2026 New York General Election

About Dave

I am a lifelong Democrat and New Yorker and have lived in LaGrange with my family for over 32 years. I’m running for the Dutchess County Legislature to make sure our community is represented by someone who listens and delivers.

About Dave

David Siegel is a lifelong New Yorker. He has lived in LaGrange with his family for over 32 years.

About Dave

I am a lifelong Democrat and New Yorker and have lived in LaGrange with my family for over 32 years. I’m running for the Dutchess County Legislature to make sure our community is represented by someone who listens and delivers. I spent my career in IT and in managing budgets.

Preserving clean air and water for everyone in Dutchess County 

I’m retired and have no aspirations for higher political office; my only goal is to make sure you and the Town of LaGrange are well represented on the Dutchess County Legislature.

David is retired. He spent his career working in information technology and managing budgets.

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

Economy

Advocates for securing funding for local initiatives.

Public Services

Opposes what he calls "reckless overdevelopment."

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Protested a three-year moratorium on artificial-intelligence data centers in East Fishkill.

Energy & the Environment

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David Siegel

- Wants to cut waste and improve services.

- Advocates for securing funding for local initiatives.

- Opposes what he calls "reckless overdevelopment."

- Protested a three-year moratorium on artificial-intelligence data centers in East Fishkill.

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DUTCHESS COUNTY IS HOME

Mike has proudly called LaGrange home for more than 20 years. Raised in neighboring Beekman, he grew up spending much of his time in LaGrange, playing Town soccer and participating in Cub Scouts Pack 82 and Boy Scout Troop 82. As part of his Eagle Scout service project, Mike helped improve Freedom Park — a place his family has long enjoyed and that reflects his lifelong connection to the community.

Meet Mike

Mike is a graduate of Arlington High School and the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park. After completing his education, he chose to put down permanent roots in LaGrange, where he has built his career, raised his family, and remained actively involved in the community. His deep local ties, strong work ethic, and commitment to service are what continue to drive his work on behalf of LaGrange residents.

Mike has proudly called LaGrange home for more than 20 years. Raised in neighboring Beekman, he grew up spending much of his time in LaGrange, playing Town soccer and participating in Cub Scouts Pack 82 and Boy Scout Troop 82. As part of his Eagle Scout service project, Mike helped improve Freedom Park — a place his family has long enjoyed and that reflects his lifelong connection to the community.

Michael Polasek is originally from Beekman. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park and completed an Eagle Scout service project that helped improve Freedom Park.

BUSINESS OWNER

Mike has owned and operated Simply Gourmet, a full-service catering company, since 2008. Based on Route 55 in LaGrange, the business reflects his commitment to supporting local vendors while delivering high-quality food and service to clients throughout the region. Since founding the company, Mike has grown Simply Gourmet into a successful local business that now employs 25 people.

Michael Polasek owns and operates Simply Gourmet, a full-service catering company.

District 3 - LaGrange
Michael Polasek (R) - Minority Leader

E-Mail: mpolasek@dutchessny.gov

Dutchess County Legislators

Michael serves as the Dutchess County Legislator for District 3 in LaGrange.

Michael Polasek (R) - Dutchess County Government

Supports balanced county budgets and property tax-rate cuts.

Sponsored legislation eliminating sales tax on clothing and footwear purchases under $110.

Supported investments in Dutchess Community College trades and workforce programs, including a Mechatronics Lab.

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

Supported establishing Veterans Affairs as a distinct county-government unit.

Supports targeted property-tax relief for seniors, veterans, and residents with disabilities.

Helped secure funding for a Real-Time Crime Center with the Sheriff’s Office and the District Attorney’s Office.

Supports continued investment in the Drug Task Force.

Supported a two-way radio system for first responders and $2 million in supplemental emergency medical services funding.

Helped establish the Department of Mental Health and supported the county’s 9-8-8 suicide prevention hotline.

Backed expanded mental health services and created the Youth Wellness Microgrant Program for early intervention and prevention.

Supported investments in the county airport and improvements to roads, bridges, water systems, and local intersections.

Is working with the Department of Public Works on safety improvements at the intersection of Red Oaks Mill Road, Walker Road, and Cochran Hill Road.

Michael Polasek

- Supports balanced county budgets and property tax-rate cuts.
- Sponsored legislation eliminating sales tax on clothing and footwear purchases under $110.
- Supported investments in Dutchess Community College trades and workforce programs, including a Mechatronics Lab.

- Supported establishing Veterans Affairs as a distinct county-government unit.

- Supports targeted property-tax relief for seniors, veterans, and residents with disabilities.

- Helped secure funding for a Real-Time Crime Center with the Sheriff’s Office and the District Attorney’s Office.
- Supports continued investment in the Drug Task Force.
- Supported a two-way radio system for first responders and $2 million in supplemental emergency medical services funding.
- Helped establish the Department of Mental Health and supported the county’s 9-8-8 suicide prevention hotline.
- Backed expanded mental health services and created the Youth Wellness Microgrant Program for early intervention and prevention.

- Supported investments in the county airport and improvements to roads, bridges, water systems, and local intersections.
- Is working with the Department of Public Works on safety improvements at the intersection of Red Oaks Mill Road, Walker Road, and Cochran Hill Road.

Dutchess County Legislator, District 3

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