Council member, Town of Babylon: DuWayne Gregory
DuWayne Gregory, Democratic incumbent candidate for Babylon Town Council, at the party's campaign office in Lindenhurst on March 9. He also is running on the Conservative line. Credit: James Escher
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DUWAYNE GREGORY
Democratic
BACKGROUND:
- Gregory, 54, of Copiague, is running for his first four-year term after being elected in 2020 to fill the remainder of Jackie Gordon’s term.
- A former Suffolk County legislator, he has worked for three years for McBride Consulting and Business Development Group in Melville.
- He graduated from North Carolina Wesleyan College.
ISSUES:
- Gregory said he aims to continue to keep the town’s finances stable, including a favorable bond rating.
- He said quality-of-life issues and ensuring residents feel safe are priorities, whether it's potholes or criminal activity.
- He wants to work with developers to help find ways to create affordable housing to keep young people living in the town, including possible build-to-rent developments.
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