Eastern Dutchess has a stable economy and strong assets, but we must address our challenges to translate these strengths into continued prosperity. This means collaborating with county government to thoughtfully mitigate resident concerns; and it means electing representatives who actively engage citizens and advocate for our priorities. In Dutchess County’s 25th District, including the Towns of Washington, Amenia and Pleasant Valley, this means electing Jimmy Pearson as County Legislator.
A former US Naval officer, Pearson’s work ethic and dedication to service are unparalleled amongst candidates and have served him well throughout his campaign. Pearson has already demonstrated exceptional capacity: engaging residents through tireless conversation across his district, work that’s matched by an understanding of complicated subject matter and broad critical thinking skills. And his military service, as well as work with public agencies such as SUNY, has shown his capacity to succeed in complex bodies like the county legislature.
Pearson champions active representation, pledging to be an assertive voice for our community. He’s justified in noting that our district has neither strong county representation nor active public servants in the legislature. Pearson’s critique underscores the need to legislate while promoting constituent service. Thus, Pearson’s priorities – to strengthen emergency services with a reliable, cost-effective regional approach; to improve public transportation to connect residents to opportunity; to promote the environment for job creation and economic prosperity – are issues informed through relationship-building with residents, business owners, and community leaders. His outreach is backed up with a commitment as a public servant, evidenced by his ongoing participation in town and county meetings.
To capitalize on our assets and address challenges – for our community to thrive – we must have active, engaged elected officials who can address concerns through effective public service. Indeed, we deserve the best representation; in County Legislature, we deserve Jimmy Pearson.