Council member, 3rd Town District, Town of Brookhaven: Neil A. Manzella
Neil A. Manzella at the Republican Party's townwide campaign headquarters in Medford on April 24, before he was elected in the Brookhaven Town Council's 3rd District. The Republican incumbent also is running on the Conservative line in this election. Credit: James Escher
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NEIL A. MANZELLA
Republican
BACKGROUND:
- Manzella, 36, of Selden, was elected to the 3rd Town District in a special election this spring.
- Previously Manzella worked in IT in the William Floyd Union Free School District, Longwood Central and Middle Country School Districts and in the Town of Brookhaven’s Assessor’s Office.
- He assisted taxpayers by correcting inaccurate assessments on their homes or businesses.
ISSUES:
- Manzella said it is important to maintain local control over development decisions and that he will work to ensure that zoning decisions align with community needs and desires, including supporting responsible business development while preserving existing green spaces.
- He said his focus on public safety includes cleaning up blighted properties and the general maintenance of town parks and facilities.
- Manzella said road quality, public safety and responsible redevelopment are the most frequent topics that come up with constituents.
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