Newcomers vie for Nassau County's 6th Legislative seat

Longtime Nassau County Legislator Francis X. Becker (R-Lynbrook) announced last November that he would not seek re-election this year, after having served in that position for two decades. In December he will finish his term in the 6th District, which includes Lynbrook, Malverne, North Lynbrook, Valley Stream and portions of Franklin Square, Hewlett, Rockville Centre and Woodmere.

Two newcomers, C. William Gaylor, of Lynbrook, and James Paymar, of Rockville Centre, a vying for his seat. One is an attorney, the other in communications – and both claim to not be politicians by nature.



Parts of District 6 were severely impacted by Hurricane Sandy, and many homeowners are still recovering. What would you do in your role as legislator to help struggling Sandy victims?

C. William Gaylor: While most of the District was spared from the brunt of the storm damage, our neighbors to the South were not so lucky. It’s an absolute disgrace that the federal and state governments failed our neighbors. No one should be waiting for federal or state Aid nearly three years later, or fighting with their insurance companies. I would challenge the bureaucracy wherever and however I could, because our residents deserve better. The blight and negative effect on our communities created by abandoned and destroyed houses should not be tolerated. We need to do more to prevent properties from falling into further disrepair. I would work towards creating an innovative plan for a swifter recovery. I support public-private partnerships to provide immediate aid effectively to residents in the communities most affected. My efforts would be directed towards a relief and recovery plan that focuses on helping those in impacted areas in near real time.