Joshua Alexander Lafazan, Nassau Legislator, 18th Legislative District
Joshua Alexander Lafazan Credit: James Escher
Not registered with a party
Lafazan, 25, is running on the Democratic, Working Families and Independence party lines. He was first elected to the county legislature in 2017 when he was 23 and is seeking his second term. He teaches at Long Island University.
ISSUES:
- He will continue to fight for rights and programs for disabled people as a top priority, as is spearheading legislation that helps the deaf and hearing-impaired to navigate police stops.
- He is working to curb bullying in schools and has created a website — www.NassauStopBullying.org — that makes resources available to students and parents.
- He will continue to work to provide services for homeless veterans.
Michael Gormley has worked for Newsday since 2013, covering state government, politics and issues. He has covered Albany since 2001.
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