POUGHKEEPSIE, NY - Dutchess County Legislature Chairman Will Truitt has announced his slate of committee chairs for the coming year. The legislature is home to six standing committees which consider legislation each month before the meeting of the full legislative body.

Returning to the helm of the Public Works and Capital Projects Committee is veteran lawmaker John Metzger of East Fishkill. Metzger, who is embarking on his fifth term as a legislator, has a professional background in construction and overseeing capital projects. For Vice Chair, Truitt has selected Legislator Randy Johnson of the City of Poughkeepsie. Legislator Johnson is beginning his fourth term and has a professional background in engineering.

CHAIRMAN TRUITT ANNOUNCES 2024 LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND VICE CHAIRS

John Metzger has a professional background in construction and capital-project oversight.

Legislature District 12

John D. Metzger (R, C, I, RF) 1,052

Christopher "CJ" Tomaskovic (D) 408

Legislature District 13

All results are unofficial.

Dutchess County election results

CHAIRMAN TRUITT ANNOUNCES 2024 LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND VICE CHAUSER?

John was elected to represent District 12 in the Dutchess County Legislature and was beginning his fifth term as a legislator.

Dutchess County-wide election results - The Poughkeepsie Journal

2026 New York General Election

As of October 26, 2026, John Metzger did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

John Metzger

Helped organize ThinkDIFFERENTLY Day at the Beach, a community event with music, activities, and a hands-on bird program.

As of October 26, 2026, John Metzger’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Isaac Brickman

Buket Urgen

“ThinkDIFFERENTLY Day at the Beach” will include music, face-painting, sand castle building, and a hands-on bird program from Taconic Outdoor Education. Dutchess County Legislator John Metzger and Town of East Fishkill council members Nicholas D'Alessandro and Tom Franco were among those instrumental in the formation of the event.

Families are invited to pack a lunch, and food and beverages will be available for sale.