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Chris Drago

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Chris also serves on the Legislature’s Public Safety, and Family and Human Services subcommittees, and as Legislative Liaison on the board of the Cornell Cooperative Extension.

Chris grew up in Dutchess County and is a graduate of Millbrook Schoool and Vassar College. He lives in the Town of Stanford with his partner, and is dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ youth and fostering inclusive schools and communities.

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About Chris

Chris Drago grew up in Dutchess County. He is a graduate of Millbrook School and Vassar College. He lives in the Town of Stanford with his partner.

About Chris

Chris entered public service after establishing a successful career in marketing, where he led teams, oversaw $100M+ budgets, and negotiated major deals with Fortune 500 companies. In his 20+ year career in the private sector, Chris demonstrated strategic leadership and built relationships and coalitions. He held leadership roles at Hewlett Packard, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Mailchimp.

Chris Drago previously held leadership roles in marketing at Hewlett Packard, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Mailchimp.

County legislature candidates lay out their priorities
DISTRICT 19 — REPRESENTING THE TOWNS OF MILAN, VILLAGE OF MILLERTON, NORTH EAST, PINE PLAINS, EAST RED HOOK AND STANFORD

Incumbent Chris Drago is running for re-election at the end of his first term as county legislator. A lifelong Dutchess County resident, Drago said he ran in 2023 after realizing the northern part of the county wasn’t getting the attention it deserved. He unseated long-time incumbent Gregg Pulver and credits his first term with listening to constituents and moving the needle on local priorities.

The Millerton News - October 23, 2025

Chris currently serves as a Dutchess County legislator for District 19. He was elected in 2023 and is serving his first term.

I’m happy to be representing District because Northern Dutchess County needed an advocate who makes sure our tax dollars are going to the critical services and infrastructure that our communities need. We need to address the housing crisis in Dutchess County and build infrastructure that prepares us for a changing climate. In our rural towns, we need reliable and consistent emergency services and broadband access.

Chris Drago for Dutchess County Legislator

Advocates for directing tax dollars to critical community services and infrastructure.

- Advocates for directing tax dollars to critical community services and infrastructure.

Economy

Chris grew up in Dutchess County and is a graduate of Millbrook Schoool and Vassar College. He lives in the Town of Stanford with his partner, and is dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ youth and fostering inclusive schools and communities. Paid for by Friends of Chris Drago.

Supports LGBTQ+ youth and inclusive schools and communities.

- Supports LGBTQ+ youth and inclusive schools and communities.

Public Services

Calls for action to address Dutchess County's housing crisis.

- Calls for action to address Dutchess County's housing crisis.

Housing & Urban Development

EMS Budget Amendment – $750,000 Investment in Public Safety
Sponsor: Legislator Chris Drago
Purpose: Start building the foundation for a coordinated, cost-efficient, countywide EMS system.

EMS Budget Amendment – $750,000 Investment in Public Safety

Sponsored a budget amendment to develop a coordinated, cost-efficient countywide emergency medical services system.

- Sponsored a budget amendment to develop a coordinated, cost-efficient countywide emergency medical services system.

Public Safety

Calls for reliable emergency services and broadband access in rural towns.

- Calls for reliable emergency services and broadband access in rural towns.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Calls for infrastructure that prepares Dutchess County for a changing climate.

- Calls for infrastructure that prepares Dutchess County for a changing climate.