DuWayne Gregory, Democratic incumbent candidate for Babylon Town Council, at the...

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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