District One – City of Troy

Rensselaer County Legislator, Nina M. Nichols, was re-elected to a second term in office on November 4, 2025, and is grateful for the opportunity to continue serving the residents of Troy.  In March 2024, she was appointed to Deputy Minority Leader for the Democratic caucus. Nina serves on the Education, Health, and Budget & Rules Committees.

Nina is a graduate of Trinity University in San Antonio, TX with a B.A. in Religion and Music and has a Master’s Degree from the University of Chicago. She moved to Troy in 2006, put down roots and chose to make it home. Her three children attended Troy Schools.

She has served on the Board of Directors for the ARC of Rensselaer County, CEO, Troy Area United Ministries, Friends of Chamber Music, Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park, and Oakwood Community Center. She is currently on the Renaissance 150 Capital Campaign committee for the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. She also plays in Troy Samba!

In 2012/2013 Nina represented all Troy residents on the Troy City Council, where she advanced quality of life legislation, addressed local business concerns, and advocated for programs and policies that moved us toward a safer, cleaner, greener Troy. Nina is, currently, the Lead Community Strategist at Unity House, a human services agency.

Nina is committed to fighting for a better Rensselaer County and Troy—where people will be proud to live, work, learn, and have fun. Nina brings experience, energy, and enthusiasm to this position, along with a passion for equity and justice for all who call Troy home.

If you have questions, concerns, or a vision for what would make our city and county better, Nina would love to hear from you.