Samantha is a proud graduate of New York Law School, SUNY Binghamton, and Saint Dominic’s High School. She is married to her husband Jonathan Scappaticci and they are raising their two daughters in Locust Valley.

District 18 - Samantha Goetz | Nassau County, NY

Samantha A. Goetz is a graduate of Saint Dominic’s High School, SUNY Binghamton, and New York Law School. She is married to Jonathan Scappaticci, and they are raising their two daughters in Locust Valley.

District 18 - Samantha Goetz | Nassau County, NY - Official Website

Biography:
Samantha A. Goetz was elected to represent the people of Legislative District 18 to deliver the ethical leadership they deserve.

Samantha is a practicing attorney that has dedicated her career to public service. Most recently, Samantha defended Nassau County in a range of litigation in the Appellate Courts.

Most recently, Samantha defended Nassau County in a range of litigation in the Appellate Courts. As a Deputy County Attorney, she would advocate on behalf of children in family law matters, represent the County is litigation in personal injury actions, and represent police and correction officers in litigation.

During her career, Samantha also served as an Assistant Town Attorney in Oyster Bay, where she litigated cases involving the Town, and drafted legislation to protect the suburban quality of life.

She began her career over a decade ago as Counsel to New York State Senator Carl L. Marcellino and was responsible for advising the Senator on legal implications of legislation, policies, actions, and administrative decisions.

Samantha A. Goetz is a practicing attorney. She most recently defended Nassau County in appellate litigation and previously served as a deputy county attorney, an assistant town attorney in Oyster Bay, and counsel to New York State Senator Carl L. Marcellino.

SYOSSET, NY —All of the Nassau County Legislature seats were up for grabs Tuesday and only one incumbent lost.
Democrat Joshua Lafazan fell in his re-election bid for the 18th District. Samantha Goetz, 34, of Locust Valley, a former deputy attorney in Nassau County won with 58 percent of the vote, as all 100 precincts were in, according to unofficial results from the county Board of Elections.

Goetz, elected to public office for the first time, was an assistant town attorney in Oyster Bay.

Lafazan, Youngest-Ever Nassau Legislator, Falls In Bid For 4th Term | Syosset, NY Patch

Samantha A. Goetz is running for re-election for Nassau County Legislator in District 18.

Samantha A. Goetz (Republican) is running for Nassau County Legislature, District 18 in the November 3, 2026 general election in New York.

Samantha A. Goetz candidate profile | Sway

Samantha currently serves as Nassau County Legislator for District 18. Her election to the office was her first election to public office.

Goetz Wins In The Race For District 18 Legislator | Oyster Bay, NY ...

Samantha A. Goetz endorsements, 2026: Nassau County Legislature

Samantha currently serves as Nassau County Legislator for District 18. 

2026 New York General Election

Samantha’s vast experience at various levels of government has provided the foundation to allow her to effectively advocate on behalf of her constituents. She is committed to holding the line on taxes, protecting the safety of the residents, supporting law enforcement, she supports local control over local zoning matters, and advocating to protect our drinking water and our coastal regions against all environmental concerns.

First-time candidate Samantha Goetz, also a Republican, was an unexpected winner in the County Legislature’s 18th District seat, garnering roughly 9,000 votes, while Democratic incumbent Josh Lafazan had roughly 6,000. Despite the fact that she was a newcomer, Goetz’s extensive legal and political experience clearly impressed her new constituents.

“The people in Nassau County have spoken,” Goetz said. “They know that this is the party that is going to support our police, our law and order, we’re going to hold the line on taxes and we are going to protect our suburban way of life.”

Red wave swamps North Shore | Long Island Herald

- Committed to holding the line on taxes.

Economy

Connecting with constituents means more than fielding phone calls. My office has been trying to get as many programs into the community as possible. Working with extraordinary leaders in government as well as community members has made a difference. To date we have conducted several programs, including the basics of Medicare, Narcan training, scam prevention, the Office of the Aging, tax grievances and community office hours. It’s my goal to make sure I’m educating the public as thoroughly as possible, on as many topics as possible, and to ensure that I’m out in the community and accessible to all those in the district.

Reflection from County Legislator Goetz | Long Island Herald

Nassau County Legislator Samantha A. Goetz, in partnership with County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency, is hosting a free Veterans Benefits and Information Seminar for veterans and their family members to be briefed on a variety of available benefits and other important veterans’ information.

“Long Island is home to one of the largest veteran populations in the country so I am pleased to be co-hosting this event that will provide important information that our veterans and their families are eligible to receive,” said Legislator Samantha A. Goetz. “Our Veterans Service Agency does a great job helping the men and women who proudly served get the benefits they deserve so I thank them for all of their efforts.”

Goetz and Saladino announce veterans benefits information seminar | Town of Oyster Bay

As a county legislator, has conducted community programs on Medicare, Narcan, scam prevention, aging services, tax grievances, and constituent office hours.

Co-hosted a veterans benefits information seminar for veterans and their families.

- As a county legislator, has conducted community programs on Medicare, Narcan, scam prevention, aging services, tax grievances, and constituent office hours.
- Co-hosted a veterans benefits information seminar for veterans and their families.

Public Services

Supports local control of zoning matters.

- Supports local control of zoning matters.

Housing & Urban Development

As far as legislative accomplishments are concerned, what stands out for me most is the Fairness in Women’s Sports Local Law. Advocating for this law was challenging, but at the same time deeply rewarding.

Hearing from remarkable people such as Caitlyn Jenner and Keri Russell was nothing short of inspiring. This is a local law I am proud to have co-sponsored and supported with my colleagues to do our part in this fight, and I know we’re on the right side of this ongoing, yet waning, national debate. Protecting girls’ and women’s opportunities and safety isn’t just a matter of policy — it’s a matter of principle I will always stand for.

Co-sponsored and supported the Fairness in Women’s Sports Local Law, citing opportunities and safety for girls and women.

Supports law enforcement and public safety.

- Co-sponsored and supported the Fairness in Women’s Sports Local Law, citing opportunities and safety for girls and women.
- Supports law enforcement and public safety.

Public Safety

As of October 26, 2026, Samantha A. Goetz’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Advocates for protecting drinking water and coastal regions from environmental concerns.

- Advocates for protecting drinking water and coastal regions from environmental concerns.

Samantha A. Goetz

Economy

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment