The Town of Huntington has more than 200,000 residents. Yet it often still has a small town feel.

The proof is in the race for Huntington Town Supervisor.

Republican incumbent Ed Smyth is facing a challenge from Democrat challenger Cooper Macco. The two candidates say they live about a block away from one another.

“I've known Cooper for 20 years. He's one of my neighbors," Smyth said. "It's an interesting dynamic," Macco said. "We are certainly not politically aligned and that's not a bad thing."

In separate interviews with News 12, the candidates offered their views on issues impacting the Town and its residents. Smyth says his administration and the GOP dominated town board have delivered for residents.

"Their roads have never been in better condition, the parks have never been in better condition, the beaches have never been in better condition," Smyth said.

But Macco argues the 5-0 GOP advantage on the Town board has led to a lack of clarity in decision making.

"I think we really need to address transparency in Huntington," Macco said.

"There's been a lot of stories coming out over the past year or so related to the current town board and sort of the lack of transparency for residents."

Smyth dismissed Macco's criticism.

"The transparency issue is nonsense," Smyth countered.

"Everything we do is out in public. I think they may have this imaginary idea that we have these closed door meetings. It doesn't happen."

Despite their disagreements, the race has struck a mostly civil chord, which has not been the case in other races across Long Island.

It also wasn't the case earlier this year, when Smyth survived a Republican primary by defeating GOP Town Councilwoman Brooke Lupinacci.

"This is local politics. It doesn't have to be fire and brimstone," Macco said.

"That's the way politics should be, particularly at the local level," Smyth agreed.