2026 New York General Election

Debbie Hecht

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Debbie Hecht earned a bachelor's degree in literature from Bennington College, followed by a master's degree and a doctorate in Classics from Columbia University. She has one child and volunteers at Congregation Emanuel of the Hudson Valley in Kingston.

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Supported a hotel occupancy tax requiring visitors to “pay their fair share” to offset tourism impacts.

Economy

Plans to stay connected to constituents while governing.

Public Services

Said the town has an opportunity to use its study to discuss growth, development, and quality-of-life impacts.

Housing & Urban Development

Prioritizes ensuring that emergency resources can accommodate community growth and respond to emergencies.

Public Safety

Is conducting a tourism capacity study to identify when tourism overburdens infrastructure or irreparably damages the environment.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Said she wants to preserve Rhinebeck’s rural and historic character.

Plans to prioritize testing local aquifers and wells to protect drinking-water safety.

New York Town Supervisor, Rhinebeck

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