Council member, 5th Town District, Town of Brookhaven: Neil Foley
Neil Foley, Republican incumbent candidate for the Brookhaven Town Council's 5th District, at Town Hall on May 25. He also is running on the Conservative line. Credit: James Escher
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NEIL FOLEY
Republican
BACKGROUND:
- Foley, 55, of Blue Point, was elected to the 5th Town Council District in a special election in 2014.
- He has served on the Brookhaven Town Zoning Board.
- He has held leadership roles with the Patchogue Medford Youth Organization and the Bayport Blue Point Little League.
ISSUES:
- The self-described fiscal conservative said he will work to ensure that each governmental department’s finances are being managed efficiently and effectively.
- He said a big issue is the balancing act of not wanting to raise taxes but making sure that there are enough resources to meet residents’ needs.
- He said he is eyeing opportunities to redevelop blighted areas.
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