Suffolk Reporter

Edmund J. Smyth is known for his discipline and strong work ethic, which he attributes to his tenure in the United States Marine Corps, where he rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant. Since those days, he has continued to serve and contribute to the improvement and well-being of the Town of Huntington, its hamlets, and communities.

As a Councilman, Mr. Smyth ended overdevelopment, preserved open space, limited noise pollution, and made the Cold War veterans tax exemption permanent. He also sponsored a measure to populate oyster beds in Huntington’s harbors to naturally filter the water and initiated the “Pick Up Six” anti-litter environmental campaign.

In 2022, Mr. Smyth was elected to a four-year term as Huntington Town Supervisor. His first goal was to improve the quality of life in underserved neighborhoods by redeveloping blighted properties. He has also pushed for creating an affordable housing trust fund, which will help far more people than the affordable housing lottery program he inherited.

Mr. Smyth voted to establish ethics reforms and fund critical infrastructure improvements, including roads, sewers, water treatment facilities, waterfront facilities, and allotting $22 million in Town funds to the Hub Sewer Project. This project has encouraged economic investment and job creation in downtown Huntington Station.

He has also worked on clean water and environmental initiatives, including improvements to the Town's sewage treatment plant to protect water quality and enhancements to waste management and recycling programs aimed at reducing waste.

Prior to his public service career, Mr. Smyth practiced law in Huntington Village for over two decades. During that time, he served as President of the Huntington Lawyers Club and volunteered on the Lloyd Harbor Zoning Board of Appeals.

Mr. Smyth is intimately familiar with the diverse interests of Huntington residents. He believes that with hard work, discipline, and teamwork—traits he learned during his time in the Marine Corps—any obstacle can be overcome.

A longtime resident of Huntington himself, Mr. Smyth met his wife Coriander at Huntington High School over three decades ago. They have raised their children Harlan, Eddie Jr., Lily, and Sarah in town and have worked tirelessly to ensure that Huntington remains a place where future generations can thrive.

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