Passed a new hotel/motel occupancy tax that has already brought in over $250,000 in new revenue to the town.
Increased receipt of grant funds to town (one example of many is $252,000 to remediate the former Kmart shopping center on route 44).
New revenues from opening several retail cannabis shops with the granting of Special Use Permits.
Kept the budget below the tax cap and increased efficiencies at Town Hall.
Continued work on a Police/Courts relocation plan that is more effective and will cost tens of millions less than prior proposals.

Passed Good Cause Eviction to protect tenants from unfair evictions and extreme rent increases.
Expanded options for residents to build accessory rental apartments – partnered with Hudson River Housing to provide “Plus One” funding opportunity.
Created partnership with Nesterly to help interested residents age in place by renting out long-term space in their homes, along with getting assistance with chores and support.
Joined as a New York State “Pro-Housing” Community.

Brought the Youth Police Initiative to the town to work with at-risk youth through the town’s new Community Policing Unit.
Designated opioid settlement funds for a peer counselor for outreach to and support of residents with substance abuse and mental health needs.

Adopted a town Government Climate Action Plan for efficiency and environmental protection.
Created program of Helpsy bins for collection of used textiles.
Obtained a grant for food scraps recycling.
Secured grant funds for two EV pickup trucks.
Completed power to and income from EV chargers at Town Hall that were mired in red tape.
Opposed the Iroquois Pipeline project that would impact the town.

Upgrades to existing parks (Sheafe Road, Stanley Still and Creekside, with others in the works for 2026).
Created toddler “block parties”, free summer youth basketball league, summer movies in the parks as well as increasing Senior Center classes.
Arranged for year-round aquatics classes on Fridays at Springside Pool.
Working to purchase 90 acres near IBM for a new park.

Launched food pantries at Town Hall and Galleria Mall in cooperation with Dutchess Outreach.
Restored the Town War Memorial and restarted an annual Town Memorial Day ceremony.
Held first Town of Poughkeepsie Community Day on May 10 at Bowdoin Park with concurrent events around town.
Made Juneteenth an official Town holiday.
Joined the forthcoming Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Scenic Byway which will extend through the Hudson Valley and beyond.

Created a regular town newsletter and also the first ever Resident Services Guide.
Created significant increase in budget clarity and accountability – work with newly created Citizens Financial Advisory Committee.