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Dutchess County Legislator, District 7

Dutchess County, New York
My vote power: High

This seat represents District 7, 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:

Republican · Incumbent

Lew Darrow is a Dutchess County legislator from Hyde Park, a lifelong first responder, and a former Roosevelt Fire Department chief. His priorities include support for first responders and emergency medical services and keeping the county affordable.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for

Democratic

Trish Prunty is vice president of philanthropy at Family Services in Poughkeepsie and formerly led fundraising for the FDR Presidential Library and Museum. Her priorities include more affordable housing and better senior and youth services.

Sources: elections.dutchessny.gov23