Leslie A. Kennedy

LESLIE A. KENNEDY

Republican

BACKGROUND:

• Kennedy, 67, of Nesconset, is running for a fourth term.
• She worked as a legislative aide to the late Donald Blydenburgh of Smithtown, a county legislator. She had also been an administrative aide to former Legis. John M. Kennedy, her husband. She succeeded him in the county legislative post.
• She has also been a hospital nurse for 30 years and managed a small business.

ISSUES:

• Kennedy said if reelected she plans to push for more infrastructure improvements in the county including road replacements.
• She supports continued work to protect drinking water and improve waste treatment.
• She said she wants to seek more affordable housing for seniors, veterans and working families.