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Joy Jankunas
DEMOCRAT
Joy Jankunas is running for Nassau County Legislator, District 8.
Personal background
Joy Jankunas grew up in Elmont. She graduated from Duke University and Georgetown Law. She is the mother of twins and has served as executive vice president of legislation for the Garden City Parent-Teacher Association and as a Girl Scout leader.
Professional background
Joy Jankunas currently works as a partner and matrimonial and family law attorney at Meister Seelig & Schuster. She previously worked as a matrimonial and family law attorney at Abrams Fensterman, LLP and Tabat, Cohen, Blum & Yovino, LLP.
Economy
Calls for fighting government waste and protecting taxpayer dollars to help make Nassau County more affordable for families.
Supports responsible economic development, including at the Nassau Hub, to create jobs and strengthen the local economy.
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Public Services
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Housing & Urban Development
Wants affordable housing so families can stay in Nassau County.
Plans to seek input from all communities on the next proposed Nassau Hub plan.
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Public Safety
Supports local law enforcement and resources for first responders.
Supports expanded access to mental health care, addiction prevention, and recovery services.
Supports restoring access to domestic violence services, as well as protection and support for survivors and their families.
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Supports repairing roads, improving traffic safety, and investing in infrastructure and community revitalization projects.
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Energy & the Environment
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