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.

2026 New York General Election

Supported and passed union contracts that were described as fair.

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 Emma Arnoff for Dutchess County Legislature
 A Social Worker, Small Business Owner, Mom, and Little League Coach
 Capped the sales tax on gas and diesel
 Helped allocate $7 million for affordable housing
 Supported and passed fair union contracts
 Increased compensation for special education preschool providers to better care for our littlest learners
 Revived the Citizens Advisory Committee on Domestic Violence
 Spearheaded resolution expanding Domestic Violence training for elected officials

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

The Dutchess County Legislature Budget Committee unanimously advanced a resolution to cap the county sales tax on gasoline and highway diesel; the proposal was scheduled for an April 13, 2026 board vote and, if approved by New York State Taxation and Finance, expected to take effect June 1, 2026. “I hear daily about rising costs affecting families in my district and our county. People are having to choose between groceries, childcare, and transportation. These are impossible decisions to make, and this will help ease their burden,” said Legislator Emma Arnoff (D-LaGrange)

Dutchess County Legislature Advances Proposal for Tax Relief at the Pump

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

Economy

Advocated for services for youth and seniors.

As Chair of Family & Human Services Committee:
Serves as legislative liaison to the Citizens Advisory Committee on Domestic Violence
Authored & passed resolution to provide elected officials Domestic Violence training
Advocated for services for youth & seniors

Increased compensation for special education preschool providers.

Public Services

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

Expanding Housing Opportunities

Rents are rising faster than wages, and too many families cannot find a home they can afford. Emma helped secure $7 million for affordable housing and will continue supporting smart investments in mixed-income and workforce housing.

She will work to ensure our communities remain stable, accessible and affordable for the people who already call them home.

Housing & Urban Development

Helped invest in the county 911 emergency-response system.

Keeping Our Communities Safe

Emma helped invest in the county’s 911 emergency-response system because residents deserve help they can count on when a crisis strikes.

She will continue working with first responders, service providers and community leaders to improve emergency preparedness, strengthen public safety and ensure people experiencing mental-health crises receive appropriate care.

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.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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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.