Nassau County Legislator - 3rd District
Democratic, Independent
Carrie Solages (Incumbent)
Background:
DEMOCRATIC
Solages, 40, of Valley Stream, is running on the Democratic and Independence party lines and is seeking his fifth term. He is an attorney with a private law practice.
Policies:
- Solages said he would ensure residents in the district continue to benefit from lower taxes through the recent countywide reassessment program.
- He wants to make sure several dangerous intersections are addressed with new traffic safety controls.
- He would make sure the new $1.3 billion Belmont arena project benefits the Elmont community.
Republican
Nathan Wein
Background:
REPUBLICAN
Wein, 28, an independent carpenter and student at Fordham Law School, is running on the Republican line. This is his first time running for elected office. He holds an undergraduate degree in economics and lives in Inwood with his wife and two children.
Policies:
- Wein said he would like to grow economic development and job opportunities in Nassau County.
- He said he would fight to reduce taxes and make the county budget more transparent and easier to understand.
- He said he is concerned about young people leaving the county and would bring fresh ideas for discussion in the legislature on how to attract and keep young people on Long Island.