Lillian Clayman has a record of accomplishment and experience necessary to set Brookhaven on the right path. As the former Mayor of Hamden, CT, Clayman increased services in the town and never raised taxes for six consecutive years. During her three terms, Clayman eliminated a looming town deficit, balanced the budget, and increased the town’s bond rating, introduced a town-wide composting plan, built a linear park, and paved over 40 miles of roads. Since 2005, Lillian and her husband Roger, have lived in Port Jefferson. She teaches at SUNY-Old Westbury, where she is a member of NYSUT and serves on the Executive Board of UUP. She also teaches at Opportunities Long Island, a pre-apprenticeship program, and taught financial literacy in the “Dress for Success” program in Brookhaven.