DuWayne Gregory

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DUWAYNE GREGORY

Democratic

BACKGROUND:

• Gregory, 54, of Copiague, is running for his first four-year term after being elected in 2020 to fill the remainder of Jackie Gordon’s term.
• A former Suffolk County legislator, he has worked for three years for McBride Consulting and Business Development Group in Melville.
• He graduated from North Carolina Wesleyan College.

ISSUES:

• Gregory said he aims to continue to keep the town’s finances stable, including a favorable bond rating.
• He said quality-of-life issues and ensuring residents feel safe are priorities, whether it's potholes or criminal activity.
• He wants to work with developers to help find ways to create affordable housing to keep young people living in the town, including possible build-to-rent developments.