County Legislatures
Long Island's two county legislatures serve as the legislative bodies for Nassau and Suffolk counties, setting budgets, passing local laws, and providing constituent services across 37 combined districts.
Nassau County Legislature
19 legislative districts — Presiding Officer and 18 members
Established
1996
Districts
19
Term Length
4 Years
Meeting Location
Mineola
Patrick Mullaney
County Legislator
Nassau Co.
C. William Gaylor
County Legislator
Nassau Co.
Howard Kopel
County Legislator
Nassau Co.
Vincent Muscarella
County Legislator
Nassau Co.
Richard Nicolello
County Legislator
Nassau Co.
James Kennedy
County Legislator
Nassau Co.
Thomas McKevitt
County Legislator
Nassau Co.
Kayla Knight
County Legislator
Nassau Co.
John Ferretti
County Legislator
Nassau Co.
Stephanie Bontempi
County Legislator
Nassau Co.
Steven Rhoads
County Legislator
Nassau Co.
Suffolk County Legislature
18 legislative districts representing all of Suffolk County
Established
1970
Districts
18
Term Length
2 Years
Meeting Location
Hauppauge
Jonathon Schneider
County Legislator
Suffolk Co.
Anthony Piccirillo
County Legislator
Suffolk Co.
Nick Caracappa
County Legislator
Suffolk Co.
Steven Flotteron
County Legislator
Suffolk Co.
Kevin McCaffrey
County Legislator
Suffolk Co.
Anthony Senft
County Legislator
Suffolk Co.
Trish Bergin
County Legislator
Suffolk Co.
Leslie Kennedy
County Legislator
Suffolk Co.
Robert Trotta
County Legislator
Suffolk Co.
James Mazzarella
County Legislator
Suffolk Co.
Jason Richberg
County Legislator
Suffolk Co.
Stephanie Bontempi
County Legislator
Suffolk Co.
About Long Island's County Legislatures
Nassau County Legislature
The Nassau County Legislature replaced the Board of Supervisors in 1996 following a federal court ruling that required equal representation. The 19-member body is led by a Presiding Officer elected by the members. The Legislature approves the county budget, passes local laws, confirms appointments, and oversees county departments. Legislators serve four-year terms.
Suffolk County Legislature
The Suffolk County Legislature was established in 1970 when the county transitioned from a Board of Supervisors to a charter form of government. The 18-member body is led by a Presiding Officer. The Legislature shares power with the County Executive in a separation-of-powers system. Legislators serve two-year terms and are responsible for approving the county budget and enacting local legislation.