Connie Kepert Councilwoman
Councilwoman Connie Kepert was elected to the Town Council in November of 2005. Prior to being elected Ms. Kepert demonstrated her dedication to her community through her active role in civic affairs. Over a period of 18 years Ms. Kepert served as President of the Affiliated Brookhaven Civic Organization, the Longwood Alliance, and the Middle Island Civic Association.
As a civic leader, Connie Kepert concentrated on solving problems through a participatory process that brings people together, and encourages the building of a community vision. Ms. Kepert has pressed for policies that encourage sustainable development, steer development away from sensitive sites and into centers, and create people oriented, equitable places. Connie led the effort that resulted in a four-day charrette along the Middle Country Road corridor.
For her hard work and dedication Ms. Kepert has received the following awards: The North Shore Sun’s 2007 Public Servant of the Year Award, The Open Space Council Dennis Puleston Conservation Award, the Brookhaven Town Women of the Year Award, Suffolk County Volunteer of the Year Award, Paumanok Bike Club Recognition, and the PTA Distinguished Service Award, the Woman of the Year Award from the Times Beacon Record and received a Paumanok Bike Club Recognition award for her work . Connie was honored with Vision Long Island’s Community Leadership Award. Connie was designated a Paul Harris Fellow by the Middle Island Rotary, and was recognized by the L.I. Progressive Coalition as a “Long Islander who has Made a Difference.”
Connie Kepert is married to Andrew Kepert, and has 3 sons, Shaun, Christopher, and Daniel. Ms. Kepert teaches at Longwood High School, and holds a M.S. in Public Policy from the University of Oregon, a B.A. in Psychology from SUNY Oneonta, and Teaching Certifications from Dowling College in both Social Studies, and Special Education.
Council District Four consists of Farmingville (part), Medford (part), Holtsville (part), Gordon Heights, Coram (part), Yaphank, Middle Island, Ridge (part), Bellport, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, North Shirley (part).