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

2026 New York General Election

Supports balanced county budgets and property tax-rate cuts.

Mike has consistently supported fiscally responsible budgets that protect taxpayers while maintaining essential services. During his time in office, the Legislature has adopted multiple balanced budgets and approved county property tax rate cuts, including five consecutive years of tax relief. He also sponsored legislation eliminating sales tax on clothing and footwear purchases under $110 — keeping more money in the pockets of hardworking families.

Accomplishments

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.

Investing in Education & Jobs

Mike has supported historic investments in Dutchess Community College, including expanded trades and workforce development programs and the creation of a Mechatronics Lab to build pathways into high-demand manufacturing careers.

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Economy

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

Standing Up for Veterans

Mike supported making Veterans Affairs a distinct unit of county government, strengthening services and improving access to resources for local veterans and their families.

Public Services

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

Mike has also supported targeted property tax relief programs for seniors, veterans, and residents with disabilities.

Housing & Urban Development

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

Public safety has been a top priority. Mike helped secure funding to create a Real-Time Crime Center in partnership with the Sheriff’s Office and District Attorney, improving coordination and law enforcement response times.

Supports continued investment in the Drug Task Force.

Mike helped secure funding to create a Real-Time Crime Center in partnership with the Sheriff’s Office and District Attorney, improving coordination and law enforcement response times. He supported continued investment in the Drug Task Force, contributing to a significant reduction in overdose deaths countywide.

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

Mike also supported investments in countywide emergency communications by approving a new two-way radio system for first responders and backing $2 million in supplemental EMS funding to reduce emergency response times.

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

Mike helped establish the Department of Mental Health to better address growing community needs and supported the launch of the 9-8-8 suicide prevention hotline in Dutchess County. He also backed new initiatives to expand mental health services and created the Youth Wellness Microgrant Program to support early intervention and prevention efforts.

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

Public Safety

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

Invested in Infrastructure

Mike backed continued investment in Dutchess County Regional Airport, which now operates at a profit for taxpayers, and supported infrastructure improvements to roads, bridges, water systems, and key local intersections — including safety upgrades at Smith & Maloney Road in LaGrange.

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.

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

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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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.