Glen Cove City Council Candidates: Meet Nicholas DiLeo Jr.

GLEN COVE, NY — Glen Cove voters will head to the polls Nov. 5 to cast their ballots for mayor and city council. Patch reached out to all the candidates via email and/or Facebook to hear where they stand on important issues affecting the community.

Here are the responses for those who participated. The answers have been lightly edited for clarity.

Nicholas DiLeo Jr.

• Age (as of Sept. 1): 31
• Town of residence: Glen Cove
• Position sought: City Council
• Party affiliation: Republican
• Family: Wife, Jenny; son, Damien, 1 year old.
• Does anyone in your family work in politics or government? Mike DiLeo
• Education: Bachelor of science, finance with a minor in accountancy from C.W. Post Long Island University
• Occupation: Insurance
• Previous or current elected or appointed office: City council.
• Campaign Website: None.

The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

I believe one of the most important issues currently facing Glen Cove is the approval of future development throughout the city. We are currently in the midst of multiple projects taking place at once. It would be irresponsible not to acknowledge the need for any and all newly proposed future development to take these projects into consideration. This would ensure that the growth of the city was not outpaced by the projects currently taking place. Furthermore, I would support a temporary moratorium on new projects, which would allow us to properly oversee the impact of the current development that is taking place.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

Firstly, I believe that all the candidates running for office have the best interest of the city in mind. Effectively running the city requires teamwork and the ability to put differences aside and work with one another in the best interest of the city. I believe I have the experience necessary to continue bringing Glen Cove down the road to success for everyone.

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency)?

No response.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

Revitalization of the downtown area.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

No response.

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

No response.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

No response.