At the age of 12, Mazi immigrated to Israel with her family as part of Operation Solomon and would later enter the Israel Defense Force, serving in the IDF’s elite Paratrooper Brigade, as a gunsmith. Following her military service, Mazi earned a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from the University of Haifa and a master’s degree in diplomacy and security from Tel Aviv University.

Mazi Melesa Pilip earned a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from the University of Haifa and a master's degree in diplomacy and security from Tel Aviv University.

2026 New York General Election

Top three issues:
1. Freezing, cutting property taxes, and affordability: I will continue to work to make the government more efficient and find ways to make the government more user-friendly through investments in infrastructure and communities.

2. Invest in police and first responders: I will continue to bring critical resources and funding to keep our communities safe for our police, firefighters and first responders.
3. Fight hate, prejudice and discrimination: I will continue to be a strong voice and leader in fighting hate in every corner.

Election Guide 2025: Nassau County Legislator, District 10 candidate Mazi Melesa Pilip, Rep., Con.

On Sunday, January 2nd, Mazi Melesa Pilip took the affirmation oath of office, joining the Nassau County Legislature for the 14th Legislative Session covering 2022-2023. Supreme Court Justice Cohanim Lancman administered the oath to Legislator Pilip at Chabad of Great Neck.

“It is an honor and privilege honored to represent the 10th district,” Legislator Pilip said. ”I fully recognize the importance this new assignment represents, and I thank our residents for placing their trust in me to represent them in the County Legislature. I look forward to being a bridge in unifying of all of our communities. Revitalizing our downtowns, tax relief, supporting our police, fighting antisemitism and all forms of hate are my top priorities," said Pilip.

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Plans to pursue property-tax freezes and cuts.

- Plans to pursue property-tax freezes and cuts.

Economy

As of October 26, 2026, Mazi Melesa Pilip’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Our families are safer as I have ensured the hiring of more police and expanded police patrols. I was part of the coalition to help stop the Governor’s plan for the regionalization of our schools. Standing up to hate, prejudice and discrimination,
I wrote the law to unmask hate-inciting protestors and criminals plaguing our colleges and communities. In addition, I co-sponsored legislation protecting animals from abusers and our first responder safety law.
I have also spent a great deal of my time championing infrastructure projects from paving, bridge replacement, water quality, flood mitigation and sewer projects. Further, I have also worked with our first responders to bring equipment and vehicles and to our communities. I have just gotten started and there is a lot more work to do!

I have held the line on property taxes every year since taking office.

Our families are safer as I have ensured the hiring of more police and expanded police patrols. I was part of the coalition to help stop the Governor’s plan for the regionalization of our schools. Standing up to hate, prejudice and discrimination,
I wrote the law to unmask hate-inciting protestors and criminals plaguing our colleges and communities. In addition, I co-sponsored legislation protecting animals from abusers and our first responder safety law.
I have also spent a great deal of my time championing infrastructure projects from paving, bridge replacement, water quality, flood mitigation and sewer projects. Further, I have also worked with our first responders to bring equipment and vehicles and to our communities. I have just gotten started and there is a lot more work to do!

Said she wrote a law to unmask “hate-inciting protestors and criminals” in colleges and communities.

Supports funding for police and first responders, including additional police hiring and patrols.

- Said she wrote a law to unmask “hate-inciting protestors and criminals” in colleges and communities.
- Supports funding for police and first responders, including additional police hiring and patrols.

Public Safety

In addition, I co-sponsored legislation protecting animals from abusers and our first responder safety law.
I have also spent a great deal of my time championing infrastructure projects from paving, bridge replacement, water quality, flood mitigation and sewer projects. Further, I have also worked with our first responders to bring equipment and vehicles and to our communities. I have just gotten started and there is a lot more work to do!

Champions paving, bridge replacement, water-quality, flood-mitigation, and sewer projects.

- Champions paving, bridge replacement, water-quality, flood-mitigation, and sewer projects.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Champions water-quality, flood-mitigation, and sewer projects.

- Champions water-quality, flood-mitigation, and sewer projects.

Energy & the Environment

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Wants to revitalize businesses affected by the pandemic.

- Supports funding for police and first responders, including additional police hiring and patrols.

District 10 - Mazi Melesa Pilip | Nassau County, NY

Mazi Melesa Pilip immigrated to Israel with her family at age 12 as part of Operation Solomon. She earned a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from the University of Haifa and a master's degree in diplomacy and security from Tel Aviv University.

Mazi Melesa Pilip served as a gunsmith in the Israel Defense Forces' Paratrooper Brigade.

In November 2021, at 43, Mazi was elected to the Nassau County Legislature, representing the 10th district, which includes Manhasset, Manhasset Hills, North Hills, Searingtown, Herricks, and Great Neck. She won this seat, historically held by a Democrat, by seven percentage points, even as she gave birth to twins weeks before the election.

ICAN Welcomes Mazi Melesa Pilip to Race for NY-3

BIOGRAPHY:

Mazi Melesa Pilip is currently serving her second term as a Nassau County Legislator for the 10th Legislative District which includes: Great Neck, Manhasset, New Hyde Park, Roslyn and Plandome.

At the age of 12, Mazi immigrated to Israel with her family as part of Operation Solomon and would later enter the Israel Defense Force, serving in the IDF’s elite Paratrooper Brigade, as a gunsmith. Following her military service, Mazi earned a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from the University of Haifa and a master’s degree in diplomacy and security from Tel Aviv University.

Mazi currently serves as a Nassau County legislator for the 10th Legislative District. She was first elected in 2021 and is serving her second term.

ICAN Welcomes Mazi Melesa Pilip To Race For NY-3

“It is an honor and privilege honored to represent the 10th district,” Legislator Pilip said. ”I fully recognize the importance this new assignment represents, and I thank our residents for placing their trust in me to represent them in the County Legislature. I look forward to being a bridge in unifying of all of our communities. Revitalizing our downtowns, tax relief, supporting our police, fighting antisemitism and all forms of hate are my top priorities," said Pilip.

2026 HOMEOWNER EXEMPTIONS OUTREACH PROGRAM
 Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip invites all homeowners to submit property tax exemption applications at these special events hosted by the Nassau County Department of Assessment.				Read on...

Hosts homeowner property-tax exemption application events.

- Hosts homeowner property-tax exemption application events.

LEGISLATOR PILIP IS HOSTING A  FREE CHILD CAR SEAT SAFETY INSPECTION
 WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026  •  9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON GREAT NECK HOUSE - 14 ARRANDALE AVE., GREAT NECK				Read on...

Hosts free child car seat safety inspections.

- Prioritizes support for police.
- Hosts free child car seat safety inspections.

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Republicans now hold a 12-7 majority over Democrats in the 19-seat legislature, just one seat shy of a supermajority. But the GOP won’t necessarily need the additional seat to override a veto since the new county executive, Bruce Blakeman, is also a Republican.

Pilip said she wants to focus on issues that matter to all Long Islanders, including public safety and revitalizing businesses that suffered during the pandemic. Combating antisemitism is also high on her priority list.