DISTRICT 15 - KAYLA KNIGHT

Biography:
Kayla L. Knight is a lifelong Wantagh resident, attorney, and Nassau County Legislator committed to public safety, fiscal responsibility, and strong local communities.

Ms. Knight is a proud graduate of Wantagh High School and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies with a minor in American Government and Politics from St. John’s University. [...] Knight later earned her Juris Doctor from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University in 2022 and was admitted to practice law in New York State in 2023 and in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York in 2024.

Kayla Lianne Knight is a lifelong Wantagh resident. She earned a bachelor's degree in legal studies, with a minor in American government and politics, from St. John's University and a law degree from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University in 2022.

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She is a practicing attorney with Jericho-based Nicolini, Paradise, Ferretti & Sabella. She previously worked at Robert K Young & Associates in Merrick.

Kayla works as a practicing attorney with Nicolini, Paradise, Ferretti & Sabella. She previously worked at Robert K Young & Associates.

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Knight, 28, of Wantagh, is a registered Republican and is running on the Republican and Conservative party lines in the general election. She is seeking a second term.

Kayla is seeking a second term as Nassau County Legislator.

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Knight said that if reelected she wants to focus on protecting taxpayers by keeping property taxes flat, promoting responsible fiscal policies and working toward making Nassau affordable for veterans.

Economy

As of October 26, 2026, Kayla Lianne Knight did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Knight said she wants to ensure that zoning and development issues are kept under local control rather than have state or outside input dictate such policies.

Wants zoning and development policies to remain under local control rather than be directed by the state or outside entities.

Promotes zoning and development policies being under local control rather than being directed by the state or outside entities.

- Promotes zoning and development policies being under local control rather than being directed by the state or outside entities.

Housing & Urban Development

She said she also supports law enforcement and seeks to continue working closely with police to address community concerns. She also said she wants to advocate for technology, resources and tools for police to ensure they have the means to keep communities safe.

Supports law enforcement and continued collaboration with police on community concerns.

Supports law enforcement and collaboration with police on community concerns.

Advocates for police technology, resources, and tools.

- Supports law enforcement and collaboration with police on community concerns.
- Advocates for police technology, resources, and tools.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Biography:
Kayla L. Knight is a lifelong Wantagh resident, attorney, and Nassau County Legislator committed to public safety, fiscal responsibility, and strong local communities.

Ms. Knight is a proud graduate of Wantagh High School and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies with a minor in American Government and Politics from St. John’s University.

Knight later earned her Juris Doctor from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University in 2022 and was admitted to practice law in New York State in 2023 and in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York in 2024.

Knight also serves as Vice President of the Long Island Italian Lions Club, supporting charitable, civic, and health-related initiatives throughout Nassau County, including advocacy and fundraising for Cooley’s Anemia and other community causes.

Kayla Lianne Knight is a lifelong Wantagh resident. She earned a bachelor's degree in legal studies, with a minor in American government and politics, from St. John's University and a law degree from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University. She serves as vice president of the Long Island Italian Lions Club.

Knight, 28, of Wantagh, is a registered Republican and is running on the Republican and Conservative party lines in the general election. She is seeking a second term.

She is a practicing attorney with Jericho-based Nicolini, Paradise, Ferretti & Sabella.

Kayla Lianne Knight and County Legislator 15th District

Knight also brings experience from the defense side, providing her with a well-rounded perspective on litigation, evaluation, and resolution. Her professional background additionally includes service with the Nassau County Legislature and the Nassau County Executive’s Office, giving her a strong understanding of government operations and constituent service.

Kayla Lianne Knight is a practicing attorney with Nicolini, Paradise, Ferretti & Sabella. Her professional background includes service with the Nassau County Legislature and the Nassau County Executive’s Office.

BIOGRAPHY

Kayla Knight is the sitting Nassau County Legislator for District 15, a lifelong Wantagh resident and attorney who has worked for the Nassau County Legislature and the County Executive's Office, per the county Legislature's member page.

Nassau County Legislature, District 15

Kayla currently serves as Nassau County Legislator for District 15.

Knight vs. Smith for Nassau County Legislature, District 15

Wants zoning and development policies to remain under local control rather than state or outside control.