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Democrats Nominate Didi Barrett to Run for 103rd Assembly

January 21, 2012
didi barrett

Democratic committees in Dutchess and Columbia County have nominated community leader Didi Barrett to run in the special election for the 103rd Assembly District. Barrett, a Town of Washington resident, has been a consultant, founder and leader of not-for-profit organizations for more than two decades. She is currently a board member of the Anderson...
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Frank Skartados runs to Win Back 100th

January 21, 2012
Frank Skartados

Former NYS Assemblyman Frank Skartados launched his campaign to reclaim the 100th Assembly District seat, which represents much of the mid-Hudson Valley including the cities of Beacon and Poughkeepsie.  Press release to follow.
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Letter: Time for a new voice in Assembly

December 26, 2011

State Assemblyman Joel Miller, R-Poughkeepsie, couldn’t be bothered to return from his fancy Palm Beach vacation. It's time for a new voice that actually represents the hard working people of Dutchess County, instead of insulting them.
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Lt Gov Duffy headlines Salute to Labor

October 24, 2011
Winners of the 2011 Salute to Labor award

The Dutchess County Democrats honored local union men and women who have made a difference in their community and their workplace at their annual Salute to Labor dinner on October 23, 2011. Attendees were honored to have New York State Lt Governor Robert Duffy as their keynote speaker.
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SUMNER CALLS ON MOLINARO TO END DISCRIMINATION AND REJECT THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY ENDORSEMENT

June 9, 2011

(Poughkeepsie, NY)  Dutchess County Democratic Committee Chair Elisa Sumner is calling on Assemblyman Marcus Molinaro, candidate for Dutchess County Executive, to vote to end discrimination in New York State by supporting the Marriage Equality bill being considered by the State Legislature. “Marriage equality is the most important civil rights issue in a generation and...
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Hayworth Business Policies Strike Out

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February 18, 2011

The Poughkeepsie Journal covered U.S. Rep. Nan Hayworth’s talk with business leaders (“Hayworth talks business with local leaders, Feb. 4). In the article the congresswoman stated the following: “If...
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Politics Trumps Voice of the People

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February 6, 2011

At its January 24th meeting of the Dutchess County Legislature, the Republican majority once more confirmed its commitment to the dubious practice of gerrymandering the boundary lines of the...
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Corporations Are Not People

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January 19, 2011

January 21st marks the first anniversary of the unfortunate 5-4 “Citizens United vs. The Federal Elections Commission” decision of the Supreme Court that gave the rights of personhood to...
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Independent Redistricting

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December 21, 2010

Every so often in politics, a legislative body comes together and passes a good government reform – something that places the voters’ interest ahead of political gain. This happened...
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GOP kills bipartisan county redistricting

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December 20, 2010

In 2009, the Dutchess County Legislature, led by Democrats with bipartisan support, passed a law creating an independent redistricting process. There would have been equal representation from both parties,...
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Goldberg has served with honor, wisdom

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December 19, 2010

We object to Ron Ray’s letter, “Dems need a leader: Tyner, not Goldberg” (Dec. 4). Dutchess County Minority Leader Sandy Goldberg is an exemplary public servant, someone who has...
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