Thomas McKevitt
Republican · NY · Nassau County Legislator, District 13
Thomas McKevitt is Nassau County’s District 13 legislator and Deputy Presiding Officer. He previously served in the New York State Assembly and as a deputy Town of Hempstead attorney.
Where Thomas McKevitt stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (2 records), Housing Affordability (1 record), Social Programs and Welfare (1 record)
Mixed record
Government Spending Reduction (5 support · 3 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 5 support · 3 oppose
Made the motion for, and voted for, Nassau County's 2025 budget. It passed 12-6.
October 30, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: nassaucountyny.gov
Voted for one-time $375 payments to Nassau households hurt by COVID-19. The money came from federal American Rescue Plan funds.
October 4, 2021Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: liherald.com
Voted yes to borrow $2.2 million to pay for contracts to reassess property values in Nassau County. The vote passed 14-3.
March 26, 2018Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: nassaucountyny.gov
Voted no on the 2017 state budget revenue bill, which also raised the age of adult criminal charges from 16 to 18 (Raise the Age). It passed the Assembly 98-33.
April 8, 2017Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: nyassembly.gov
Voted no on the 2016 state budget bill for education, labor, housing and family aid, which also raised the state minimum wage. It passed the Assembly 104-39.
April 1, 2016Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: nyassembly.gov
Voted no on the New York DREAM Act, which opened state college tuition aid to undocumented immigrant students. It passed the Assembly 90-48.
May 21, 2013Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: nyassembly.gov
Voted yes on the 2011 law that capped yearly growth in local property tax levies and extended rent regulation. It passed the Assembly 120-15.
June 24, 2011Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: nyassembly.gov
Voted no on a bill that added new taxes and fees in the New York City commuter region to fund the MTA. It passed the Assembly 86-56.
May 6, 2009Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: nyassembly.gov
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
Made the motion for, and voted for, a county law that makes it a crime to wear a mask in public to hide one's identity. Health and religious reasons are exempt. It passed 12-0, with 7 Democrats abstaining.
August 5, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: nassaucountyny.gov
Voted yes on the NY SAFE Act, a package of stricter state gun laws passed after the Sandy Hook shooting. It passed the Assembly 104-43.
January 15, 2013Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: nyassembly.gov
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 support
Voted yes on the 2011 law that capped yearly growth in local property tax levies and extended rent regulation. It passed the Assembly 120-15.
June 24, 2011Supports Housing Affordability
Source: nyassembly.gov
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
Voted for one-time $375 payments to Nassau households hurt by COVID-19. The money came from federal American Rescue Plan funds.
October 4, 2021Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: liherald.com
Track record — General
General · 13 records
Received the Nassau Community College Federation of Teachers endorsement for Nassau County Legislature District 13 in 2025.
October 13, 2025
Source: nccft.org
Voted to lease the Nassau Coliseum property to Las Vegas Sands, which had proposed a casino resort for the site. The lease passed 18-1.
August 5, 2024
Source: nassaucountyny.gov
Voted for a county law that bars transgender women and girls from female sports teams at county-run facilities. It passed 12-5.
June 24, 2024
Source: nassaucountyny.gov
Became Deputy Presiding Officer, the second-ranking leader of the Nassau County Legislature.
January 5, 2024
Source: liherald.com
Voted for the new county legislative district map based on the 2020 Census. It passed 11-7, with all Republicans for it and all Democrats against.
February 27, 2023
Source: nassaucountyny.gov
Received the Herald Community Newspapers endorsement for re-election to the Nassau County Legislature.
October 28, 2021
Source: liherald.com
Received the New York League of Conservation Voters endorsement for Nassau County Legislature District 13.
August 4, 2021
Source: nylcv.org
Was named Minority Leader Pro Tempore, the number-two post in the Assembly Republican conference, which runs floor activity.
January 5, 2017
Source: observertoday.com
Received the Herald Community Newspapers endorsement for re-election to the 17th Assembly District.
October 31, 2014
Source: liherald.com
Sponsored a state law, with Sen. Kemp Hannon, that let the Town of Hempstead require parking permits on more than 25 streets near Nassau University Medical Center. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed it in 2013.
August 8, 2013
Source: liherald.com
Was named Assistant Minority Leader Pro Tempore, a leadership post in the Assembly Republican conference.
April 9, 2013
Source: assembly.state.ny.us
Voted no on the Marriage Equality Act, which let same-sex couples marry in New York. It passed the Assembly 80-63.
June 15, 2011
Source: nyassembly.gov
Voted with Assembly Republicans for a budget amendment to cap the state sales tax on gasoline. The amendment failed 77-63.
April 27, 2006
Source: liherald.com
Past race Thomas McKevitt ran in:
- County Legislator, 13th District · November 3, 2026 · Nassau County, New York · incumbent