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Dutchess County Legislator, District 6

This seat represents District 6, 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

Tonya Speed is executive director of the Arlington Business Improvement District in Poughkeepsie and a small-business owner who runs local farmers markets. Her priorities include environmental protection, such as cutting single-use plastics, and affordable and workforce housing.

Sources: elections.dutchessny.gov23