Viviana L. Russell
Democratic · NY · Nassau County Legislator, District 2
Viviana L. Russell represents Nassau County's District 2 after serving on the North Hempstead Town Board. A small business owner and realtor, she focuses on affordable housing and economic development.
Where Viviana L. Russell stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Government Efficiency (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (3 records),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (5 records)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Joined county lawmakers in demanding that the county put back $13.7 million in opioid settlement interest. The money had been moved into the general fund instead of addiction treatment and prevention.
March 23, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: nassaucountyny.gov
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Wrote to County Executive Bruce Blakeman asking for a full audit of county roads, sewers, drains and traffic signals. She asked that each be rated by age and condition.
March 26, 2026Supports Government Efficiency
Source: nassaucountyny.gov
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 5 oppose
Secured two county grants totaling $251,562.90 for Westbury schools. The money pays for new bleachers at Westbury High School and an accessible playground at Powells Lane Elementary School.
July 28, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: nassaucountyny.gov
Won approval of a $200,000 county grant for new auditorium seats at Rushmore Avenue School in the Carle Place school district.
July 27, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: nassaucountyny.gov
Won unanimous approval of a $150,075 county grant to repair the Village of Westbury recreation center. The money covers heating and cooling, roof and gutter work, and new steps.
July 27, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: nassaucountyny.gov
Advanced a $126,000 county grant to buy 30 sets of protective gear for the Westbury Water and Fire District. Another legislator, Olena Nicks, first requested the funding.
July 27, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: nassaucountyny.gov
Voted yes on the Town of North Hempstead's $135.5 million budget for 2020 as a town council member. It passed 5-1.
October 30, 2019Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: longislandpress.com
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 3 support
Wrote that she joined a unanimous April 2026 Legislature vote to fight trafficking at hotels and motels. The law bans stays under eight hours and requires guest records, saved video and staff training.
August 31, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: nassaucountyny.gov
Introduced a county bill against human trafficking at massage businesses (Nassau County Anti-Human Trafficking Prevention and Victim Protection Act). The bill proposed staff training, fines from $1,000 to $25,000, and a survivor fund paid from penalties.
August 27, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: longislandpress.com
Advanced a $126,000 county grant to buy 30 sets of protective gear for the Westbury Water and Fire District. Another legislator, Olena Nicks, first requested the funding.
July 27, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: nassaucountyny.gov
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 4 support
Secured two county grants totaling $251,562.90 for Westbury schools. The money pays for new bleachers at Westbury High School and an accessible playground at Powells Lane Elementary School.
July 28, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: nassaucountyny.gov
Won approval of a $200,000 county grant for new auditorium seats at Rushmore Avenue School in the Carle Place school district.
July 27, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: nassaucountyny.gov
Won unanimous approval of a $150,075 county grant to repair the Village of Westbury recreation center. The money covers heating and cooling, roof and gutter work, and new steps.
July 27, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: nassaucountyny.gov
Wrote to County Executive Bruce Blakeman asking for a full audit of county roads, sewers, drains and traffic signals. She asked that each be rated by age and condition.
March 26, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: nassaucountyny.gov
Track record — General
General · 5 records
Joined advocates at a phone bank urging the U.S. Senate to pass a bill giving Haitians Temporary Protected Status. The bill was Senate Bill 4814.
July 20, 2026
Source: nassaucountyny.gov
Wrote that she voted against a January 2026 rules change by the Legislature's majority. The change moved public comment at committee meetings to before officials explain the items.
July 2, 2026
Source: nassaucountyny.gov
Voted yes on a county early-retirement program for workers with 10 or more years of service. It pays $2,000 for each year worked. The Legislature passed it unanimously.
January 26, 2026
Source: nassaucountyny.gov
Took office as Nassau County Legislator for District 2. She was sworn in for her first term at a ceremony in Uniondale.
January 8, 2026
Source: nassaucountyny.gov
Received the endorsement of the New York League of Conservation Voters for Nassau County Legislature, District 2, in the 2025 election.
August 15, 2025
Source: nylcv.org
Past race Viviana L. Russell ran in:
- County Legislator, 2nd District · November 3, 2026 · Nassau County, New York · incumbent