2025 GOP CANDIDATES FOR ASSESSOR

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​Charles J. Sanders for Town Assessor

• With more than two decades of distinguished military service, Lieutenant Colonel, Charles J. Sanders brings proven leadership, integrity, and a commitment to public service to the role of Town Assessor.
• Throughout his career as a real estate professional and Town Assessor, Charles has demonstrated unwavering dedication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex operations under pressure-qualities essential for fair and accurate property assessment.​

Key Priorities:

• Delivering uniform and equitable property assessments for all residents
• Enhancing transparency and accessibility of the Assessor’s office
• Applying disciplined, data-driven decision-making to maximize efficiency and taxpayer value
• Maintaining an open-door policy for appeals and public inquiries

Charles J. Sanders is ready to serve with the same dedication shown in military service, ensuring that every assessment is fair, accurate, and in the best interest of the community.
Click here to listen to Charles' Podcast. 

Ken Poliwoda for Town Assessor

• Accomplished Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker with a proven track record at Douglas Elliman Real Estate, specializing in property valuation and buyer/seller representation.
• Skilled in both commercial and residential sales, demonstrating exceptional negotiation and market analysis capabilities. 
• Property valuation, Real estate transactions. • Commercial sales 
• A third-generation resident of Southold, Ken has served as town trustee, a member of our fire department, as past president of the Baymen’s Association, and he’s worked as an associate real estate broker for over 19 years.
• Ken’s combination of work ethic and mathematical skill is unmatched. He is an expert in commercial and residential property sales and understands nothing is more important than results we can trust.