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Dutchess County Legislator, District 4

This seat represents District 4, 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

Brendan Lawler is a Dutchess County legislator for parts of Hyde Park and the Town of Poughkeepsie who chairs its budget committee, and a longtime social studies teacher at Arlington High School. His priorities are a county-coordinated ambulance system and more housing.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for, 3 against, Public Infrastructure 2 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 2 for,

Sources: elections.dutchessny.gov23