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Putnam Valley Town Supervisor

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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The town supervisor is the town's chief executive and financial officer and presides over the town board.

Taxes & budget

  • William J. GouldmanRepublican, Conservative, Libertarian

    • Supported capping county gas sales tax at $3 per gallon.
    • Pledges fiscal responsibility and environmental stewardship as supervisor.
  • Alison JolicoeurDemocratic, Working Together

    No documented position found.

Environment & parks

  • William J. GouldmanRepublican, Conservative, Libertarian

    No documented position found.

  • Alison JolicoeurDemocratic, Working Together

    • Supports limiting solar panels to parking lots and rooftops.
    • Led the revival of the town's Lakes Committee.

Government & transparency

  • William J. GouldmanRepublican, Conservative, Libertarian

    • Voted to limit raises for county legislators' salaries.
    • Voted to let the legislature nominate county ethics board members.
  • Alison JolicoeurDemocratic, Working Together

    No documented position found.

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