Mineola, NY - Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams (D- Hempstead) has been named by Presiding Officer Judy Jacobs (D-Woodbury) to chair the Legislature's Health and Social Services Committee. The appointment takes effect immediately.

"I am very pleased and proud to be named as chair of this key committee," said Legislator Abrahams. "I believe that I can make a positive impact on the issues that come before the Health Committee."

The heath committee scrutinizes legislation ranging from funding for health and social programs to changes in the County's health code.

Legislator Abrahams also serves as chair of the Minority Affairs Committee, is Vice Chair of the Economic and Community Development Committee, as well as a member of the Finance Committee, Public Safety, and Government Services & Operations Committees.