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Nassau County Legislator
District 8
- Vote for
- 1
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The 19-member county legislature passes county laws, adopts the county budget and confirms the county executive's appointments.
Taxes & budget
Joy JankunasDemocratic
No documented position found.
John J. GiuffreRepublican, Conservative
- Supports county budgets that freeze property taxes.
Public safety
Joy JankunasDemocratic
No documented position found.
John J. GiuffreRepublican, Conservative
- Supported added funding for police and the district attorney.
Housing
Joy JankunasDemocratic
No documented position found.
John J. GiuffreRepublican, Conservative
- Opposes state-imposed high-density housing; supports local zoning control.
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