City Officials
Elected officials for Town of Riverhead — their promises, tenure record, and accountability.
City Council
Jerome Halpin
Town SupervisorJanuary 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Robert "Bob" Kern
CouncilmemberJanuary 1, 2022 - December 31, 2028
Denise Merrifield
CouncilmemberJanuary 1, 2024 - December 31, 2027
Kenneth Rothwell
CouncilmemberJanuary 1, 2021 - December 31, 2028
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.
Joann Waski
CouncilmemberJanuary 1, 2024 - December 31, 2027
Former Officials (3)
Tim Hubbard
Town SupervisorJanuary 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025. Elected Nov 2023, sworn in January 1, 2024 (RiverheadLOCAL 2023-12-22); N.Y. Town Law § 24 (read at nysenate.gov). End: two-year supervisor term expired December 31, 2025; lost Nov 2025 race to Halpin by 37 votes (Suffolk BOE final). Prior council service 2016-2023 not seeded as a separate row.
Served until Dec 2025
Frank Beyrodt
CouncilmemberJanuary 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023. Elected Nov 2019 (first term); start per N.Y. Town Law § 24 (read at nysenate.gov). End: term expired December 31, 2023 and he did not seek reelection (RiverheadLOCAL 2023-01-24).
Served until Dec 2023
Yvette Aguiar
Town SupervisorJanuary 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023. Elected Nov 2019 (defeated Laura Jens-Smith), re-elected Nov 2021; start per N.Y. Town Law § 24 (read at nysenate.gov) (terms begin January 1 after election); RiverheadLOCAL 2023-02-04: served two terms, did not seek a third. End: terms of Supervisor Aguiar, Hubbard and Beyrodt expire December 31, 2023 (RiverheadLOCAL 2023-01-24).
Served until Dec 2023