Leg. Horsley Reelected as Deputy Presiding Officer

Legislator Wayne Horsley (D-Babylon) was reelected by his Suffolk County Legislature colleagues to serve a second consecutive term as Deputy Presiding Officer on Jan. 2.

Horsley, whose district covers his hometown of Babylon Village, Lindenhurst and West Babylon as well as parts of North Babylon, was first elected to his deputy position in January 2012.

“I am honored to serve my fellow legislators as we proceed through the challenges ahead, and I look forward to continuing my work as Deputy to Presiding Officer Bill Lindsay," Horsley said in a release.

He added: “Bill expertly sets a tone for cooperation between the Legislature and the County Executive, facilitating real solutions for the County.”

The Deputy Presiding Officer serves as the leader of the Legislature when the Presiding Officer is not present.

“The Suffolk County Legislature demonstrates democracy in action," Horsley said. "I am proud to be a part of this team of leaders who are committed to addressing individual district needs and working collectively as a Legislative body forthe good of the people of Suffolk County."