2026 New York General Election

Since January 2025, Russo has also served as a volunteer member of the board of directors of the Putnam County Housing Corporation. “This is a position I am proud to hold because I recognize the need for affordable and attainable housing in Putnam County – particularly for our senior citizens who are finding it increasingly difficult to afford to remain in New York,” he said.

Gilleo, Russo Seek to Represent Legislature Dist. 2

Christian J. Russo has served as a volunteer member of the board of directors of the Putnam County Housing Corporation since January 2025.

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Christian J. Russo

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BIOGRAPHY

Christian Russo is a local chiropractor who has served for five years as a member of his town's Town Board, per The Examiner News. No campaign website was found as of September 23, 2026.

Putnam County Legislator, District 2

As the owner of a local chiropractic business, Russo said he has experience managing a budget and determining the difference between a need and a want. “If the funding is not available and something cannot be accomplished in a financially responsible manner, I believe it should be delayed until the county is in a stronger financial position,” he said.

Christian J. Russo is a chiropractor and owns a chiropractic business.

Gilleo vs. Russo for Putnam County Legislator, District 2

### Christian Russo

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Christian J. Russo serves as a member of Putnam Valley's Town Board and has served on the board for five years.

Said he helped bring grant-writing assistance to Putnam Valley, securing $7 million over four years to offset taxpayer costs.

Believes county projects that cannot be completed responsibly with available funding should be delayed until the county is in a stronger financial position.

Supports maintaining county reserves to fund major projects without borrowing or raising taxes.

Supports agricultural tax exemptions to help keep farmers from being priced out of their land by taxes.

As of October 28, 2026, Christian J. Russo’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Supports considering a dedicated mental-health crisis stabilization center while working with affected communities and local planning boards on its location.

Public Services

Supports affordable and attainable housing in Putnam County, particularly for seniors seeking to remain in New York.

Said Putnam Valley enacted a short-term rental law requiring applicable rental properties to collect an occupancy tax for the town.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Advocates for on-demand public transit as an alternative to underused fixed bus routes, particularly for seniors and residents with disabilities.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports preserving open space and Putnam County's agricultural character to support farming.

Energy & the Environment

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Christian J. Russo

- Believes county projects that cannot be completed responsibly with available funding should be delayed until the county is in a stronger financial position.
- Supports maintaining county reserves to fund major projects without borrowing or raising taxes.
- Supports agricultural tax exemptions to help keep farmers from being priced out of their land by taxes.

- Supports considering a dedicated mental-health crisis stabilization center while working with affected communities and local planning boards on its location.

- Supports affordable and attainable housing in Putnam County, particularly for seniors seeking to remain in New York.
- Said Putnam Valley enacted a short-term rental law requiring applicable rental properties to collect an occupancy tax for the town.

- Advocates for on-demand public transit as an alternative to underused fixed bus routes, particularly for seniors and residents with disabilities.

- Supports preserving open space and Putnam County's agricultural character to support farming.

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The candidate, who earned an MBA in both business management and international business by age 50, said her experience with continuing education strengthened her knowledge of finance, organizational leadership, strategic planning, and responsible decision-making. “I am also proud to have operated the longest-standing woman-owned business in Putnam Valley,” she said.

Under the agenda item “62. APPOINT NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS COMMITTEE,” the Town Board resolution states: “BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board appoint Maia Gilleo as member for the term 1/1/2025-12/31/26;”

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Maia N. Gilleo earned an MBA in business management and international business. She was appointed as a member of the Neighborhood Business Committee for a 2025–26 term.

BIOGRAPHY

Maia Gilleo is a small business owner who has run her own hair salon for 22 years and was appointed vice chair of her town's Neighborhood Business Committee, per the Putnam County Press. No campaign website was found as of September 23, 2026.

Maia currently owns and operates a hair salon.

Proposes larger tax incentives and other support for farms to manage costs and remain competitive.

Supports investing in a local trade school to provide career training and help employers meet workforce needs.

Supports partnerships to connect residents with locally grown food and help farmers reach more customers.

Supports partnerships between local tradespeople and the Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to create skilled-trade internships for young people.

Supports long-term economic planning to help small businesses and revitalize town centers.

As of October 28, 2026, Maia N. Gilleo’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports revising the county comprehensive plan to assist towns and villages with zoning and economic development while preserving community character.

Proposes expanding mental-health access through a mobile unit that brings services directly to residents.

Plans to advocate for partnerships for domestic-violence services and expanded access to mental-health resources.

Proposes using a portion of the fund balance for municipal infrastructure and capital improvements.

Maia N. Gilleo

- Supports partnerships between local tradespeople and the Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to create skilled-trade internships for young people.
- Supports long-term economic planning to help small businesses and revitalize town centers.

- Plans to advocate for partnerships for domestic-violence services and expanded access to mental-health resources.

Maia N. Gilleo was appointed vice chair of her town's Neighborhood Business Committee.

Maia N. Gilleo owns and operates a hair salon.

- Supports partnerships between local tradespeople and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services to provide internships for students pursuing skilled jobs.
- Said responsible spending can protect and support vulnerable community members without increasing taxes.
- Will pursue investments and programs to support small businesses and revitalize town centers while preserving community character.

- Will advocate for partnerships that serve domestic-violence victims and expanded access to mental-health resources.

- Will pursue investments to improve local infrastructure as part of long-term economic planning.