Lino, 36, grew up in the Bethpage-Levittown area and lives in Rockville Centre with his wife and two daughters. An attorney, he has worked for the Town of Hempstead for more than 15 years and serves as deputy town attorney.

Lino tax relief bid

BACKGROUND
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.

Edward J. Lino and Nassau County Legislator, 1st District

Edward J. Lino grew up in the Bethpage-Levittown area. He earned a bachelor's degree in history from Misericordia University and a law degree from Touro Law Center. He lives in Rockville Centre with his wife and their two daughters.

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Mr. Lino works as the assistant to the Town Supervisor in the Town of Hempstead. Through his job, he organizes the Town’s special ceremonies to honor Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and India Republic Day. He also helps to organize the Women’s History Month program at the Town.

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Mr. Lino has also served as a top aide to Supervisor Kate Murray, who was the first female supervisor in the Town’s history. He stated, “Public service is a real passion of mine and I know it’s my calling to help people. I plan on becoming a government attorney or an elected official in Nassau County after I earn my JD from Touro Law to continue to do good for others on a larger scale.”

Edward J. Lino is an attorney and deputy town attorney for the Town of Hempstead. He previously worked as an assistant to the town supervisor and as a top aide to Supervisor Kate Murray.

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Republican Edward J. Lino, 36, of Rockville Centre, is a Town of Hempstead deputy attorney who is running his first race for elective office in this overwhelmingly Democratic district. He did not meet with the editorial board.

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Edward's campaign for Nassau County Legislator, District 1, is his first race for elective office.

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Lino said he would prioritize responsible government spending and seek to freeze county property taxes, arguing officials should review expenditures before considering increases.

“The money is the people’s money, it’s not the government’s money,” he said, “so they should spend it wisely.”

The money is the people’s money,” he said, “so they should spend it wisely.”

He said he would examine spending on park staffing and road projects to identify efficiencies. He suggested shifting workers between departments, subject to collective bargaining agreements. Lino said he would work with other municipalities and invest in small businesses to create jobs, while exploring state grants.

He said he would examine spending on park staffing and road projects to identify efficiencies. He suggested shifting workers between departments, subject to collective bargaining agreements. Lino said he would work with other municipalities and invest in small businesses to create jobs, while exploring state grants.

ISSUES

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.

Plans to seek a freeze on county property taxes and review expenditures before considering increases.

Plans to examine park staffing and road-project spending to identify efficiencies.

Seeks to examine park staffing and road-project spending to identify efficiencies.

Proposes shifting workers between departments, subject to collective bargaining agreements.

Plans to work with other municipalities, invest in small businesses to create jobs, and explore state grants.

Wants to keep Nassau County affordable through responsible spending and government efficiencies.

Wants to "keep Nassau County affordable" through responsible spending and government efficiencies.

- Plans to seek a freeze on county property taxes and review expenditures before considering increases.
- Seeks to examine park staffing and road-project spending to identify efficiencies.
- Proposes shifting workers between departments, subject to collective bargaining agreements.
- Plans to work with other municipalities, invest in small businesses to create jobs, and explore state grants.
- Wants to "keep Nassau County affordable" through responsible spending and government efficiencies.

Economy

Lino pledged to respond promptly to constituents and seek fair distribution of county investments throughout the district, which includes parts of Hempstead, South Hempstead, Rockville Centre, North Baldwin and Roosevelt.

He identified three first-year goals: freezing or lowering taxes, investing in roads, parks and community services, and improving neighborhood safety and relationships with law enforcement.

Infrastructure is another priority. Lino cited Grand Avenue in Baldwin and Lakeview Avenue in Rockville Centre as roads needing attention. He said he would work with local officials to address road, sewer and pothole problems across jurisdictional boundaries and keep residents informed about projects.

Lino pledged to respond promptly to constituents and seek fair distribution of county investments throughout the district, which includes parts of Hempstead, South Hempstead, Rockville Centre, North Baldwin and Roosevelt.

Plans to invest in parks and community services.

Pledges prompt responses to constituents and fair distribution of county investments across the district.

- Plans to invest in parks and community services.
- Pledges prompt responses to constituents and fair distribution of county investments across the district.

Public Services

As of October 26, 2026, Edward J. Lino did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

On public safety, Lino said he would work with police unions and department officials to identify resource needs. He said representatives of the Police Benevolent Association and detectives told him staffing was down and additional support was needed.

“I think we need to support our police,” Lino said. “I think that we need to give them the backing that they deserve and that they need, because they’re the ones that are putting their lives on the line every day, not civilians.”

ISSUES

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.

Plans to work with police unions and department officials to identify resource needs and support police and first responders.

- Plans to work with police unions and department officials to identify resource needs and support police and first responders.

Public Safety

Infrastructure is another priority. Lino cited Grand Avenue in Baldwin and Lakeview Avenue in Rockville Centre as roads needing attention. He said he would work with local officials to address road, sewer and pothole problems across jurisdictional boundaries and keep residents informed about projects.

Plans to work with local officials across jurisdictions to address road, sewer, and pothole problems and keep residents informed.

Aims to work with local officials across jurisdictions to address road, sewer, and pothole problems and keep residents informed.

- Aims to work with local officials across jurisdictions to address road, sewer, and pothole problems and keep residents informed.

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Edward J. Lino

As of October 26, 2026, Edward J. Lino’s website did not contain information on this issue.