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.
Since 2024
Howard J. Kopel
County Legislator
Nassau Co.
Since 2016
C. William Gaylor III
County Legislator
Nassau Co.
Since 2024
John Ferretti Jr.
County Legislator
Nassau Co.
Since 2018
Denise Ford
County Legislator
Nassau Co.
Since 2014
Rose Marie Walker
County Legislator
Nassau Co.
Since 2016
Tom Giangregorio
County Legislator
Nassau Co.
Since 2024
Thomas McKevitt
County Legislator
Nassau Co.
Since 2022
Kayla L. Knight
County Legislator
Nassau Co.
Since 2026
Tom Cilmi
County Legislator
Nassau Co.
Since 2024
Stephanie Bontempi
County Legislator
Nassau Co.
Since 2024
Suffolk County Legislature
18 legislative districts representing all of Suffolk County
Established
1970
Districts
18
Term Length
2 Years
Meeting Location
Hauppauge
James Mazzarella
County Legislator
Suffolk Co.
Since 2022
Nicholas Caracappa
County Legislator
Suffolk Co.
Since 2022
Chad Lennon
County Legislator
Suffolk Co.
Since 2026
Dominick Thorne
County Legislator
Suffolk Co.
Since 2022
Anthony Piccirillo
County Legislator
Suffolk Co.
Since 2022
Trish Bergin
County Legislator
Suffolk Co.
Since 2022
Steven J. Flotteron
County Legislator
Suffolk Co.
Since 2014
Leslie Kennedy
County Legislator
Suffolk Co.
Since 2022
Robert Trotta
County Legislator
Suffolk Co.
Since 2016
RJ Renna
County Legislator
Suffolk Co.
Since 2026
Stephanie Bontempi
County Legislator
Suffolk Co.
Since 2022
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.