Thursday, October 1, 2026
During this season of holidays and thanksgiving, it seems that gratitude is a most logical place to begin. To the residents of Nassau County’s Legislative District 6, thank you from the bottom of my heart for once again putting your trust in me to represent you. Your vote of confidence is gratifying and humbling, and I pledge to you that I will do everything in my power to make our government work for you.
All of this wouldn’t have been possible without the support of my family and friends, the numerous unions and advocacy organizations that endorsed my campaign for the Legislature, and the countless volunteers who knocked on doors, walked the community and spread the word about the importance of voting in every election.
As I begin my new term, I have the privilege of serving a newly apportioned district, which encompasses portions of Oceanside and Baldwin along with the entirety of Freeport — the first time in the history of the Legislature that that community is unified within one district. With these changes comes the sad news that I will no longer have the privilege of representing Roosevelt and South Hempstead — but I know those residents will be in excellent hands under the leadership of my colleague and friend, Legislator Scott M. Davis.
The county legislative map will be in place through 2032 because of a settlement reached after community advocates and civil liberties organizations sued the county. In their lawsuit, they alleged that illegal gerrymandering permeated the map used in the 2023 election. District 6 is one of the six majority-minority districts in which the population comprises at least 50 percent under-represented voting groups.
While the district may have been altered by this outcome, my focus — protecting our environmental treasures, keeping our communities safe and making Nassau more affordable — remains crystal clear.
I’m excited about how the Bay Park conveyance project — one of Nassau’s most significant infrastructure undertakings in recent memory — is scheduled to become fully operational at the start of this year. This will reap major quality-of-life and public health benefits for us all, and the positive environmental impact on Reynolds Channel will be monumental. I am deeply grateful to Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York state for their unwavering support of this effort.
We must, however, remain vigilant in our work to secure equitable investments in the necessary road and transportation infrastructure that underpin responsible, community-driven economic development. One of Nassau’s great examples is Baldwin’s downtown revitalization initiative, for which I have worked diligently to deliver tens of millions of dollars in county resources to improve Grand Avenue and make Baldwin a destination for transit-oriented, smart-growth development.
In 2026 I will remain laser-focused on making our communities safer for all. As a social worker, I know firsthand how we must aggressively confront the scourge of addiction — and specifically the opioid drug crisis — to save lives, protect public health and bolster public safety. I will continue to work alongside my colleagues to greatly accelerate the release of nearly $100 million in opioid drug lawsuit settlement proceeds so that they get where they belong — in the hands of the mental health professionals and advocates delivering lifesaving recovery, treatment and prevention resources.
Moreover, a comprehensive strategy must also encompass responsible public safety initiatives. That means responsibly resourcing our law enforcement professionals and first responders, and continuing the work to strengthen relationships between our communities and the police who serve them. The Democratic minority used our leverage under the county charter to deliver $1.3 million in grants to first responders that were inexplicably held up by the county administration, and we will not hesitate to once again use our power when necessary to ensure fair and equitable representation.
Working together, I know that we will accomplish great things in the new year, and it all starts with you. Never hesitate to reach out to my office, at (516) 571-6206, with your questions, or dmule@nassaucountyny.gov. It is always our privilege and pleasure to serve you, and help you navigate Nassau County government.
Debra Mulé, of Freeport, represents Nassau County’s 6th Legislative District and is the Legislature’s alternate deputy minority leader.
