Woodbury Town Board Rocked by Ethics Scandal

Kathryn Luciani's Facebook post reveals confidential executive session discussions, raising concerns about transparency and accountability

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Woodbury Town Board is facing an ethics scandal after former Town Supervisor Kathryn Luciani allegedly revealed details from a confidential executive session meeting in a since-deleted Facebook post. The post discussed the current location of Town offices and the state of the building, which was supposed to be private information. This has raised questions about transparency and accountability in the local government, with concerns that certain board members may be leaking information to serve their own interests rather than those of the community.

Why it matters

Ethics violations and a lack of transparency in local government can erode public trust and undermine the democratic process. This scandal highlights the importance of elected officials upholding the highest standards of conduct and prioritizing the interests of their constituents over personal or political agendas. It also raises concerns about the influence of real estate developers and other special interests in Woodbury's local politics.

The details

According to reports, Luciani's Facebook post discussed details from an executive session meeting of the Town Board, which are typically confidential. The post allegedly revealed information about the current location of Town offices and the condition of the building. This breach of confidentiality is seen as a violation of the trust placed in elected officials and raises questions about who may have leaked the information to Luciani. The Monroe Gazette has filed a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request to investigate any potential communications between Luciani and other board members, such as Brandon Calore, in the days leading up to the executive session.

  • The executive session meeting where the confidential information was discussed took place recently.
  • Luciani's Facebook post revealing the details was subsequently deleted.

The players

Kathryn Luciani

Former Town Supervisor of Woodbury who is now the Republican pick to run for the position again, despite facing numerous ethics scandals and allegations during her previous tenure.

Brandon Calore

A Woodbury Town Board member who has been described as a far-right MAGA supporter and has received campaign support from State Senator James G. Skoufis.

Dan Lux

The current Chair of the Woodbury Republican Committee, who has not responded to requests for comment about the walkouts and resignations that occurred during the meeting where Luciani was nominated.

Jacqueline Hernandez

The current Democratic Town Supervisor of Woodbury, whose term is set to expire at the end of 2026 due to changes in New York State's election laws.

James G. Skoufis

A State Senator who has been accused of providing campaign support to Calore and other candidates aligned with real estate developers in the region.

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What they’re saying

“We do expect them to do the right thing on behalf of the people they were elected to represent, and not their wealthy donors.”

— B.J. Mendelson, Editor, Monroe Gazette (Monroe Gazette)

“Ethics violations and a lack of transparency in local government can erode public trust and undermine the democratic process.”

— B.J. Mendelson, Editor, Monroe Gazette (Monroe Gazette)

What’s next

The Monroe Gazette has filed a FOIL request to investigate any potential communications between Luciani and other board members, such as Brandon Calore, in the days leading up to the executive session. The outcome of this investigation could shed more light on the source of the leaked information and any potential wrongdoing.

The takeaway

This ethics scandal in Woodbury highlights the importance of elected officials upholding the highest standards of transparency and accountability. It raises concerns about the influence of real estate developers and other special interests in local politics, and the need for the community to remain vigilant in ensuring their elected representatives are serving the public's best interests, not their own or those of their wealthy donors.