In addition to the technical issues, Gwen has a deep knowledge of the complex regulations and the role of governments at different levels, from local water districts up to Federal authorities. “The projects I work on have six-figure budgets,” Gwen added. “With an MBA in finance, I know how to manage taxpayer money well.”

Gwen Will Get Things Done

Gwen also spent time as a high school science teacher while raising her three children, who attended Mahopac schools. Like many parents in Mahopac, she was a Girl Scout Leader and soccer Mom.

Gwendolyn H. Burke has an MBA in finance. She has three children, who attended Mahopac schools, and was a Girl Scout leader.

An Environmental Engineer by trade, Gwen manages projects for municipalities throughout New York State. Explaining her career, she commented, “I apply science to solve environmental problems such as improving waste management, water and air quality, and site remediation. I manage projects to prevent pollution, ensure safe drinking water, and clean up contaminated sites. Because of my career experience, I understand how to work with governments to get things done.”

Gwendolyn H. Burke works as an environmental engineer and manages projects for municipalities throughout New York State. She previously worked as a high school science teacher.

2026 New York General Election

Advocates transparent county budgeting so residents know how their tax dollars are spent.

Manage resources wisely
Strengthen partnerships with DEP and DEC
Promote responsible, transparent budgeting

Fiscal transparency! Our citizens should know exactly how our tax dollars are being spent.

Advocates using county reserve funds to reduce debt and lower taxes.

A balanced budget. Putnam County’s $93M reserve fund is approximately 40% of the County’s annual budget. 17% would be typical. These reserves should be used to:

— Reduce debt

— Lower taxes

— Improve infrastructure at both the County and town levels

— Strengthen public health services

As of October 28, 2026, Gwendolyn H. Burke’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Advocates using county reserve funds to strengthen public health services.

Public Services

Calls for a Human Rights Commission to address and prevent discrimination in housing, workplaces, and health care services.

— Human Rights Commission. Putnam is the only county in the region lacking this resource to address and prevent discrimination in housing, the workplace, and health care services.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Advocates using county reserve funds to improve infrastructure at the county and town levels.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Plans to make concrete progress on Climate Smart initiatives.

Safeguard water and air

Improve the condition of our lakes through better management of storm water, reduction of fertilizers, and effective agricultural programs.

Make concrete progress on Climate Smart initiatives.

Advance the responsible development and use of renewable energy throughout the County.

Advocates improving lake conditions through stormwater management, reduced fertilizer use, and agricultural programs.

Advocates responsible development and use of renewable energy throughout Putnam County.

Energy & the Environment

Gwendolyn H. Burke

- Advocates transparent county budgeting so residents know how their tax dollars are spent.
- Advocates using county reserve funds to reduce debt and lower taxes.

- Advocates using county reserve funds to strengthen public health services.

- Advocates using county reserve funds to improve infrastructure at the county and town levels.

- Advocates improving lake conditions through stormwater management, reduced fertilizer use, and agricultural programs.
- Advocates responsible development and use of renewable energy throughout Putnam County.