Recently, Supervisor Daniel J. Panico announced the appointment of Councilman Neil Foley to serve as Deputy Supervisor for Town of Brookhaven. Councilman Foley has been the Brookhaven Town Councilman for Council District 5 (CD5) for the past nine years. He won the Town Council seat after a special election on November 4, 2014 to replace former Councilman and current Suffolk County Justice, the Honorable Timothy P. Mazzei.
As Deputy Supervisor, Foley will continue to serve on the Town Board representing the residents of Council District 5 where he has preserved over 100 acres of open space properties and helped to develop the Overlay District and Patchogue redevelopment plans. He spearheaded the renovation of 15 parks in CD5 and has been instrumental in the demolition of 24 zombie houses in the district.
Expressing gratitude for the opportunity, Deputy Supervisor Foley stated, “I thank Supervisor Panico for giving me the opportunity to serve as Deputy Supervisor. I look forward to working with him and my colleagues on the Town Board to maintain the current policies that improve the quality of life for all residents. It is an honor to serve on the Town Board, and I am excited about my new role as Deputy Supervisor.
While a member of the Brookhaven Town Zoning Board of Appeals, he helped shape the character of Brookhaven to ensure that development was done so in a responsible manner. Deputy Supervisor Foley also demonstrates a strong commitment to charitable causes by actively supporting organizations like the National Association of Mental Illness and The American Cancer Society. He has earned numerous merit awards, recognizing his outstanding sales achievements and exceptional leadership.
Deputy Supervisor Foley resides in Blue Point with his wife and four children. Additionally, he is a member of the Patchogue Elks organization. Beyond his professional commitments, Deputy Supervisor Foley actively participates in numerous volunteer opportunities. His community involvement includes serving on the board of the Patchogue Medford Youth Council and holding a significant leadership role as Vice President of the Bayport Blue Point Little League, an organization with over 600 members.
