Legislator Nicolello Announces Retirement

Anton Media Group Staff

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In early March, Legislator Richard Nicolello, Presiding Officer of the Nassau County Legislature, announced his retirement from the county legislature after nearly two decades of service.

Legislator Nicolello distributed the following statement to community members and press in Nassau County on March 7:

Dear Neighbor,

I am announcing today that I am not seeking reelection to the Nassau County Legislature. It has been a great honor to represent the residents of the 9th legislative district since the inception of the Legislature in 1996, and to serve as presiding officer since 2018.

It has been my privilege to work with so many extraordinary public servants as well as Long Island and community leaders who are dedicated to preserving our suburban quality of life and protecting our communities. I extend a heartful thank you to the voters of the 9th legislative district for electing me to this position 14 times.

Through my years of service, I have made an incredible number of friends in government, politics and the communities I represent, all of whom have enriched my life. I especially want to thank our hard-working staff here at the Legislature for their continuing work on behalf of the county and its residents.

Most of all, I thank my family – my wife Susan and children Patrick and Kathleenfor the sacrifices they made so that I could serve these many years.

Nassau County government is in the best financial shape since the Legislature began in 1996. The county has run surpluses the last several years and has received bond rating upgrades. We have made real progress in addressing chronic fiscal problems that have plagued the county for generations and have created reserves to stabilize county finances for years to come.

Our county is filled with incredibly talented people from all backgrounds working to make a difference in our neighborhoods, county and region. Along with our leaders in county and local government, there are many who are ready to step forward and help lead our county to even greater heights. I am confident that Nassau County will be in good hands going forward.

Thank you.

Legislator Rich Nicolello Presiding Officer Nassau County Legislature