## Meet Matt

Matt Capp is a lifelong Nassau County resident dedicated to serving his community. With deep roots in District 6, Matt understands the challenges facing working families — from rising property taxes to the need for safer streets and better schools.

Matt Capp for State Senate | District 6

Matthew J. Capp earned a bachelor's degree in public affairs from Baruch College.

II. The following Appointments to be Reviewed and Confirmed by the Commissioners:
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
Appointment of Matthew Capp, Press Secretary, effective 8/8/25
at $130,000.

AGEND A FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING - OCTOBER 9, 2025 (Archived Agenda PDF)

On motion made by the following resolution was adopted upon roll call:
RESOLVED, that Matthew Capp, now serving as Community Research Assistant, in the Department of General Services, Administration, be and hereby is appointed Clerk Laborer, Non Competitive, Grade 9, Step 6 (G), $57,552, in the Department of General Services, Administration, by the Commissioner of the Department of General Services and ratified by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead effective February 24, 2021, and BE IT

Agenda (PDF packet) - Town of Hempstead (2/23/21)

Matthew has worked as a press secretary in the town of Hempstead for over the past year. He previously worked as a communications director for Congressman Anthony D’Esposito (NY-04). 

2026 New York General Election

The Platform

## Issues That Matter

### Lower Taxes

Fighting to reduce the crushing property tax burden on Nassau County homeowners and small businesses.

Wants to reduce property taxes for residents and small business owners.

- Wants to reduce property taxes for residents and small business owners.

Economy

As of September 9, 2026, Matthew J. Capp’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

The Platform

## Issues That Matter

### Public Safety

Supporting law enforcement and first responders to keep our neighborhoods safe for every family.

Supports law enforcement and first responders.

- Supports law enforcement and first responders.

Public Safety

The Platform

## Issues That Matter

### Quality Education

Investing in our public schools to give every child the opportunity to succeed.

- Believes in investing in public schools.

Education

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Matthew J. Capp

The candidate biography on the campaign website begins: “Matt Capp is a lifelong Nassau County resident dedicated to serving his community.”

Matthew J. Capp is a lifelong Nassau County resident.

The campaign site's “Issues That Matter” platform lists “Lower Taxes” and states: “Fighting to reduce the crushing property tax burden on Nassau County homeowners and small businesses.”

Advocates for reducing property-tax burdens on Nassau County homeowners and small businesses.

- Advocates for reducing property-tax burdens on Nassau County homeowners and small businesses.

The campaign site's “Issues That Matter” platform lists “Public Safety” and states: “Supporting law enforcement and first responders to keep our neighborhoods safe for every family.”

Supports law enforcement and first responders to promote neighborhood safety.

- Supports law enforcement and first responders to promote neighborhood safety.

The campaign site's “Issues That Matter” platform lists “Quality Education” and states: “Investing in our public schools to give every child the opportunity to succeed.”

Supports investment in public schools to give every child an opportunity to succeed.

- Supports investment in public schools to give every child an opportunity to succeed.

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