Jesse Phillips is a combat veteran, FDNY firefighter, and Saint James dad fighting to break the rubber-stamp cycle on Smithtown’s Town Council.​​
I’ve spent my life serving others. now I’ll serve Smithtown with independence and integrity.
- Jesse Phillips
JESSE'S VISION FOR SMITHTOWN
CARE FOR OUR OWN
Jesse is a family man, married to a life-long resident of St. James, raising his 3 young children in Smithtown next door to his in-laws. He's uniquely qualified from a generational perspective, aiming to hold leadership accountable for everyone—not just the old guard.
care for our vets
As a combat veteran with 2 tours in Iraq, Jesse understands the challenges local vets face and the resources they need. He aims to launch a veterans office that helps with transportation to the VA, council on available benefits, and mental health support to ensure that our heroes are taken care of.
CARE FOR OUR FUTURE
Jesse isn't looking to be a career politician, and believes that those who are fail to keep up as the world changes. He wants to enact term limits so future generations can have a seat at the table, ensuring that Smithtown continues to prosper and evolve.
KEY FACTS ABOUT JESSE
WHY
JESSE phillips
for smithtown town council
proven leader
20+ years in military/FDNY— as a squad leader and fireman, Jesse knows how to deliver under pressure.
union advocate
As an elected union rep for Engine 234, he knows how to fight for fair treatment and resources.
no RUBBER STAMPS
He's ready to challenge Wehrheim’s agenda, ensuring overdevelopment and revitalization plans reflect the needs of the community, not developers.
endorsements
Uniformed Firefighters Association






