Leigh-Ann Barde, Council Member, Town of Islip

DEMOCRATIC

Barde, 34, is running on the Democratic and Libertarian party lines.

ISSUES:

• Barde said she's tired of Central Islip and Brentwood "getting ignored" by the town board and seeks to bring representation.
• She said the taxes have increased though the communities are not benefiting — "our parks are pretty despicable," she said. 
• She wants to curb development and improve the town's environmental stewardship.