Dougherty, 62, is a lifetime resident of the town. He graduated in 1982 from Wallkill High School. He is a member of Modena Fire and Rescue.

Election 2026: Plattekill supervisor running for reelection against Highway Department employee

Dwight Dougherty is a lifetime resident of Plattekill. He is a member of Modena Fire and Rescue.

Election 2026: Plattekill supervisor running for reelection against ...

PLATTEKILL, N.Y. — Democratic incumbent Supervisor Michael Lembo is being challenged for a two-year term by town Highway Department employee Dwight Dougherty, on the Republican and Conservative lines.

Dwight Dougherty works for the town Highway Department.

2026 New York General Election

Dougherty said the town needs to use social media to promote itself as a good place for new businesses.

“My wife and I started a social media group on Facebook called Plattekill Rising,” he said. “One of the things we really try to do for the people is to highlight the people who are doing things and businesses in our town and what’s going on, maybe like an unofficial chamber of commerce for the town.”

Uses the Plattekill Rising Facebook group to highlight local businesses and community activity.

- Uses the Plattekill Rising Facebook group to highlight local businesses and community activity.

Economy

As of October 22, 2026, Dwight Dougherty did not have a website or any information online.

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Dwight Dougherty

As of October 22, 2026, Dwight Dougherty’s website did not contain information on this issue.