Education: Nursing

Why do you want to serve? Being a public servant is a great way to say thank you to my community. Over the past 30 years I have raised my family, worked and lived in this great county and now I have a chance to give back.

Voters Guide: Dutchess County Legislature

Occupation: Health Care Provider

Party: Republican

Ballot Lines: Republican, Conservative and Independence

Education: Nursing

Why do you want to serve? Being a public servant is a great way to say thank you to my community.

Margaret Kakish listed nursing as her education. In 2017, she said that she had raised her family and had worked and lived in Dutchess County for the previous 30 years.

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Office Sought: District 1

Name: Margaret Kakish

Age: 63

Occupation: Health Care Provider

Party: Republican

Margaret Kakish works as a health care provider.

Margaret works as a health care provider.

Dutchess County Legislator Margaret Kakish said, “The Hudson River waterfront is the bedrock of the Hudson Valley’s current and future economic vitality. The Hudson River Valley drives the region’s multibillion-dollar tourism industry and is in large part responsible for the ongoing recovery of the real estate market in the lower Hudson since the great recession. Getting the PCB cleanup done properly is crucial because the beauty of the river and the many parks along it contribute significantly to residents’quality of life and serve as catalysts for attracting visitors and new jobs.” Published: 9/18/2017.

Molinaro Joins with Area Leaders to Urge EPA for Comprehensive Cleanup of Hudson River

2019 General Election ED

COUNTY LEGISLATOR (District 1) (Vote for 1)

Margaret Kakish (REP, CON, IND) | 642 | 46.39%
Giancarlo Llaverias (DEM, WOR) | 742 | 53.61%

Election Results — Dutchess Elections

Margaret previously served as a Dutchess County legislator. She ran for Dutchess County legislator for District 1 in 2019 but did not win.

Election Results - Dutchess County Board of Elections

2026 New York General Election

Education: Nursing

Why do you want to serve? Being a public servant is a great way to say thank you to my community. Over the past 30 years I have raised my family, worked and lived in this great county and now I have a chance to give back. I want to be the voice of my neighbors, bring their concerns to the county and find sollutions. As your legislator, I will work to continue to cut the county tax levy and lower the county's tax rate, continue to provide cost effective services and preserve our enviroment. My goals in the upcoming years are to broaden our tax base, continue to find more ways to share services and help protect our seniors, children and veterans.

Plans to cut the county tax levy and tax rate while broadening the tax base.

- Plans to cut the county tax levy and tax rate while broadening the tax base.

Economy

I want to be the voice of my neighbors, bring their concerns to the county and find sollutions. As your legislator, I will work to continue to cut the county tax levy and lower the county's tax rate, continue to provide cost effective services and preserve our enviroment. My goals in the upcoming years are to broaden our tax base, continue to find more ways to share services and help protect our seniors, children and veterans. This is our home, this is our community and together we can continue to make Dutchess County the destination for many families to live.

Plans to provide cost-effective public services and find additional ways to share services.

- Plans to provide cost-effective public services and find additional ways to share services.

Public Services

As of October 26, 2026, Margaret Kakish did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

Dutchess County Legislator Margaret Kakish said, “By initiating ‘Safe Return,’ Dutchess County again demonstrates its concern for all residents’ safety. I thank County Executive Molinaro for his initiative in undertaking this project, and I’m sure it will benefit countless residents and families throughout our county.” Richard Swanson, Assistant Director for Operations at Greystone Programs, Inc., said, “Wandering is a life-threatening concern for the families of many individuals with special needs. We thank Dutchess County Government and County Executive Molinaro for addressing this dangerous threat and for establishing a program that can save the lives of our neighbors of all abilities and can be a model for communities throughout our state.”

Molinaro Announces Initiative for Individuals with Special Needs who Pose a Wandering Risk

Supports Dutchess County's Safe Return initiative.

- Supports Dutchess County's Safe Return initiative.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Dutchess County Legislator Margaret Kakish said, “The Hudson River waterfront is the bedrock of the Hudson Valley’s current and future economic vitality. The Hudson River Valley drives the region’s multibillion-dollar tourism industry and is in large part responsible for the ongoing recovery of the real estate market in the lower Hudson since the great recession. Getting the PCB cleanup done properly is crucial because the beauty of the river and the many parks along it contribute significantly to residents’ quality of life and serve as catalysts for attracting visitors and new jobs.”

Said that properly cleaning up polychlorinated biphenyls in the Hudson River is crucial to the region's economy and quality of life.

- Said that properly cleaning up polychlorinated biphenyls in the Hudson River is crucial to the region's economy and quality of life.

Energy & the Environment

Margaret Kakish

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