Albert, whose Island roots go back to 1860, previously served for four years on the Town Board, where he was the leading, and sometimes sole, voice for protecting our precious water. A former environmental project manager, he was not afraid to advocate for requiring more frequent installation of upgraded septic systems or to simply say “no” to needless environmentally threatening development. He seeks to bring this approach back to the Town Board He thinks this requires an understanding of the perspectives of all Islanders. He knows how the Town functions and that it could function in a much more open, responsive, and efficient manner.