Tony D'Aquanni
Candidate for Dutchess County Legislator, District 5
Background
A small business owner who represented District 5 (Town of Poughkeepsie) in the Dutchess County Legislature in 2025 and served on its Veterans Affairs Committee.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports keeping a lid on county taxes.
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“I know how important it is to keep a lid on taxes and allow our local business community to grow”
Health & human services
Supports state designation of EMS as an essential service.
Report14 Dutchess Legislature races include incumbents, former lawmakers, and political newcomersCandidate questionnaire · Mid Hudson News (candidate questionnaire; answers written by the candidates) · midhudsonnews.com
“It’s time for the state to step up and formally recognize EMS as an essential service.”
Secured $150,000 in county grants for veterans.
Report14 Dutchess Legislature races include incumbents, former lawmakers, and political newcomersCandidate questionnaire · Mid Hudson News (candidate questionnaire; answers written by the candidates) · midhudsonnews.com
“I helped secure $150,000 in grant funding in the latest budget for our veterans”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Tony D'Aquanni on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo 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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