Dutchess County Legislature

10/13/2026

Tuesday, October 13
Legislative Committee Meeting, 5:30 pm
22 Market Street, 6th floor
Open to the public
Agenda: https://www.dutchessny.gov/Calendar-Page.htm
Livestream: https://totalwebcasting.com/view/?id=dutchess

10/08/2026

Thursday, October 8
Legislative Committee Meeting, 5:30 pm
22 Market Street, 6th floor
Open to the public
Agenda: https://www.dutchessny.gov/Calendar-Page.htm
Livestream: https://totalwebcasting.com/view/?id=dutchess

09/25/2026

Public forum on Flock in Dutchess County

09/10/2026

For Immediate Release: Dutchess County Legislature to Consider New Legislation on Homelessness alongside 26 Oakley Agreement

Poughkeepsie, New York - (September 8, 2026) Dutchess County Legislators today introduced a package of four resolutions addressing homelessness across the County. The resolutions will be taken up at the Committee meetings on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

The 26 Oakley Street agreement now before the Legislature addresses how one building will be used. These four resolutions take up the questions it does not: how the County’s existing outreach and crisis services work together, who follows up with a person after a first contact, where shelter and housing capacity should be developed, and who is accountable for a long-term plan.

With a five-year clock that starts ticking on January 1, 2027, to find alternative housing, the executive branch and the Legislature must work together to create and implement a Long Term Plan for housing those who are homeless. These resolutions provide that framework.

Full text of the press release is in the comments below.

09/10/2026

Reminder for all Dutchess County elected officials! There is still time to sign up for your free LAP training. See the flyer for more information and to register. First training is in 5 days!

(At this time, the LAP Training being offered in Dutchess County is for current elected officials only, due to the specific legislation that allows for this training. Attendees will need to present their government employee IDs and sign in when entering.)

For Dutchess County Elected Officials - Sign up for LAP Assessment Training and learn how it's being used to support DV victims and survivors: https://forms.gle/R3RCPvGWKpVbKD8h7

09/09/2026

Thursday, September 10
Legislative Committee Meeting, 5:30 pm
22 Market Street, 6th floor
Open to the public
Agenda: https://www.dutchessny.gov/Calendar-Page.htm
Livestream: https://totalwebcasting.com/view/?id=dutchess

09/02/2026

For Immediate Release: Upcoming ‘Affordability Fair’ organized by Dutchess County Legislator, Eric Alexander

Poughkeepsie, New York - (September 2, 2026) Following an announcement shared on his social media channels, Dutchess County Legislator Eric Alexander (D-District 25) is releasing details about his upcoming Affordability Fair at the Amenia Town Hall on September 17, 2026. At the Affordability Fair, supported by many local elected officials including Chair of the Dutchess County Legislature, Yvette Valdés Smith, “local residents can sign up for free home delivery of hot meals, get help reducing their utility bills and ensuring their home are properly insulated, and countless other free services/programs offered by county and state governments,” said Legislator Alexander.

Full text of the press release (English & Español) is in the comments below.

09/01/2026

For Immediate Release: Public Safety Chair / Legislator Eric Alexander to Host Public Flock Forum with DA Parisi and Sheriff Imperati

Poughkeepsie, New York - (August 26, 2026) Dutchess County Legislator and Chair of the Public Safety Committee, Eric Alexander (D-25), announced a public forum on Flock technology with District Attorney Anthony Parisi and Sheriff Kirk Imperati at the Pleasant Valley Town Hall on Wednesday, September 23rd at 5:00PM.

“This event will allow our Sheriff and District Attorney to continue their efforts to inform our communities about their use of Flock technology and will provide our residents with a forum to ask questions and express concerns,” said Legislator Alexander. “We share the goal of providing transparency and engaging proactively with our communities.”

Full text of the press release (English & Español) is in the comments below.

08/31/2026

Reminder for all DUTCHESS COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS: Sign up for your free LAP Training! See the flyer and QR code for more information.

For Dutchess County Elected Officials - Sign up for LAP Assessment Training and learn how it's being used to support DV victims and survivors: https://forms.gle/R3RCPvGWKpVbKD8h7