About barbara

Biography:

Barb and her husband purchased their house off of Vassar Road in 1998 and raised their two daughters here, where they got a fantastic education in Wappinger District schools. Barb teaches Earth Science and Environmental Science in Newburgh and is a union member of the Newburgh Teacher’s Association. 

Barb prides herself on listening to her neighbors and helping solve their problems. She wants to make sure Poughkeepsie residents can find housing they can afford, get excellent services for the taxes they pay and enjoy the beauty that our town and region has to offer.   She enjoys diversity in thought, culture and language.  She strongly supports environmental initiatives that can save our town money, create jobs and rebuild the electricity grid.

During her first year as a Town Board member she served as Chair of the Joint Water Board, liaison for the Climate Smart Task Force and member of the recreation committee, budget committee and finance committee. 

Barb is running again for Town Board because she saw an ability to stand up for all residents of the Town of Poughkeepsie in 2023 and definitely does not want to back down now!