Leslie A. Kennedy, County Legislator, 12th Legislative District

LESLIE A. KENNEDY

Republican

BACKGROUND:

• Kennedy, 65, of Nesconset has been a registered nurse for 30 years and certified drug and alcohol counselor. She managed a business and worked at a rehabilitation facility helping people with addiction.
• She is seeking her fourth term.
• She had worked as a legislative aide to former Suffolk County Legis. Donald Blydenburgh and her husband, current Suffolk Comptroller John Kennedy Jr., when he held the legislative seat.

ISSUES:

• Protecting taxpayers and opposing proposals to enact fees on the public.
• Preserving the Long Island environment.
• Increasing public safety and supporting police.

By Michael Gormley

michael.gormley@newsday.com@GormleyAlbany

Michael Gormley has worked for Newsday since 2013, covering state government, politics and issues. He has covered Albany since 2001.