2026 New York General Election

Meet Jared

Jared is a husband, father, former prosecutor, small business owner, and lifelong Long Island resident. Jared understands what matters most to our families: safe neighborhoods, strong local businesses, and leadership that reflects our shared values.

Jared Behr for Nassau County Legislature – Nassau County Legislature, Legislative District 16

CHAIRMAN MORONEY: Jared Behr.
MR. BEHR: Good evening, Commissioner. Thank you, Commissioners, for this opportunity. My name is Jared Baer. I live in plain view with my wife and my two young children. I'm here tonight to speak out in support of the Democratic proposed map for the redistricting and to comment on this once in a decade opportunity and the importance of getting it right, both legally and ethically.

11.16.2022 redistricing

Jared S. Behr's name may sound familiar; his family owns a children’s furniture store that has been a fixture in the county. But Behr, a Plainview Democrat, has carved his own path, as a Suffolk County prosecutor, a past candidate for Oyster Bay Town supervisor, and owner of a small law firm.

Jared S. Behr for Nassau Legislative District 16

Jared S. Behr is a lifelong Long Island resident. He lives in Plainview with his wife and two young children.

Jared S. Behr for Nassau Legislative District 16 - Newsday

Jared S. Behr earned a bachelor's degree in political science and government from New York University and a law degree from Touro University. He is a married father of two.

Jared S. Behr owns a small law firm and previously worked as a Suffolk County prosecutor.

Nov 7, 2023, 5:35 PM

In the race for Oyster Bay town supervisor, Joe Saladino declared victory over his Democratic opponent Jared Behr.

Town Supervisor Positions On The Line Across Nassau

Jared previously ran for Oyster Bay town supervisor.

Jared previously lost a race for Oyster Bay town supervisor.

As of October 26, 2026, Jared S. Behr’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Jared's Priorities

Right leader at right time for the right reason

Jared is proud for the opportunity to build on the dedicated service that Legislative District 16 residents have come to expect. His experience as a prosecutor, small business owner, and longtime community advocate uniquely positions him to serve effectively from day one.

• Ensure Responsible Spending

• Confront Hate Head-On

• Repair Roads, Sidewalks, and Potholes

• Deliver Results.

Prioritizes repairing roads, sidewalks, and potholes.

- Prioritizes repairing roads, sidewalks, and potholes.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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BACKGROUND
Pfeifer, 22, of Plainview, is a registered Republican and is running on the Republican and Conservative party lines in the general election.
She is a full-time student at Strayer University, studying for a bachelor’s degree in health services administration. She graduated from Bethpage High School in 2022.
Pfeifer also works two part-time jobs.

Olivia G. Pfeifer and County Legislator, 16th District

She is a full-time student at Strayer University, studying for a bachelor’s degree in health services administration. She graduated from Bethpage High School in 2022.
Pfeifer also works two part-time jobs.

Olivia G. Pfeifer is a full-time student at Strayer University, where she is studying for a bachelor's degree in health services administration. She lives in Plainview.

She is a full-time student at Strayer University, studying for a bachelor’s degree in health services administration. She graduated from Bethpage High School in 2022.
Pfeifer also works two part-time jobs.
ISSUES

Olivia G. Pfeifer works two part-time jobs.

ISSUES
She said she supports law enforcement and that if elected she wants to work on making communities safer.
She said she opposes “unnecessary” tax increases.
She also said she wants to make Nassau County more affordable for young people so future generations can continue to stay and create families on Long Island.

Opposes tax increases she considers “unnecessary.”

Opposes tax increases she considers unnecessary.

Wants to make Nassau County more affordable for young people.

- Opposes tax increases she considers unnecessary.
- Wants to make Nassau County more affordable for young people.

As of October 26, 2026, Olivia G. Pfeifer did not have a website or any information online.

Supports law enforcement and wants to make communities safer.

- Supports law enforcement and wants to make communities safer.

Olivia G. Pfeifer

As of October 26, 2026, Olivia G. Pfeifer’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Nassau County Legislator, District 16

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