Council member, 5th Town District, Town of Brookhaven: Neil Foley

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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.