County Executive
William F.X. O'Neil
County Executive Office, 22 Market St, Poughkeepsie
Dutchess County Government
Government & Politics
Elected officials, county departments, state representatives, and civic resources for Dutchess County residents
Elected County Officials
Republican
County Clerk
Bradford H. Kendall
22 Market St, Poughkeepsie
District Attorney
William V. Grady
236 Main St, Poughkeepsie
Sheriff
Kirk Imperati
150 North Hamilton St, Poughkeepsie
Comptroller
Robin Lois
22 Market St, Poughkeepsie
Commissioner of Finance
Vacant/Appointed
22 Market St, Poughkeepsie
County Legislature
The Dutchess County Legislature has 25 members elected from single-member districts. The Legislature sets county policy, approves the budget, and enacts local laws. Meetings are held at 22 Market St, Poughkeepsie.
DistrictAreaParty
District 1Poughkeepsie City (North)Democrat
District 2Poughkeepsie City (South)Democrat
District 3Poughkeepsie City (East)Democrat
District 4Town of Poughkeepsie (West)Republican
District 5Town of Poughkeepsie (Central)Republican
District 6Town of Poughkeepsie (East)Republican
District 7Hyde ParkRepublican
District 8Rhinebeck / Red HookDemocrat
District 9Red Hook / MilanDemocrat
District 10Amenia / Stanford / Pine PlainsRepublican
District 11Millbrook / WashingtonRepublican
District 12Pawling / DoverRepublican
District 13Beekman / Union ValeRepublican
District 14Wappingers Falls / East Fishkill (South)Republican
District 15East Fishkill (North)Republican
District 16Fishkill TownRepublican
District 17Beacon (North)Democrat
District 18Beacon (South)Democrat
District 19Wappingers Falls / LaGrangeRepublican
District 20LaGrange / Freedom PlainsRepublican
District 21Pleasant Valley / ClintonRepublican
District 22Hyde Park (South) / StaatsburgRepublican
For current legislator names and contact info, visit dutchessny.gov/legislature
State & Federal Representatives
State Senator — 41st District
Sue Serino
RepublicanNorthern Dutchess County
State Senator — 42nd District
Rob Rolison
RepublicanSouthern Dutchess County
Assembly — 103rd District
Jonathan Jacobson
DemocratPoughkeepsie
Assembly — 104th District
Didi Barrett
DemocratNorthern Dutchess / Columbia
Assembly — 105th District
Kieran Michael Lalor
RepublicanFishkill / Beacon area
US Congress — 18th District
Pat Ryan
DemocratDutchess & Ulster Counties
County Departments & Services
Department of Health
Public health services, immunizations, environmental health, and community wellness programs.
Department of Social Services
Public assistance, Medicaid, child welfare, and social services for Dutchess County residents.
Planning & Development
Land use planning, zoning, economic development, and environmental review.
Public Works
County roads, bridges, facilities, and infrastructure maintenance.
Department of Emergency Response
Emergency management, 911 dispatch, and coordination of emergency services.
Veterans Services
Benefits counseling, claims assistance, and support services for Dutchess County veterans.
Probation Department
Adult and juvenile probation supervision and pre-sentence investigations.
Office for the Aging
Services for seniors including Meals on Wheels, transportation, and caregiver support.
Voting & Elections
Board of Elections
Voter registration, absentee ballots, polling locations, and election results.
Register to Vote
Register online at vote.org or in person at the Board of Elections, 47 Cannon St, Poughkeepsie.
Find Your Polling Place
Look up your polling location, district, and elected representatives.
Absentee Ballots
Apply for an absentee ballot online or by mail. Applications due 7 days before Election Day.
Dutchess County Government Center
The Dutchess County Government Center is located at 22 Market Street in Poughkeepsie. Most county offices are open Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm.