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Supervisor Rich Schaffer has strengthened Babylon’s quality of life by cracking down on code violations, unsafe properties, and illegal activity. Through the Town’s Quality of Life Task Force, his administration continues to address problem properties and protect neighborhoods.

The Task Force also works to eliminate abandoned homes and combat issues such as drug activity and underage alcohol sales, helping to create safer, more stable communities across the town.

Schaffer was first elected Town Supervisor in 1992 at age 29, becoming one of the youngest executives in the town’s history. He served through 2001 and, after the position became vacant, was unanimously reappointed in 2011.

Since his return, he has been re-elected in 2012, 2013, 2017, and 2021, making him the longest-serving Town Supervisor in Babylon’s history.

Under his leadership, Babylon earned its first-ever AAA bond rating from Moody’s, the highest possible, after once holding the lowest rating on Long Island. His creation of a commercial garbage district saved taxpayers millions, eliminated corruption, and generated revenue for long-term investments.

Following Superstorm Sandy in 2012, Schaffer led recovery efforts, helping residents and businesses rebuild. He continues to focus on improving parks, infrastructure, and transit-oriented development to ensure a strong future for Babylon.