2026 New York General Election

Rolison lives in Hopewell Junction with his wife, Kelly, and their 10 month old daughter Alena. Chris is the son of New York State Senator Rob Rolison and grandson of former New York State Senator Jay Rolison.

Chris Rolison Following in Father's Footsteps

Chris Rolison lives in Hopewell Junction with his wife, Kelly, and their daughter.

Chris Rolison Following in Father’s Footsteps - Hudson Valley Press

Rolison currently serves as a Sergeant with the New Castle Police Department. He previously served with the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department and Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office.

Chris Rolison currently serves as a sergeant with the New Castle Police Department. He previously served with the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department and the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office.

District 23

Dutchess County Legislature District 23 represents Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill.

Chris Rolison (Republican, Conservative)

Website: dutchessny.gov/Departments/County-Legislature/District-23.htm; Facebook: @Chris Rolison Dutchess County Legislator

Chris Rolison, the incumbent candidate, previously was a Dutchess County Sheriff's deputy, but today serves as a sergeant with the Town of New Castle Police Department. He is also vice chair of the Public Safety Committee.

Meet the 2025 candidates for Dutchess County Legislature

Chris Rolison (R)

District 23 (Map)

Representing the people in Pawling/Beekman/East Fishkill

Member of:
Public Safety Committee

District 23

Chris currently serves as a Dutchess County legislator for District 23, representing Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill.

Election Day 2025 marks majority shift in Dutchess County Legislature

Chris Rolison (R) - Dutchess County Government

Chris Rolison, the incumbent candidate, previously was a Dutchess County Sheriff's deputy, but today serves as a sergeant with the Town of New Castle Police Department. He is also vice chair of the Public Safety Committee. Rolison said affordability remains a top priority for him, and in speaking with his constituents, he has determined public safety is a top priority for them.

Economy

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

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Rolison said affordability remains a top priority for him, and in speaking with his constituents, he has determined public safety is a top priority for them.

He noted his support of previous investments in the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office and the Real Time Crime Center, to enhance safety and response capabilities countywide.

If elected, Rolison would strive to remain “accessible, accountable, and responsive,” he said, to residents' concerns.

Supports investments in the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office and the Real Time Crime Center to enhance countywide safety and response capabilities.

- Supports investments in the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office and the Real Time Crime Center to enhance countywide safety and response capabilities.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Chris Rolison

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

Chris currently serves as a sergeant with the New Castle Police Department. He previously served with the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department and the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office.

Chris serves as a Dutchess County legislator for District 23, representing Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill.

Chris Rolison currently works as a sergeant with the Town of New Castle Police Department. He previously worked for the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department and the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office.

Chris currently serves as the Dutchess County Legislator for District 23, representing Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill.

Isaac Brickman

Buket Urgen

About Marty Mygan

A longtime Dutchess County resident ready to serve Beekman, Pawling and East Fishkill.

A Neighbor, Not a Politician

About Marty

I am a retired Verizon lineman who was with the company for 22 years. Throughout my Verizon employment I was an active member of CWA Local 1103. I've been married to my wife Karen for 25 years, and we raised our two sons — Daniel, age 24, and Mark, age 20 — in Pawling. We love this community and our caring neighbors, strong public schools, and beautiful green spaces.

Marty Mygan is a longtime Dutchess County resident. He and his wife, Karen, have been married for 25 years and raised two sons in Pawling.

Marty Mygan is a retired Verizon lineman. During his employment at Verizon, he was an active member of CWA Local 1103.

In 2023, I successfully ran for the Pawling Town Board to fight for transparency, ethics and fiscal responsibility. Now, I am ready to expand my service and represent the residents of District 23 in Dutchess County.

Marty was elected to the Pawling Town Board in 2023.

Additionally, Mygan expressed his support for local businesses, saying, "Supporting our local businesses is crucial for the economic growth of our community. I will advocate for policies that help small businesses thrive."

2026 Candidates

• Hold utilities accountable on electric rate increases.

The Issues

• Fight for more transparency in County spending.

• Support workforce training initiatives to prepare residents for jobs in high-demand fields.

Plans to advocate for policies intended to help small businesses thrive.

Plans to hold utilities accountable for electric rate increases.

Plans to increase transparency in county spending.

Supports workforce-training initiatives for jobs in high-demand fields.

- Plans to advocate for policies intended to help small businesses thrive.
- Plans to hold utilities accountable for electric rate increases.
- Plans to increase transparency in county spending.
- Supports workforce-training initiatives for jobs in high-demand fields.

• Protect vital services for senior citizens.

Plans to protect vital services for senior citizens.

- Plans to protect vital services for senior citizens.

Affordability and Fiscal Management

Expanding affordable housing, holding utilities accountable, fighting for transparency in County spending, and supporting workforce training for high-demand jobs.

Marty for Dutchess

Our communities depend on properly funded fire departments and emergency services. Marty will work hard to bring more reliable EMS and stronger senior services to Southeastern Dutchess County.

• Support volunteer fire departments in Beekman, East Fishkill and Pawling.

• Secure more grants to provide mental health services.

Plans to support volunteer fire departments and improve emergency medical services in southeastern Dutchess County.

Plans to secure additional grants for mental health services.

- Plans to support volunteer fire departments and improve emergency medical services in southeastern Dutchess County.
- Plans to secure additional grants for mental health services.

The Dutchess County Loop Bus — expanded service can keep District 23 connected. • Expand County Bus Loop routes to better serve Beekman, East Fishkill and Pawling.

• Improve access to reliable transit options for seniors and residents without vehicles.

Plans to expand County Bus Loop routes serving Beekman, East Fishkill, and Pawling.

Plans to improve road and bridge maintenance.

Plans to improve access to reliable transit for seniors and residents without vehicles.

- Plans to expand County Bus Loop routes serving Beekman, East Fishkill, and Pawling.
- Plans to improve road and bridge maintenance.
- Plans to improve access to reliable transit for seniors and residents without vehicles.

The Hudson Valley's green spaces are among our area's greatest assets. Southern Dutchess is home to parts of the Great Swamp and the Appalachian Trail. Marty will fight to protect our clean air and water, as well as the natural beauty that makes our region a special place to live, work and raise a family.

Fishkill Creek — protecting our watersheds keeps District 23's water clean. • Protect the Fishkill Creek Watershed to preserve clean water for East Fishkill families.

• Deliver practical flood mitigation for Beekman residents.

• Limit warehouse sprawl in East Fishkill and its impact on groundwater and air quality.

Plans to protect clean air, water, and the region's natural areas.

Plans to protect the Fishkill Creek Watershed to preserve clean water for East Fishkill families.

Plans to deliver flood-mitigation measures for Beekman residents.

Plans to limit warehouse development in East Fishkill because of its groundwater and air-quality impacts.

- Plans to protect clean air, water, and the region's natural areas.
- Plans to protect the Fishkill Creek Watershed to preserve clean water for East Fishkill families.
- Plans to deliver flood-mitigation measures for Beekman residents.
- Plans to limit warehouse development in East Fishkill because of its groundwater and air-quality impacts.

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Marty Mygan

- Plans to hold utilities accountable for electric rate increases.
- Plans to increase transparency in county spending.
- Supports workforce-training initiatives for jobs in high-demand fields.

Dutchess County Legislator, District 23

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