He values independence and personal freedom, approaches government growth with caution, and will be a strong advocate for civil liberties and the rights of all residents. The son of a career diplomat for the United States, August was exposed from an early age to the importance of public service, thoughtful leadership, and building connections across cultures. He later earned a degree in Politics and became fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, strengthening his ability to engage with and advocate for diverse communities.

Meet August | August Uribe for Dutchess County

August and his wife, Lisbeth, an elementary school teacher, along with their two adult sons, are deeply committed to supporting the needs of Dutchess County and the communities of Dover & Pawling.

August Uribe earned a degree in politics.

August Uribe earned a degree in politics. He is a married father.

For more than 25 years, August has worked as a licensed auctioneer and has helped raise over $20 million for schools, medical institutions, and social service organizations. He has also served on the boards of several nonprofit institutions, including the Archives of American Art at the Smithsonian Institution.

August Uribe currently works as a licensed auctioneer.

2026 New York General Election

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

August believes taxpayer dollars must be spent wisely. He will eliminate wasteful spending, enforce fiscal discipline, and ensure the county budget reflects the actual needs of its residents.

Workforce Development

Expand county workforce development programs that connect residents with good jobs and give local employers a skilled talent pipeline.

The Issues | August Uribe for Dutchess County

Better Economic Future

Advocating for wages that reflect the Hudson Valley's cost of living, smart zoning, and rent protections so every working family can afford to stay.

August Uribe for Dutchess County

Support Small Businesses

Strengthen the small businesses that are the backbone of Dover & Pawling's economy. Most importantly, reduce red tape and create the conditions for them to thrive.

Plans to eliminate wasteful county spending, enforce fiscal discipline, and align the budget with residents' needs.

Plans to eliminate "wasteful county spending," enforce fiscal discipline, and align the budget with residents' needs.

Plans to expand county workforce-development programs connecting residents with jobs and employers with skilled workers.

Seeks to expand county workforce-development programs connecting residents with jobs and employers with skilled workers.

Advocates for wages that reflect the Hudson Valley's cost of living.

Plans to reduce red tape and strengthen small businesses in Dover and Pawling.

- Plans to eliminate "wasteful county spending," enforce fiscal discipline, and align the budget with residents' needs.
- Seeks to expand county workforce-development programs connecting residents with jobs and employers with skilled workers.
- Advocates for wages that reflect the Hudson Valley's cost of living.
- Plans to reduce red tape and strengthen small businesses in Dover and Pawling.

Economy

Investing in Education

Maximizing support for mental health programs in schools, championing vocational partnerships, and treating education as long-term economic development.

Advocates for school mental health programs and vocational partnerships.

- Advocates for school mental health programs and vocational partnerships.

Public Services

Expand Affordable Housing

Partner with state officials and senators to confront rising housing costs and by expanding affordable housing stock for the people of Dover and Pawling.

Advocates for zoning policies and rent protections to help working families remain in the Hudson Valley.

Plans to partner with state officials and senators to expand affordable housing in Dover and Pawling.

- Advocates for zoning policies and rent protections to help working families remain in the Hudson Valley.
- Plans to partner with state officials and senators to expand affordable housing in Dover and Pawling.

Housing & Urban Development

Strengthen Public Safety

Work to maintain and improve public safety across Dover & Pawling, ensuring a visible and responsive law enforcement presence.

Support Police & First Responders

Give police, fire, and EMS the resources they need to do their jobs well and keep our community protected.

Expand Mental Health Access

Expand access to mental health treatment as a core public health priority, for residents of all ages and backgrounds.

Protect Civil Liberties

Ensure that safety measures never come at the expense of civil liberties. The rights of every resident deserve protection.

Plans to maintain and improve public safety through a visible and responsive law-enforcement presence in Dover and Pawling.

Plans to provide police, fire, and emergency medical services with resources to do their jobs.

Plans to expand access to mental health treatment for residents of all ages and backgrounds.

Plans to protect civil liberties when pursuing public-safety measures.

- Plans to maintain and improve public safety through a visible and responsive law-enforcement presence in Dover and Pawling.
- Plans to provide police, fire, and emergency medical services with resources to do their jobs.
- Plans to expand access to mental health treatment for residents of all ages and backgrounds.
- Plans to protect civil liberties when pursuing public-safety measures.

Public Safety

Maintain Rural Roads Safely

Ensure rural roads across Dover & Pawling are properly maintained year-round. Most importantly, they must be safe for residents, emergency vehicles, and businesses at all times.

Repair Bridges with Urgency

Address bridge deterioration with the urgency and fiscal responsibility it demands. Most importantly, no deferred maintenance and no shortcuts.

Respond to Storm Damage

Create systems and protocols that will give residents the ability to report unsafe conditions and their own need for repairs.

Improve Drainage Systems

Upgrade aging drainage systems and culvert maintenance to prevent flooding and protect homes and roads.

Modernizing Infrastructure

Securing grants for roads and bridges, expanding public transit, and treating high-speed broadband as a necessary utility, not a luxury.

Plans to maintain rural roads in Dover and Pawling year-round for residents, emergency vehicles, and businesses.

Plans to address bridge deterioration without further deferring maintenance or taking shortcuts.

Plans to create systems for residents to report unsafe conditions and needed repairs.

Plans to upgrade drainage systems and maintain culverts to prevent flooding and protect homes and roads.

Plans to seek road and bridge grants, expand public transit, and treat high-speed broadband as a necessary utility.

- Plans to maintain rural roads in Dover and Pawling year-round for residents, emergency vehicles, and businesses.
- Plans to address bridge deterioration without further deferring maintenance or taking shortcuts.
- Plans to create systems for residents to report unsafe conditions and needed repairs.
- Plans to upgrade drainage systems and maintain culverts to prevent flooding and protect homes and roads.
- Plans to seek road and bridge grants, expand public transit, and treat high-speed broadband as a necessary utility.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Protect Community Character

Preserve the natural environment and the quality of life that make Dover & Pawling special. Most importantly, growth should enhance our community, not erode it.

Supports preserving the natural environment and growth that does not erode Dover and Pawling's community character.

- Supports preserving the natural environment and growth that does not erode Dover and Pawling's community character.

Energy & the Environment

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August Uribe

- Advocates for wages that reflect the Hudson Valley's cost of living.
- Plans to reduce red tape and strengthen small businesses in Dover and Pawling.

- Plans to partner with state officials and senators to expand affordable housing in Dover and Pawling.