A
fifth generation Riverhead resident, James Wooten graduated from
Riverhead High School, where he was Cadet Commander on the NJROTC and
instrumental in starting its drill team which still competes successfully today. He has been an active member and Deacon of the First
Congregational Church since childhood. He is married to Rebekah and has
a daughter, Alivia.
James’
lifetime of service began professionally age 22 when he joined the
Riverhead Police Department a foot patrolman on Main Street. He was
known throughout his career as a community-minded individual, and was
honored as Crime Prevention Officer of the Year by New York State in
1999 for his work on neighborhood watch programs. James was also honored
twice by his peers in receiving PBA Officer of the Year.
Jim
was elected to Councilman in 2007. James offers nonstop dedication to
the people of Riverhead, including: Leading youth groups in Habitat for
Humanity; founding member of the First Congregational Church Food
Kitchen; Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Watch Coordinator; Riverhead
Country Fair; Riverhead Youth Committee; Past Member of the Riverhead
Fire Department; Riverhead School District Bus Safety Committee; and a
member of the Masonic Lodge.
Town of Riverhead Committee Assignments:
Agricultural Advisory
Committee Liaison
Animal Control
Advisory Committee Liaison
BID Liaison
Dark Skies Advisory
Committee
Economic Development Zone/IDA Administration Liaison
Human Services
Advisory Committee
Handicapped Advisory
Committee Liaison
Landmarks
Preservation Committee Liaison
Youth Court Liaison
Town Department Board
Member Assignment/Liaison:
Building
Department
Code Enforcement
Fire Marshal
Highway
Department
Information
Technology
Police
Department
Purchasing
Department
Town
Attorney
Town Justice
