Kevin V. Sabella Sr., Councilman, Town of Babylon

KEVIN V. SABELLA

Republican

BACKGROUND:

• Sabella, 62, of Lindenhurst, has been a financial adviser for 34 years and currently works for a company based in Melville.

• He is a member of the finance committee and pastoral council for Our Lady of Perpetual Help church in Lindenhurst.

• He has a bachelor’s degree in business from St. John’s University in Queens.

ISSUES:

• Sabella wants to establish council districts in the town so that each board member is "responsible to a specific set of constituents."

• He wants to increase transparency by posting notice of all nonemergency spending that is being put up for a vote at least 48 hours in advance.

• He would like to bring more awareness to residents about how to dispose of hazardous items and would create a special pickup day for pollutants such as paint.

By Denise M. Bonilla

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Denise Bonilla has worked at Newsday since 2003 and covers the Town of Babylon, including the villages of Lindenhurst and Amityville.