For the first time in decades...

The incumbents of the Town of Washington Town Board are being challenged by a FULL SLATE of Democratic Candidates!

Ed Shaughnessy

Town Supervisor

The Town of Washington is in a period of major transition. This transition must be managed with care by the development of a Comprehensive Strategic Plan

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Didi Barrett

Town Council

I will be a pro-active leader who fights to maintain the rural character we cherish, who balances respect and protection of the extraordinary natural resources of our Town with creating opportunities for sustainable development.

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Kate Farrell

Town Council

As a professional communicator who has traveled internationally and worked on television projects at a network level, my ability to listen, research, and inform while including differing perspectives in the debate will ensure that Town policies and practices are open and inclusive, and truly represent the community at large.

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County Legislature - District 25

Representing the people in the Towns of Washington, Amenia, Stanford and Pleasant Valley

Margaret Fettes

Dutchess County Legislature

After twenty-four wonderful years as your County Legislator, I know that nothing gets accomplished without people working together.

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Our Common Vision is...

  • Maintaining our town's open spaces and rural character in order to manage growth and prevent tax increases.
  • Open government and open communication, including an open nominating process for committees and appointments.
  • A spirit of cooperation - town, village, county and school district, as well as all members of our community, working together.

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