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Dutchess County Legislator · District 9

Barrington R. Atkins

Candidate for Dutchess County Legislator, District 9

Democratic, Working FamiliesIncumbent

Background

Dutchess County legislator representing the City of Poughkeepsie and the Legislature's majority leader.

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Documented positions

Housing

  • Supports Housing First policies and more affordable housing.

    11 legislative seats are races of one

    Candidate questionnaire · Mid Hudson News (candidate questionnaire; answers written by the candidates) · midhudsonnews.com

    “We need more affordable housing, mental health supports, and true “Housing First” policies that prevent homelessness before it begins.”
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Health & human services

  • Supports a unified countywide EMS model.

    11 legislative seats are races of one

    Candidate questionnaire · Mid Hudson News (candidate questionnaire; answers written by the candidates) · midhudsonnews.com

    “I will continue to push for a unified EMS model, advocate for state support”
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Government & transparency

  • Opposes concentrating county homeless services in Poughkeepsie.

    11 legislative seats are races of one

    Candidate questionnaire · Mid Hudson News (candidate questionnaire; answers written by the candidates) · midhudsonnews.com

    “The County must stop dumping its responsibilities onto one city and start investing equally across all communities.”
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