County
Dutchess County Legislator
District 5
- Vote for
- 1
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The county legislature is the county's lawmaking body; it adopts the county budget and local laws.
Taxes & budget
Tony D'AquanniRepublican, Conservative
- Supports keeping a lid on county taxes.
Anna ShahDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Public safety
Tony D'AquanniRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Anna ShahDemocratic, Working Families
- Supports funding town police mental health crisis response.
Roads & infrastructure
Tony D'AquanniRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Anna ShahDemocratic, Working Families
- Supports investing in local infrastructure and public transportation.
Environment & parks
Tony D'AquanniRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Anna ShahDemocratic, Working Families
- Supports protecting the environment and preserving green spaces.
Health & human services
Tony D'AquanniRepublican, Conservative
- Supports state designation of EMS as an essential service.
- Secured $150,000 in county grants for veterans.
Anna ShahDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
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