BIOGRAPHY
David Smith has lived in Wantagh for more than 25 years and describes himself as a husband, father and community advocate who has worked with students, educators, employees and families, per his campaign site.

David Louis Boldt Smith

Later, as a jail guard, he worked with law enforcement and young inmates, and occasionally testified in court. Smith also worked as a New York City Teaching Fellow, teaching third and fifth grades, earned a master’s degree in education and eventually moved into school administration. He later became president of a nursing school.

Seaford Herald 09-24-2026

David Louis Boldt Smith earned a master's degree in education. He has lived in Wantagh for more than 25 years and describes himself as a husband and father.

David Louis Boldt Smith 2026: Nassau County Legislature, District 15

David Louis Boldt Smith earned a master's degree in education. He is a husband and father.

David Louis Boldt Smith has had more careers than most political candidates can fit on a resume. He has been a pastor, a teacher, an educator, a nursing school administrator, a jail guard, a restaurant maître d’, a bar owner and an actor. Now Smith wants to add Nassau County legislator to the list.

Election 2026

Smith also worked as a New York City Teaching Fellow, teaching third and fifth grades, earned a master’s degree in education and eventually moved into school administration. He later became president of a nursing school.

David previously served as president of a nursing school. He has also worked as a pastor, teacher, educator, jail guard, restaurant maître d’, bar owner and actor.

David Louis Boldt Smith challenges status quo in District 15

2026 New York General Election

Democrat David Louis Boldt Smith, 66, of Wantagh, is the former president of St. Paul's School of Nursing in Staten Island. He spotlights the "fairly unique affordability crisis" in the district which he attributes to expensive bills from Liberty Water, and supports municipalizing it. He also points to the need for more funding for pre-K seats in the district's schools. Smith cares about his community, but doesn't have a clear understanding of the county's role in such topics.

No endorsement: Nassau Legislative District 15

David Louis Boldt Smith, Democratic candidate for the County Legislature, discussed his campaign and his priorities for the 15th District. Smith said he is particularly concerned about water costs for residents served by Liberty Utilities, or New York Water. Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown are among communities in Liberty’s Merrick service area, and the state Public Service Commission is currently overseeing a major rate proceeding involving the Utility. Smith said he would push for greater attention to the issue and potentially pursue legal action.

Supports bringing Liberty Water under municipal control, citing its bills as contributing to the district's affordability challenges.

Plans to call for greater attention to water costs and potentially pursue legal action.

- Supports bringing Liberty Water under municipal control, citing its bills as contributing to the district's affordability challenges.
- Plans to call for greater attention to water costs and potentially pursue legal action.

Economy

With young families and working people increasingly struggling to afford to live in Nassau County, he argued that unused or underused property, including areas near railroad tracks, could host middle-income housing. As well, Smith wants to expand access to preschool, saying that families shouldn’t have to leave Nassau County because they can’t afford child care. On the topic of public safety, Smith said that keeping Nassau safe should remain a central responsibility of county government.

Wants to expand preschool access for Nassau County families facing child-care costs.

- Wants to expand preschool access for Nassau County families facing child-care costs.

Public Services

Another priority for Smith is housing. With young families and working people increasingly struggling to afford to live in Nassau County, he argued that unused or underused property, including areas near railroad tracks, could host middle-income housing. As well, Smith wants to expand access to preschool, saying that families shouldn’t have to leave Nassau County because they can’t afford child care.

Advocates for middle-income housing on unused or underused property, including areas near railroad tracks.

- Advocates for middle-income housing on unused or underused property, including areas near railroad tracks.

Housing & Urban Development

Smith said he would push for greater attention to the issue and potentially pursue legal action. He also wants Nassau County to establish a 311 system for non-emergency calls. A proposal was introduced by Democratic legislators in February, with supporters saying it could reduce pressure on the county’s 911 system. Another priority for Smith is housing.

On the topic of public safety, Smith said that keeping Nassau safe should remain a central responsibility of county government. But he criticized the county’s provisional deputy sheriff program, which critics have referred to as an “armed militia.” The county says the program consists of provisional emergency special deputy sheriffs who can be activated during an emergency and otherwise have no police powers. Smith said he would redirect resources toward traditional public-safety personnel.

Wants Nassau County to establish a 311 system for non-emergency calls.

Plans to redirect resources from the provisional deputy sheriff program toward traditional public-safety personnel.

- Wants Nassau County to establish a 311 system for non-emergency calls.
- Plans to redirect resources from the provisional deputy sheriff program toward traditional public-safety personnel.

Public Safety

As of October 26, 2026, David Louis Boldt Smith did not have a website or any information online.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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As of October 26, 2026, David Louis Boldt Smith’s website did not contain information on this issue.