A Town Government that Works for You
A Commitment to Transparency and Responsive Government
Government That Listens. Government That Answers. Government That Works.
Residents deserve a Town government that is open, accessible, accountable, and responsive. Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Oyster Bay Town Board have made transparency and communication with residents a central part of their commitment to good government.
The philosophy is simple: government works best when residents can see how decisions are made, understand how their tax dollars are being used, and have a direct voice in the issues affecting their communities.
Opening the Doors of Government
The Town has expanded the ways residents can access their government without having to make a trip to Town Hall. Town Board meetings are available to residents through livestreaming and online recordings, making it easier for the public to follow discussions, hear presentations, and stay informed about Town decisions.
The Town’s website has also become an important resource for residents, providing information about departments, programs, services, permits, meetings, taxes, community events, and other Town operations in one convenient location.
Making Government More Accessible
Being responsive means meeting residents where they are. Under Supervisor Saladino and the Town Board, the Town has continued expanding online services and digital resources so residents can obtain information and complete certain government transactions more conveniently.
Online permitting, electronic forms, digital payment options, department information, and other resources help reduce unnecessary trips to Town Hall and make interacting with government easier for busy residents, seniors, families, and local businesses.
A Direct Line to Town Government
Responsive government starts with listening. Residents regularly reach out to the Supervisor’s Office, Town Board members, and Town departments with questions, concerns, suggestions, and requests for assistance.
Town employees and officials work to connect residents with the appropriate department and help address issues ranging from road conditions and sanitation to parks, permits, property concerns, environmental matters, and public safety.
Whether a concern affects an individual household or an entire neighborhood, residents should know that their voices are heard.
Transparency in How Tax Dollars Are Spent
Accountability also means being responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars. The Saladino administration has emphasized fiscal responsibility while continuing to fund essential services and community investments.
The Town has reported significant improvements in its financial position, including eliminating cash-flow borrowing for multiple years, reducing debt, building reserves, and earning multiple credit-rating upgrades. Stronger financial management provides residents with greater confidence that Town resources are being managed responsibly.
The Town also provides residents with access to budget and financial information, allowing taxpayers to better understand how municipal government operates and where their tax dollars go.
Stronger Ethics and Accountability
Transparency requires more than making information available—it requires establishing safeguards that promote ethical government.
The Town has strengthened its ethics and disclosure requirements and established an independent Board of Ethics. These measures are intended to promote accountability and ensure that Town government operates with integrity and in the public interest.
By strengthening oversight and disclosure, the Town is working to maintain public confidence in the institutions residents rely upon.
Listening to the Community
Town government is most effective when residents have an opportunity to participate. Public Town Board meetings, hearings, community events, neighborhood meetings, and direct communication with Town officials provide opportunities for residents to make their voices heard.
Supervisor Saladino and the Town Board recognize that listening to residents helps identify problems, prioritize investments, and develop solutions that reflect the needs of individual communities throughout the Town.
Communicating With Residents
In today’s fast-moving world, residents expect timely information. The Town uses its website, social media, email communications, press announcements, and other channels to keep the public informed about Town services, projects, road closures, emergency information, community events, and important developments.
This communication is particularly important during severe weather, emergencies, major construction projects, and other situations where residents need accurate information quickly.
Transparency Is a Two-Way Street
True transparency is not simply about government releasing information. It is about creating an ongoing conversation between residents and the people who serve them.
Supervisor Saladino and the Town Board believe residents should be able to ask questions, raise concerns, offer ideas, and receive answers. Town government should never lose sight of the fact that its purpose is to serve the public.
Government You Can See, Access and Hold Accountable
From opening Town Board meetings to expanding online services, strengthening ethics requirements, improving financial reporting, and maintaining direct communication with residents, the Town of Oyster Bay continues to work toward a government that is accessible and accountable.
Transparency builds trust. Responsiveness builds confidence. And listening to residents makes government better.
Under Supervisor Saladino and the Oyster Bay Town Board, the commitment remains clear:
Keep the public informed. Keep the doors of government open. Listen to residents. Respond to their concerns. And always put the people of the Town of Oyster Bay first.