Steven Rhoads

Senator Steven D. Rhoads represents the 5th Senate District, covering parts of Nassau and Suffolk counties, including communities such as Bellmore, North Bellmore, Bethpage, East Meadow, Farmingdale, Hicksville, Levittown, Plainview, Merrick, Seaford, and Wantagh. Before his election to the Senate in 2022, Rhoads served as a Nassau County Legislator representing the 19th District. He also worked as a deputy bureau chief in the Nassau County Attorney's Office. A graduate of Kellenberg Memorial High School, he holds degrees from Siena College and Touro Law Center. He has been a strong advocate for property tax relief, public safety, support for first responders, and opposing MTA fare hikes. He lives in Bellmore with his family.