Nassau County Legislator - 19th District
Democratic, Working Families
Jill L. Levine
Background:
DEMOCRATIC
Levine, 49, is running on the Democratic and Working Families lines. Educated as a social worker, she founded the Robbie Levine Foundation and its annual run for charity after her son died of sudden cardiac arrest at age 9. She said she was encouraged to run for office by those who supported her work for the foundation.
Policies:
- She said she would strengthen support for Democratic County Executive Laura Curran.
- She said she wants to end the vestiges of former Republican County Executive Ed Mangano, who was convicted on corruption charges earlier this year.
- She said she wants to work with local businesses to help them thrive and provide jobs for young people so they don’t have to leave the area for careers.
Republican, Independent, Conservative
Steven D. Rhoads (Incumbent)
Background:
REPUBLICAN
Rhoads, 50, is running on the Republican, Conservative and Independence lines. He is a lawyer seeking a third term.
Policies:
- He continues to oppose the new state law adopted in Albany that would end cash bail for most defendants, saying it will let dangerous people into the community rather than holding them until trial.
- He supports the assessment bill of rights which he said will bring more transparency and fairness to property tax valuations.
- He said he will fight to bolster businesses in the county to expand employment to keep middle class families and young adults in the community.