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Dutchess County Legislator, District 16

This seat represents District 16, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.

What does this office do?

  • Setting your property tax rate
  • Funding county roads, health programs, and elections
  • Setting land use and building rules outside city limits

Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,

Candidates:

Democratic · Incumbent

Public school teacher with two master's degrees who was elected chair of the county legislature in 2026 after serving as its minority leader. Her priorities are affordability, housing, and free public transportation countywide.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for, 3 against, Environment and Public Health 1 for, Government Efficiency 1 for,

Sources: elections.dutchessny.gov23