Dutchess County Legislator, District 15
This seat represents District 15, 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
Finance professional and longtime volunteer who has supported local food charities and grassroots microlending groups. His priorities are safer streets and better parks in Wappinger, close oversight of the county budget, and ending favoritism in government.
Republican · Incumbent
Retired police officer who spent 23 years in law enforcement, including with the Westchester County Police, and now represents Wappinger in the county legislature. His priorities are public safety, easier access to mental health services, and keeping county taxes low.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 2 for, 8 against, Public Safety and Crime Control 5 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Sources: elections.dutchessny.gov23