25. Legis. David Mejias

hroughout the bloodbath that started the year within the Nassau Democratic Party, Mejias has remained stalwart and loyal to his ideals, although he ruffles feathers with every move. Mejias also proved himself to be a formidable candidate, facing down the Police Benevolent Association’s efforts to unseat him in November’s elections. Mejias is a face for the future. As the child of parents from Ecuador and Cuba, Mejias has a true understanding of the burgeoning Hispanic community on LI. He is a person to watch, not only because of his political position but also because he is a successful and intelligent businessman who seems to have his finger on the pulse of what is to come.