2026 New York General Election

My political journey

My experience in local politics began in 2021 when I was elected to the town board of Poughkeepsie representing the residents of the 3rd ward. As a lifelong resident in Dutchess county I wanted a seat at the table in the decision making process.

Burger 4 Dutchess | About

My Why

I'm raising my two sons in the same town I was raised. I want what all parents want; safe streets, good schools, low taxes and a beautiful backdrop to experience adolescence and beyond.

Anne Burger is a lifelong resident of Dutchess County. She is raising two sons in the same town where she was raised.

My political journey

My experience in local politics began in 2021 when I was elected to the town board of Poughkeepsie representing the residents of the 3rd ward. As a lifelong resident in Dutchess county I wanted a seat at the table in the decision making process. I was privileged to spend 4 years in the municipal role learning how a town runs.

Anne was elected to the Poughkeepsie Town Board representing the 3rd Ward in 2021. She served in the municipal role for four years.

Plans to pursue improvements without raising taxes.

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

Economy

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Calls for improving roads and infrastructure through smart fiscal spending.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Plans to control the influx of data centers and battery energy storage systems.

Energy & the Environment

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Anne Burger

- Plans to pursue improvements without raising taxes.

- Plans to lower utility bills.
- Plans to control the influx of data centers and battery energy storage systems.

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Emma lives in LaGrange with her husband, Dan, and their twins, Miles and Henry.

Emma Arnoff for Dutchess County Legislature – A Social Worker, Small Business Owner, Mom, and Little League Coach

Emma Arnoff lives in LaGrange with her husband, Dan, and their twins.

Emma, a Clinical Social Worker, is the Founder and Director of The Sensory Space in Poughkeepsie, a center devoted to providing therapy and support for children and families. Emma oversees a team of clinicians who work with clients from all over Dutchess County, including Neurodivergent children and families.

Emma Arnoff is a clinical social worker and the founder and director of The Sensory Space in Poughkeepsie, a center that provides therapy and support for children and families.

Supported and passed union contracts that were described as fair.

Supports capping county sales tax on gasoline and highway diesel to reduce transportation costs for families.

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

Advocated for services for youth and seniors.

Increased compensation for special education preschool providers.

Helped secure $7 million for affordable housing and supports investments in mixed-income and workforce housing.

Helped invest in the county 911 emergency-response system.

Plans to work with first responders and service providers on emergency preparedness and mental-health crisis care.

Authored and passed a resolution to provide domestic-violence training for elected officials.

Emma Arnoff

- Supports capping county sales tax on gasoline and highway diesel to reduce transportation costs for families.

- Increased compensation for special education preschool providers.

- Helped secure $7 million for affordable housing and supports investments in mixed-income and workforce housing.

- Helped invest in the county 911 emergency-response system.
- Plans to work with first responders and service providers on emergency preparedness and mental-health crisis care.
- Authored and passed a resolution to provide domestic-violence training for elected officials.

Dutchess County Legislator, District 2

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