2026 New York General Election

Jolicoeur is known locally for having founded Second Chance Foods, a nonprofit that links surplus food from stores, farms and restaurants to those who are in need. She grew up in central Massachusetts, briefly studied at SUNY Purchase, and moved to Lake Peekskill in 2007 where she now lives with her 15-year old daughter. A holistic health coach whose business is based in Fishkill, she has long been interested in environmental issues and would seek ways to launch a food scrap recycling program and an Open Space Inventory project, initiatives that the current Town Board has not yet supported.

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Recently, I earned my first Permaculture Design Certificate through the Center for Bioregional Living, which is endorsed by the Permaculture Institute of America. This experience deepened my understanding of how we can create thriving, sustainable ecosystems — thriving ecosystems of which we are all a part — and strengthened my commitment to protecting and nurturing our natural surroundings for generations to come.

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Alison Jolicoeur is originally from central Massachusetts. She briefly studied at SUNY Purchase and earned a Permaculture Design Certificate through the Center for Bioregional Living. She lives in Lake Peekskill with her daughter.

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I’m Alison Jolicoeur, a multifaceted professional dedicated to health, environmental sustainability, and public service. I’m the founder of Beacon of Light Wellness, where I serve as a Certified health coach, Certified yoga instructor, Teacher and Practitioner of Healing Arts, as well as a Permaculture Enthusiast, and Musician — all tools that help people come back into balance with themselves, nature, and each other.

In 2016, I founded Second Chance Foods, a nonprofit organization in Putnam County, NY focused on reducing food waste and addressing food insecurity. After watching a television segment that highlighted the issue of food waste, I felt compelled to take action. Second Chance Foods began by rescuing surplus food from grocery stores and farms, redistributing it to those in need.

Alison Jolicoeur is the founder of Beacon of Light Wellness, where she works as a certified health coach and yoga instructor and as a teacher and practitioner of healing arts. She also founded Second Chance Foods, a nonprofit organization in Putnam County.

Alison Jolicoeur
Town Supervisor

Alison Jolicoeur serves as Town Supervisor of Putnam Valley, bringing a strong background in community leadership, environmental sustainability, and public service.

Alison Jolicoeur — Town Supervisor

With mail-in votes counted, Democrats appear to have won the supervisor’s seat and an open council member spot in Putnam Valley, giving their party control of the Town Board.

An unofficial tally posted by the Putnam County Board of Elections shows Alison Jolicoeur defeating the incumbent Republican supervisor, Jacqueline Annabi, by 23 votes (1,477 to 1,454) for a one-year term.

Another Democrat, C.J. Brooks, was leading a Republican incumbent, Stacey Tompkins, by 31 votes (1,536 to 1,505) for a two-year term on the Town Board.

Democrats take majority in Putnam Valley

Alison serves as Town Supervisor of Putnam Valley. She won a one-year term after defeating the incumbent supervisor by 23 votes.

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Supports expanding outdoor recreation and trails to attract visitors and support local businesses while protecting rural character and natural resources.

Advocates for economic planning that supports small businesses, respects property rights, and protects Putnam Valley’s character.

Calls for honest municipal budgeting, realistic revenue projections, cost savings, grants, and shared services.

As of October 28, 2026, Alison Jolicoeur’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Implemented bi-weekly department meetings, open dialogue, and monthly newsletters to keep Town Hall and residents informed.

Proposed expanding the Board of Ethics and shortening its members’ terms to increase public participation.

Committed to educational resources, nonpartisan town halls, and additional ways for neighbors to connect.

Improves the town website to serve as a central source for information, meeting updates, documents, and community resources.

Public Services

Plans to streamline processes for property owners and businesses by reducing unnecessary red tape.

Said that the Town Board withdrew a commercial-rezoning resolution after public input and called for future planning to be accurate and transparent.

Plans to form a working group to update the town’s 2007 Comprehensive Plan rather than pursue piecemeal planning.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Advocates for expanded transit options, including the proposed expansion of Putnam on Demand service.

Calls for identifying flood-vulnerable areas, prioritizing repairs, and pursuing grants and reimbursements for stormwater infrastructure.

Studies technology that could provide alternatives to traditional septic systems and address infrastructure limitations.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Calls for assessing the effects of large-scale data centers on energy infrastructure, electric bills, environmental resources, and utility customers.

Re-established the Climate Smart Task Force and appointed a new chair.

Wants regular coordination among organizations supporting lake districts and expanded responsibilities for the environmental commission to include climate planning.

Re-envisioned the Commission of Lakes to strengthen collaboration and protect lakes and waterways.

Supports regenerative farming practices and access to locally produced food for soil health and environmental sustainability.

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Alison Jolicoeur

- Committed to educational resources, nonpartisan town halls, and additional ways for neighbors to connect.
- Improves the town website to serve as a central source for information, meeting updates, documents, and community resources.

- Plans to streamline processes for property owners and businesses by reducing unnecessary red tape.
- Said that the Town Board withdrew a commercial-rezoning resolution after public input and called for future planning to be accurate and transparent.
- Plans to form a working group to update the town’s 2007 Comprehensive Plan rather than pursue piecemeal planning.

- Re-envisioned the Commission of Lakes to strengthen collaboration and protect lakes and waterways.
- Supports regenerative farming practices and access to locally produced food for soil health and environmental sustainability.

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Nancy Montgomery
Legislator | District 1

40 Gleneida Avenue
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 808-1020
William J. Gouldman
Legislator | District 2

40 Gleneida Avenue
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 808-1020
Toni E. Addonizio
Legislator | District 3
40 Gleneida Avenue
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 808-1020

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William J. Gouldman serves as a Putnam County legislator representing District 2.

As of October 28, 2026, William J. Gouldman did not have a website or any information online.

Calls for the Putnam County Legislature to hold more meetings throughout the county to increase resident involvement and showcase county offerings.

William J. Gouldman

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

William J. Gouldman currently serves as the Putnam County legislator for District 2.

William J. Gouldman currently serves as a Putnam County legislator for District 2. A 2021 county document listed him as serving his third term following his November 3, 2020, election.

William J. Gouldman currently serves as a Putnam County legislator for District 2. He was elected to his fourth term in 2023.

New York Town Supervisor, Putnam Valley

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