DawnMarie Kuhn

Moved to authorize a public hearing on a proposed data-centers moratorium. The Supervisor had said she was advised the proposal did not comply with Town or state code. The authorization passed.

July 14, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health

Source: islipny.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Questioned the three-year term, price history and departmental review of Winter Brothers' bulky-waste disposal contract. Moved to table it until a new deputy commissioner could review the proposal. The tabling passed over the Supervisor's opposition.

March 24, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health

Source: islipny.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Opposed an amended IDA authorization for R Squared Bay Shore LLC. Said that in her view IDA incentives should not be used for apartment projects. The measure passed 4-1.

July 14, 2026Supports Government Efficiency

Source: islipny.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against tabling midyear salary increases for Islip's elected town clerk and receiver of taxes. Criticized the Supervisor for using the garbage contract as a fiscal objection. Voted for the raises, and the resolution passed 3-2.

June 16, 2026Supports Government Efficiency

Source: islipny.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Publicly argued that the outgoing environmental-control commissioner had based a contract analysis on too few garbage districts. She said he used fewer than five of roughly 70. Also said he had allowed equipment and facility problems. Accused him of disparaging board members to rank-and-file staff.

May 19, 2026Supports Government Efficiency

Source: islipny.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Publicly supported OpenGov permitting software. Cited transparency, shorter permit times and constituent reports of departmental improvement. Also cited the need to modernize town processes. Voted for extending the contract.

April 21, 2026Supports Government Efficiency

Source: islipny.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Questioned the three-year term, price history and departmental review of Winter Brothers' bulky-waste disposal contract. Moved to table it until a new deputy commissioner could review the proposal. The tabling passed over the Supervisor's opposition.

March 24, 2026Supports Government Efficiency

Source: islipny.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against tabling midyear salary increases for Islip's elected town clerk and receiver of taxes. Criticized the Supervisor for using the garbage contract as a fiscal objection. Voted for the raises, and the resolution passed 3-2.

June 16, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: islipny.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Kuhn seconded a motion to table authorization for a hearing on piercing the 2027 property-tax cap; the tabling motion passed over the Supervisor's opposition.

April 21, 2026Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: islipny.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Questioned the three-year term, price history and departmental review of Winter Brothers' bulky-waste disposal contract. Moved to table it until a new deputy commissioner could review the proposal. The tabling passed over the Supervisor's opposition.

March 24, 2026Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: islipny.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted for ten of eleven capital bond resolutions. They covered town improvements, heavy equipment, parks, facilities and sidewalks. They also covered roads, drainage, traffic signals, golf-course irrigation and parking lots. Voted against the turf-field improvements bond, which passed 4-1.

February 24, 2026Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: islipny.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Kuhn voted for the Department of Homeland Security statement of work permitting firearms qualification and training at Islip's range; it passed 4-1 after protections restricting the facility's use were discussed.

June 16, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

Source: islipny.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Opposed an amended IDA authorization for R Squared Bay Shore LLC. Said that in her view IDA incentives should not be used for apartment projects. The measure passed 4-1.

July 14, 2026Opposes Housing Affordability

Source: islipny.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Kuhn seconded a motion to table authorization for a hearing on piercing the 2027 property-tax cap; the tabling motion passed over the Supervisor's opposition.

April 21, 2026Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction

Source: islipny.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Opposed an amended IDA authorization for R Squared Bay Shore LLC. Said that in her view IDA incentives should not be used for apartment projects. The measure passed 4-1.

July 14, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability

Source: islipny.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted for ten of eleven capital bond resolutions. They covered town improvements, heavy equipment, parks, facilities and sidewalks. They also covered roads, drainage, traffic signals, golf-course irrigation and parking lots. Voted against the turf-field improvements bond, which passed 4-1.

February 24, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure

Source: islipny.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Received public backing at her Assembly campaign kickoff from Suffolk GOP chair Jesse Garcia. Assemblyman Doug Smith and Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo also backed her. They described her as their recruited successor for the open district.

April 30, 2026

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Kuhn voted to table the International Asbestos Removal IDA inducement after local opposition.

March 24, 2026

Source: islipny.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Was elected to Islip Town Council District 2 on November 4, 2025. Took office on January 1, 2026. Became the fifth woman and the first millennial elected to the council.

January 1, 2026

Source: islipny.gov · researched July 18, 2026