Brookhaven Town Council Member - 5th District
Democratic, Working Families
Allen F. Foley
Background:
DEMOCRATIC
Foley, 30, of Hicksville, is running on the Democratic and Working Families lines. A glazier by trade, he has recently worked as a union organizer, representing 15 locals for painters and allied trades.
Policies:
- Wants to make Long Island more affordable for working-class people, promoting unions as a way of improving incomes.
- Reform county and local industrial development agencies, with more scrutiny on tax breaks and mandating local hiring requirements.
- To avoid taxpayer shock, Foley wants the county tax assessment changes to roll out over the next five years.
Libertarian
Pamela E. Smith
Background:
LIBERTARIAN
Smith is running on the Libertarian line. She is seeking a four-year term.
Policies:
Smith could not be reached for comment.
Democratic, Working Families
Andrea Stolz
Background:
DEMOCRATIC
Stolz, 52, is running on the Democratic and Working Families party lines. She is seeking her first term.
Policies:
- Stolz will work to make Long Island more affordable. She wants to attract companies that can create middle-class jobs. Stolz also wants to relax town regulations on accessory apartments in hopes of creating more housing opportunities.
- She’s concerned about the smells at the Brookhaven Landfill, saying it’s an impediment and distracting to students. She’ll work toward a robust recycling program and increase composting.
- Stolz wants more government transparency.