Cynthia Nunez

Credit: Dawn McCormick

Nunez, 48, of Valley Stream, is a registered Democrat and is running on the Democratic party line in the general election. She is seeking reelection to the 14th Nassau County Legislative District, which was created last year after a two-year court battle to give more weight to underrepresented groups.
She is a first-generation Latina American whose parents are Dominican and Puerto Rican. Nunez has lived in Valley Stream for 17 years.
Nunez has a bachelor’s degree from St. John’s University and served on the Valley Stream School District 24 Board of Education.

Nunez said flooding is a serious issue in her district and secured a grant to analyze Valley Stream’s infrastructure.
Nunez said she has worked to restore trust in government by holding town halls and office hours in her district, along with providing resources like tax grievance workshops.
Nunez said she plans to continue partnering with local school districts to promote civic engagement.

Anthony B. Capone