Forward Southampton” isn’t just our party name—it’s our guiding principle.
We believe in progress, accountability, and getting things done. Village governance shouldn’t be defined by drama or empty promises. Real, lasting change requires steady leadership, strong relationships, and a commitment to public service. We can’t afford constant turnover or on-the-job training for our elected officials.
Village Hall should not be a revolving door. It should be led by dedicated, principled individuals who show up every day to do the hard, honorable work of serving a community as vibrant as ours.
Meet Mayor Bill Manger
Mayor Bill Manger is a proud lifelong Southampton Village resident and public servant. Having served as Chief of Staff to the U.S. Small Business Administration during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Bill was able to secure approximately $80 million for the small businesses in our 11968 Zip Code. As Mayor, Bill has worked tirelessly to move the Village forward through responsible financial management, quality-of-life improvements, and sustained beautification efforts.
Under his leadership, the Village has planted over 400 trees; addressed deferred maintenance at the Southampton Arts Center, the Southampton History Museum, and Rogers Mansion; upgraded drainage infrastructure; and invested in cost-saving renewable energy initiatives. His administration has bundled contracts to cut costs, maintained a flat tax levy, and preserved the Village’s top-tier AAA bond rating.
Bill remains deeply committed and accountable to our community and is seeking another term to continue delivering on that vision.
Meet Trustee Roy Stevenson
Roy Stevenson first came to Southampton as an infant and was blessed to spend every summer of his youth playing on the beach, swimming in the ocean and biking around the Village. Roy and his wife Polly returned with their daughters as full time residents in 1999 and have been running Stevensons Toys & Games ever since.
Roy served on the Village Planning Board for 14 years, including five years as Chairman, and was elected a Village Trustee in 2021. He is most proud of his work as liaison to the Villages first responders, the Southampton Fire Department, Volunteer Ambulance, and Ocean Rescue. Since these organizations are primarily staffed by volunteers, it is essential that their relationship with Village government be strong. As Trustee, Stevenson has supported the purchase of new fire engines and ambulances to replace aging vehicles that were more than twenty years old.
He has also been focused on efforts to mitigate the impact of ever increasing traffic. He worked to hire additional police officers in order to control cut through traffic in order to keep our streets both safe and accessible to all residents. Significantly, while advancing these initiatives, he supported the Village’s financial management initiatives that produced a budget in 2025 that does not require a tax increase. Going forward, Roy seeks to continue these efforts while working to bring a clean water system to the village, cleansing Lake Agawam, and revitalizing the village business district.
Meet Trustee Robin Brown
Robin Brown has called Southampton Village home for over 20 years. A lifelong humanitarian, Robin brings deep nonprofit experience both locally and abroad, from building schools and clinics in South Africa to combating child trafficking in Southeast Asia. Her work includes founding a teen maternity house, supporting women entrepreneurs, and serving as Board President of the Eastville Community Historical Society in Sag Harbor. She also serves on the board of a nonprofit supporting families affected by autism and partnered with the Peter Marino Art Foundation to launch the “Be Inspired” program, bringing arts access to local youth.
As Trustee for the past four years, she has served as the Board’s Safety Liaison, Cooper's Beach Liaison, and Youth and Seasoned Citizens Liaison. As Cooper's Beach Liaison, she helped generate $2.3M in revenue from our beaches, which created a surplus of $417,000 for the Village.