Edward J. Lino

Credit: Kathy M Helgeson

Lino, 36, of Rockville Centre, is a registered Republican and is running on the Republican and Conservative party lines in the general election.
He is an attorney and deputy town attorney for the Town of Hempstead, where he handles labor and employment matters, municipal litigation and advising town departments on legal issues. He has been an assistant to former town supervisors and worked in the town attorney’s office while attending law school.
Lino received a bachelor’s degree in history from Misericordia University in Pennsylvania and a law degree from Touro Law Center.

Lino said that if elected he would prioritize accessible local government and responsive constituent services.
Lino said he is focusing his campaign on affordability. He said he wants to keep Nassau County affordable for families, seniors and young people through responsible spending and finding government efficiencies.
He said he has made public safety a priority and that he supports law enforcement officers and first responders, asserting that they should have the resources needed to keep residents safe.

Scott M. Davis