Candidate Positions

Bio

Edward "Ed" McCormick

Candidate for Dutchess County Legislature

The County Legislature initiates and votes on legislation affecting Dutchess County. Currently, all 25 positions are open with four seats uncontested.

My Pledge:

• Support a blended approach to economic development and preservation of green space
• Promote policies to ensure a healthy water supply
• Pursue new sources of revenue to support property and school tax reform
• Practice the principles of good government for all the people.

William "Bill" McCabe

Incumbent Candidate for Dutchess County Legislature

The County Legislature initiates and votes on legislation affecting Dutchess County. Currently, all 25 positions are open with four seats uncontested.

Currently representing District 13, parts of LaGrange, Union Vale and Wappingers.

My Pledge:

• Promote county-wide well testing;
• Adopt paper ballot/optical scan voting machines;
• Protect open space;
• Maintain safe county roads;
• Enhance public safety;
• Restore Jackson Creek and Sprout Creek;
• For an independent commission to draw fair legislative lines to end gerrymandering;
• Support budgets for Dutchess Community College.

Chris Rand

LaGrange Town Council

The five member town council is responsible for approving development projects, developing a town plan, and making sure that the everyday operations of the town efficiently serve residents' needs. Two of the current members are up for re-election.

My Pledge:

Implement Intelligent Growth:

• Keeping rural areas rural
• Develop to enhance, not to harm:
• Traffic
• Taxes
• Storm Water Management
• Safe Drinking Water
• The Environment

Use Strong Fiscal Oversight:

• Last year’s budget grew by 11.7%, while giving raises of up to12.5 % to town employees.  I spoke up against this –and will be on the watch in the future.

Accountability/Communication from the Town:

• Televise town meetings and archive them in the town library.

John Colacchio 

LaGrange Town Council

The five member town council is responsible for approving development projects, developing a town plan, and making sure that the everyday operations of the town efficiently serve residents' needs. Two of the current members are up for re-election.

My Pledge:

• Balance the needs of LaGrange citizens and protect the environment by carefully scrutinizing every development project;
• Ensure that the town board demonstrated accountability to the citizens of LaGrange;
• Put aside partisan politics to make good decisions to benefit all the citizens of LaGrange.

Eileen Mang

Town Clerk

The LaGrange Town Clerk is responsible for issuing various licenses and certificates and acts as the registrar of vital statistics, filing officer, recording secretary, and records management officer for the town. Whenever you visit the town hall for a marriage license or birth certificate, you are relying on the town clerk to have those records (accurately and in a timely manner). If you are interested in minutes from the town council meetings, the Town clerk would help you; this information is also kept on the town website.

My Pledge:

• Provide competent, friendly service to the residents of LaGrange;
• Improve interoffice relationships and efficiency within the Town Hall;
• Work closely and in cooperation with the Town Supervisor and the Town Board;
• Encourage the professional skills of the deputy clerks.
• Work to extend the hours of service in the Town Clerk's office to meet residents' needs through flexible scheduling (rather than through increased town costs).

Qualification Summary

Worked in the town office for 6 years (experienced and respected). Familiar with the issues and needs of the community. Committed to listening and serving LaGrange residents. Demonstrated integrity and professionalism by running a clean campaign.