Robert V. Gorman
Candidate for Dutchess County Legislator, District 1
Background
Republican who represented District 1 (Town of Poughkeepsie) in the Dutchess County Legislature until 2025; he is challenging incumbent Trevor Redl.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Voted to decrease the county property tax rate.
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“in the most recent budget I voted to decrease the property tax rate for Dutchess County taxpayers”
Housing
Supports the county Housing Trust Fund.
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“Dutchess County has allocated millions from the Housing Trust Fund to help tackle the problem of housing availability.”
Health & human services
Supported $2 million for supplemental EMS coverage.
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“We have worked in the legislature to help alleviate the problem by allocating $2 million for supplemental coverage.”
Supported county grants for veterans, seniors and historical societies.
Report14 Dutchess Legislature races include incumbents, former lawmakers, and political newcomersCandidate questionnaire · Mid Hudson News (candidate questionnaire; answers written by the candidates) · midhudsonnews.com
“allocated $150,000 for our veterans, $500,000 for our seniors, and $100,000 for our local historic societies”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Robert V. Gorman on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- General Election 2026 Candidate List (November 3, 2026)
Election filing · Dutchess County Board of Elections · Sep 14, 2026 · elections.dutchessny.gov
- General Election 2026 Sample Ballots
Election filing · Dutchess County Board of Elections · Sep 23, 2026 · elections.dutchessny.gov
- 14 Dutchess Legislature races include incumbents, former lawmakers, and political newcomers
Candidate questionnaire · Mid Hudson News (candidate questionnaire; answers written by the candidates) · midhudsonnews.com
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