Saturday, October 17, 2026
Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé is seeking a sixth term representing District 6, hoping to continue work on infrastructure improvements, affordable housing and several longstanding community projects in Baldwin and Freeport.
Mulé, 64, a Democrat from Freeport, has served in the Legislature for nine years. Before that, she was a Freeport village trustee and a member of the Board of Education. With more than two decades in elected office, she said her experience and relationships with community organizations and government officials have helped her address constituents' concerns.
A social worker with a master's degree in social work, Mulé said her background influences how she approaches public service. "I like the fact, again, it's the social worker in me that I can help people in very little and impactful ways, big and small," she said.
If re-elected, Mulé hopes to complete several projects, including the restoration of the historic Kellogg House, in Baldwin. Exterior renovations have been completed, but the interior remains unfinished.
She also wants to see the former Oakwood Beach Club property, in Baldwin transformed into public waterfront green space, though she acknowledged that the county does not own the property, complicating redevelopment efforts. Another priority is improving Freeport’s Brookside Preserve and expanding community involvement in its upkeep.
Affordability is another central issue in her campaign. Mulé criticized the Republican majority in the Legislature for declining to consider proposals from Democrats, including a gas tax holiday and reductions in some county fees.
She said that a gas tax holiday, similar to one previously approved with bipartisan support, would provide relief to residents facing higher fuel costs.
Mulé also supports reducing mortgage recording-related fees and business licensing costs, arguing that some county charges place unnecessary financial burdens on residents.
Addressing county spending, Mulé said that public safety funding should remain a priority, but she questioned the Blakeman administration's increased reliance on outside legal counsel, which she believes presents an opportunity to reduce expenses.
Housing affordability is another concern. Mulé supports increasing affordable housing opportunities for young adults and seniors, including proposed developments in Baldwin and Freeport. She emphasized, however, that additional housing must be accompanied by infrastructure improvements. She pointed to aging sewer systems and past sinkholes along Grand Avenue in Baldwin as examples of infrastructure requiring attention.
For Baldwin, Mulé identified downtown revitalization as a particularly pressing issue. Although the county has completed major roadway improvements along Grand Avenue, she said additional progress depends largely on the Town of Hempstead, which oversees zoning and development approvals.
On public safety, Mulé supports strengthening cooperation between police and mental health professionals when responding to people experiencing crises. She also wants greater transparency in police recruitment, and more diversity.
Despite serving in the Legislature's Democratic minority, Mulé said she would continue advocating for proposals through public outreach and community support.
She believes her established relationships with county departments, school districts and local organizations distinguish her from her Republican challenger, Benjamin Jackson.
Looking ahead, Mulé said constituents should judge her performance by tangible progress on projects such as the Kellogg House, Brookside Preserve and Oakwood Beach Club, along with infrastructure improvements and funding secured for District 6. "It's a level of trust and a level of knowledge and a level of
