Dutchess County Legislator, District 12
This seat represents District 12, 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
Anthony "Tony" Giaccone, raised in the Town of Poughkeepsie, worked for companies including Apple, Xerox, IBM, and MCI before ending his career at The New York Times. His stated priorities include affordable housing and support for families caring for aging parents.
Republican · Incumbent
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.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 7 against, Environment and Public Health 3 for, Public Infrastructure 2 for,
Sources: elections.dutchessny.gov23