John Metzger
Republican · NY · Dutchess County Legislator, District 12
John D. Metzger has represented East Fishkill in the Dutchess County Legislature for more than ten years and is its Assistant Minority Leader. He has a professional background in construction and capital projects and has chaired the Public Works and Capital Projects Committee.
Where John Metzger stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (3 records), Public Safety and Crime Control (2 records), Social Programs and Welfare (2 records),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (7 records)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 3 support
Co-sponsored a law protecting public wells, aquifers, and wetlands from nearby hazardous pollution sources.
September 9, 2024Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: dutchessny.gov
Proposed $2,000 to check whether cannabis sellers followed minimum-age rules.
November 16, 2023Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: dutchessny.gov
Co-sponsored a review of the proposed Lake Walton purchase for a public park.
March 11, 2019Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: dutchessny.gov
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 7 oppose
Proposed $253,000 for sheriff equipment, including drones and body cameras; the legislature adopted the amendment.
December 8, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: dutchessny.gov
Proposed $2,000 to check whether cannabis sellers followed minimum-age rules.
November 16, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: dutchessny.gov
Supported $9,447,724 in county borrowing for bridge and road repairs.
April 11, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: dutchessny.gov
Voted in committee to use federal aid to buy 26 Oakley Street for a homeless shelter.
May 5, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: dutchessny.gov
Voted to borrow $1,439,250 for Dutchess Stadium improvements.
February 8, 2021Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: dutchessny.gov
Voted in committee to raise county elected officials’ salaries for later terms.
June 6, 2019Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: dutchessny.gov
Voted to add $100,000 to county services for older adults.
December 8, 2016Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: dutchessny.gov
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
Proposed $253,000 for sheriff equipment, including drones and body cameras; the legislature adopted the amendment.
December 8, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: dutchessny.gov
Co-sponsored expanding the county youth fire safety program to more police and fire departments.
September 11, 2017Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: dutchessny.gov
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 2 support
Voted in committee to use federal aid to buy 26 Oakley Street for a homeless shelter.
May 5, 2022Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: dutchessny.gov
Voted to add $100,000 to county services for older adults.
December 8, 2016Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: dutchessny.gov
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 2 support
Supported $9,447,724 in county borrowing for bridge and road repairs.
April 11, 2023Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: dutchessny.gov
Voted to borrow $1,439,250 for Dutchess Stadium improvements.
February 8, 2021Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: dutchessny.gov
Track record — General
General · 7 records
Became assistant minority leader of the county legislature.
January 8, 2026
Source: dutchessny.gov
Received the Dutchess County Conservative Party endorsement for the District 12 legislature seat.
March 8, 2025
Source: dutchesscountynyconservativeparty.com
Supported a county lawsuit challenging New York’s move to even-year local elections.
April 4, 2024
Source: wamc.org
Became chair of the county legislature’s Public Works and Capital Projects Committee for 2024.
January 8, 2024
Source: dutchessny.gov
Joined a county team reviewing how government services could reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 1, 2020
Source: dutchessny.gov
Chaired the committee that reviewed the county budget adopted for 2019.
December 6, 2018
Source: dutchessny.gov
Was reappointed as the county legislature representative to a regional fish and wildlife board.
March 12, 2018
Source: dutchessny.gov
Past race John Metzger ran in:
- Dutchess County Legislator, District 12 · November 3, 2026 · Dutchess County, New York · incumbent