Caption: County Clerk Vincent Puleo Swears in William Davidson to the SCWA Board
William Davidson has been sworn in as a member of the Suffolk County Water Authority Board following his unanimous confirmation by the Suffolk County Legislature on November 25th. Davidson replaces outgoing Board Member Tim Bishop and will serve a five-year term.
“I am honored to serve on the SCWA Board and grateful to the Suffolk County Legislature for its confidence,” Davidson said. “Protecting Suffolk’s water resources is vital to our future, and SCWA plays an essential role in that work. I look forward to contributing my experience in public service and community engagement to support our customers.”
Davidson brings more than four decades of experience in government affairs, community engagement and affordable housing. He currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Senior Citizens Housing Committee, Inc., where he oversees more than 500 units of affordable senior housing in Huntington and surrounding communities and manages long-term capital planning and operations.
Prior to his work in the nonprofit sector, Davidson held senior leadership roles at the Long Island Power Authority and the Long Island Lighting Company, directing government relations and legislative outreach during a period of major transition in the region’s energy sector. He has also served as Director of the Huntington Community Development Agency and as a Legislative Aide in the New York State Assembly.
“Bill’s career has been defined by public service and long-term planning,” said SCWA Chairman Charlie Lefkowitz. “His background in government relations, infrastructure and housing will be a strong asset to the Board as SCWA continues to invest in our system and protect Long Island’s sole source aquifer.”
“Strong governance is critical to everything we do,” said SCWA Chief Executive Officer Jeff Szabo. “Bill brings a depth of experience and a practical understanding of how public agencies operate. We are pleased to welcome him to the Board and look forward to working together.”
Davidson holds a Master of Public Administration from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts from Stony Brook University. His term runs through the spring of 2030.
About SCWA:
The Suffolk County Water Authority is an independent public-benefit corporation operating under the authority of the Public Authorities Law of the State of New York. Serving approximately 1.2 million Suffolk County residents, the Authority operates without taxing power on a not-for-profit basis.