Nassau County Legislator - 18th District
Republican
Timothy Jenks
Background:
REPUBLICAN
Jenks, 30, of Glen Head, is running on the Republican line. An attorney, his community involvement includes mentoring students through the county Bar Association.
Policies:
- He wants to bring greater transparency to county spending and budgeting so taxpayers know where their money is going, and better communication with constituents to learn their priorities and explain his votes and efforts.
- He said he will seek to overhaul the county tax assessment system and seek more fairer property valuations.
- He said he will seek to bring greater efficiency to the county’s operations, which he said should reduce costs.
Democratic, Independent, Conservative, Working Families
Joshua Alexander Lafazan
Background:
Not registered with a party
Lafazan, 25, is running on the Democratic, Working Families and Independence party lines. He was first elected to the county legislature in 2017 when he was 23 and is seeking his second term. He teaches at Long Island University.
Policies:
- He will continue to fight for rights and programs for disabled people as a top priority, as is spearheading legislation that helps the deaf and hearing-impaired to navigate police stops.
- He is working to curb bullying in schools and has created a website — www.NassauStopBullying.org — that makes resources available to students and parents.
- He will continue to work to provide services for homeless veterans.