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A Timeline of Fred Thiele's Career

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In 1987 Fred Thiele is elected to the Suffolk County Legislature. He chairs the Energy and Environment Committee and enacts legislation that nominates Peconic Bay and Gardiners Bay for the National Estuary Program.

In 1987 Fred Thiele is elected to the Suffolk County Legislature. He chairs the Energy and Environment Committee and enacts legislation that nominates Peconic Bay and Gardiners Bay for the National Estuary Program.

In 1987 Fred Thiele is elected to the Suffolk County Legislature. He chairs the Energy and Environment Committee and enacts legislation that nominates Peconic Bay and Gardiners Bay for the National Estuary Program.

In 1987 Fred Thiele is elected to the Suffolk County Legislature. He chairs the Energy and Environment Committee and enacts legislation that nominates Peconic Bay and Gardiners Bay for the National Estuary Program.

Fred Thiele being sworn in at the Suffolk County Legislature by then County Cleark Juliette Kinsells in 1988. FILE PHOTO

Fred Thiele being sworn in at the Suffolk County Legislature by then County Cleark Juliette Kinsells in 1988. FILE PHOTO

In 1982 Thiele serves as Southampton Town attorney, where he is the chief legal officer and works on the implementation of open space and environmental zoning, and land preservation programs.

In 1982 Thiele serves as Southampton Town attorney, where he is the chief legal officer and works on the implementation of open space and environmental zoning, and land preservation programs.

In 2024, Thiele announces he will not seek reelection to the New York State Assembly. He represented the 1st District for 29 years, longer than any other legislator in history.

In 2024, Thiele announces he will not seek reelection to the New York State Assembly. He represented the 1st District for 29 years, longer than any other legislator in history.

In 2023, Thiele decries state of Stony Brook Southampton campus, calling university the “biggest slumlord on the East End.” This sparks conversations, and momentum, to improve the dilapidated buildings and iconic windmill, and re-envision the future of the campus.

In 2023, Thiele decries state of Stony Brook Southampton campus, calling university the “biggest slumlord on the East End.” This sparks conversations, and momentum, to improve the dilapidated buildings and iconic windmill, and re-envision the future of the campus.

authorStaff Writer on Dec 31, 2024
— 1971 ­— Graduates from Pierson High School. — 1975 — Participates in the New York State Assembly Intern Program, where Thiele further develops his burgeoning interest in government. —... more

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