposes leveraging town assets and financial tools to make housing more affordable.

Make housing more affordable by leveraging town assets and financial instruments.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Proposes expanding parking options to prioritize pedestrians and local shoppers while reducing traffic congestion.

Investing in 21st century infrastructure while fiercely protecting the historic charm and character of our town.

Expanding parking solutions to prioritize pedestrians and local shoppers and alleviate traffic congestion.

Increase speed limits.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Proposes three sewer districts to reduce nitrogen pollution and related water-quality harms.

Protect Our Water Quality

Expand sewers responsibly by developing 3 sewer districts: East, Central, and West.

Reduce nitrogen pollution by eliminating thousands of point sources using sewers. This will reduce toxic algae blooms, water hypoxia, habitat destruction, and unpleasant odors.

Protect Our Water Supply and Expand Sewers

Advocates science-based investments in water infrastructure that protect the local ecosystem.

Championing sustainable, forward-thinking water infrastructure that works in harmony with our local ecosystem.

Science-based decisions to invest in growth that protects our future.

Energy & the Environment

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Richard A Carozza

- Advocates modernizing infrastructure and supporting local commerce to foster sustainable economic growth in downtown areas.
- Proposes economic-development initiatives to expand access to capital, reduce regulatory burdens, and grow local enterprises.

- Proposes public-comment periods for project spending.

- Proposes leveraging town assets and financial tools to make housing more affordable.

- Proposes expanding parking options to prioritize pedestrians and local shoppers while reducing traffic congestion.
- Proposes increasing speed limits.

- Proposes three sewer districts to reduce nitrogen pollution and related water-quality harms.
- Advocates science-based investments in water infrastructure that protect the local ecosystem.