Community Corner
Talk Back: What Do You Look for in West Islip's BOE Candidates?
With the election next week, Patch wants to know which qualities top your list when voting for Board of Ed candidates.

The West Islip Board of Education elections are just a week away, and with budgets and campaigns on everyone's minds, we want to know which qualities in candidates are a priority for voters this year.
Whether it's fiscal responsibility, a realistic outlook and approach to the budget, independent thinking, community involvement or prior experience, we want to know what tops your list.
As you head to the polls next week, what issues will be on your mind? Share them in the comments.
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