Supervisor Ed Wehrheim from the Town of Smithtown will be the guest speaker at LIMBA (Long Island Metro Business Action) on April 25 at 8:30 a.m. This event will take place at the Candlelight Diner, located at 56 Veterans Memorial Highway in Commack. Wehrheim will discuss the challenges and the successes the town has faced so far.
Wehrheim brings over 50 years of public service to the table, starting his career with the town’s Department of Parks, Buildings, and Grounds in 1972. After rising to the rank of director, he was elected to the town council in 2003 and became town supervisor in 2018. A Vietnam War veteran, Wehrheim is a third-generation Kings Park native.
Under Wehrheim’s leadership, his administration has secured over $83 million in grant funding, which has been strategically reinvested into critical infrastructure, parks, and economic development initiatives. Major downtown revitalizations in Kings Park, St. James, and Smithtown are transforming local business districts through the installation of new sewer systems, modernized streetscapes, and comprehensive beautification efforts. The adoption of Smithtown’s first Comprehensive Master Plan since 1957 has safeguarded suburban neighborhoods while introducing diverse housing options tailored to both seniors and young families.
In addition, the town has consistently introduced and passed budgets that remained under the tax cap — earning and maintaining a prestigious AAA bond rating from Moody’s Investors Service. As a result, Smithtown is recognized by the New York State comptroller as one of only three municipalities in Suffolk County with zero fiscal stress.
Wehrheim has earned numerous community awards for projects like the recent restoration of Callahan’s Beach and the revitalization of Lake Avenue in St. James. A proud Vietnam War veteran who served two tours with the U.S. Navy, he remains a steadfast advocate for veterans, seniors, and youth. He also is an active member of local organizations including the Smithtown Sunrise Rotary, Smithtown Historical Society, and BPO Elks Lodge.
For more information about upcoming LIMBA programs, visit https://limba.net/.