Committed to transparency, modernization and making the tax experience better for Smithtown residents.

Smithtown residents deserve transparency about their taxes. We deserve a modern infrastructure that allows us to pay our taxes efficiently and without absorbent fees. And most of all, we deserve a town official that is reasonable and responsive to our concerns.

I’m running for Receiver of Taxes to bring transparency, modernization, and a more resident-focused approach to the office. The current system is outdated and can be frustrating to navigate, with fees and processes that don’t always serve the public well.

With nine years of local board experience and a background in nonprofit and government-entity finance and accounting, I have the skills to improve how this office operates. I’m committed to making the process clearer, more efficient, and more responsive for everyone.

Brianna Baker-Stines is a homeowner that has lived in Smithtown for 34 years.

Brianna holds her Masters' in Business Administration (M.B.A.) and has worked in finance and accounting for over 9 years. Her professional experience includes full-charge bookkeeping, billing and accounts receivable, financial auditing and project management.

Brianna has been on the Smithtown Library Special District Board of Trustees for nine years, and has served as President for two of those years. She is also a member of the Suffolk Cooperative Library System Board of Directors,  representing Zone 4 (Town of Huntington and Smithtown). SCLS is an association library that provides support to all 56 libraries in Suffolk County.

During her 2023 run for Smithtown Library Board, she was endorsed by The Smithtown News, the CSEA Union Region One PAC and Daivd Kilmnick, President of the NY LGBT Network.

"Ms. Baker-Stines is the cream of the crop. When the last batch of extremists won majority control of the Board last year, Ms. Baker-Stines was a pillar of stability and a voice of reason who helped pull the Library back into the mainstream. She has served Smithtown well and earned re-election" - The Smithtown News, October 5, 2023

Brianna is an active community member, and has volunteered for the Smithtown Historical Society, Smithtown Unity Council and The Red Cross. She is passionate about human rights and poverty alleviation. An avid coffee-drinker, Brianna's favorite place to relax in Smithtown is Sweet Briar Nature Center!