Tag: Legislature
Rolison and Hudson Valley Regional Council to Address Domestic Violence – County Legislature News Release 4/2/2013
Newburgh… Rob Rolison, Chairman of the Dutchess County Legislature and new Chairman of the Hudson Valley Regional Council, hosted a meeting in Newburgh today with Domestic Violence providers from around the region to discuss a regional approach to the issue. Rolison, a 26-year veteran in law enforcement, has been a county legislator representing the Poughkeepsie [...]
Legislature Encourage Residents to Consider Energy Cost Savings – County Legislature News Release 1/22/2013
Poughkeepsie… The Dutchess County Legislature encourages residents to consider energy cost savings available through ‘The Home Performance with ENERGY STAR ® Program’. The program created through the Green Jobs Green New York Act of 2009 offers free or reduced-cost comprehensive home energy assessments, also referred to energy audits, to income-eligible owners of 1- to 4 [...]
Special Legislative Committee on Reapportionment Approves Plan – County Legislature News Release 1/24/2013
Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Legislature Chairman Rob Rolison (R-Poughkeepsie) along with members of the Special Legislative Committee on Reapportionment consisting of Majority Leader Dale Borchert (R-LaGrange) and Minority Leader Barbara Jeter-Jackson (D-Poughkeepsie) voted on and unanimously approved the proposed legislative reapportionment plan at its meeting following input from the Ad Hoc Reapportionment Steering Commission as well [...]
2013 Chairman Address – County Legislature News Release 1/8/2013
I am honored to once again be chosen by my colleagues to represent them and this distinguished legislative body as its Chairman. The role is one that I find truly rewarding and I am proud of the work we have accomplished together. And I am grateful for the opportunity to continue on this path we [...]
Rolison Appointed Chairman of the Hudson Valley Regional Council – County Legislature News Release 1/2/2013
Robert G. Rolison, Chairman of the Dutchess County Legislature, was appointed to serve as Chairman of the Hudson Valley Regional Council (HVRC). He was selected by council membership consisting of elected officials and representatives of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counties. Rolison previously served as Vice-Chairman and succeeds A. Alan Seidman of [...]
Rolison Appointed to the Purple Heart Hall of Honor Board of Directors – County Legislature News Release 12/26/2012
Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Legislature Chairman Robert Rolison was recently appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of the Purple Heart Hall of Honor, Inc. The Board supports the mission of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor which is to commemorate the extraordinary sacrifices of America’s servicemen and servicewomen who were killed or wounded [...]
Miccio: Protection of Consumers a Priority in the Advertisement of Motor Fuel Sales – County Legislature News Release 12/18/2012
The Dutchess County Legislature amended the Local Law pertaining to the signage of motor fuel. With gasoline prices averaging near four dollars a gallon, motorists have called upon elected officials for consumer protection in the prevention of misleading and deceptive trade practices. Dutchess County Department News
2013 Dutchess County Budget Approved by County Legislature – County Executive News Release 12/7/2012
Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro expressed his appreciation to the Dutchess County Legislature for their support throughout the budget process following the Legislature’s vote voted to approve the 2013 County Budget at its Board Meeting. The 2013 Dutchess County budget reduces spending by nearly $ 7 million dollars and holds the property tax [...]
Legislature Observes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month – County Legislature Press Release 10/15/2012
In recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), the Dutchess County Legislature has joined with the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Dutchess County Legislature Citizen’s Advisory Committee on Domestic Violence to bring awareness on the issues surrounding domestic violence in our community. Dutchess County Department News
Rolison Appointed to serve on Dutchess Community College Board of Trustees – County Legislature Press Release 9/25/2012
Robert G. Rolison, Chairman of the Dutchess County Legislature, was sworn in to Dutchess Community College’s Board of Trustees. Rolison, a legislator elected in 2003 to represent areas in the Town and City of Poughkeepsie and appointed Chairman in 2010, was recommended and confirmed by the Legislature at its Board Meeting convened on September 10. Dutchess County [...]
