Our Candidates
Sue Serino
At age 15, Sue Serino went to work to help support her family and never stopped. From waiting tables at area restaurants, to managing a local diner, Sue spent years holding down two and three jobs to make ends meet and talking extensively with customers, listening and relating to their concerns. After finding herself a working single-mom, Sue started an in-home childcare business to ensure she could continue to financially support her family while caring for her own son.
Sue eventually began working in real estate where she specialized in helping first-time homebuyers make their Hudson Valley dreams a reality. As a successful small business owner, Sue experienced first-hand the frustration of excessive red tape and over-taxation that hinders economic development. Those experiences propelled her to get involved, leading to time spent on the Hyde Park Town Board and the Dutchess County Legislature before being elected to the New York State Senate.
As a State Senator, Sue spent 8 years representing residents of Dutchess County in Albany. There, she served as both the Chair and the Ranking Member of the Committee on Aging as well as the Ranking Member of the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation. During her tenure in the Senate, she stood out as a staunch advocate for seniors and caregivers, especially during the pandemic when she was an outspoken voice fighting to protect vulnerable nursing home residents. She was and continues to be a fierce supporter of New York’s veterans and fought tirelessly for consistent funding for the Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Program.
As a small businesswoman herself, Sue has been a steadfast partner for Dutchess County’s small business community, especially during the pandemic when she made it a priority to fight for employers and employees of industries like service and personal care that were being ignored by the state. She’s never been shy in her opposition of Albany’s tax and spend policies, having voted against multiple proposals that would have provided lawmakers with pay raises on the backs of working families. Sue has also been an outspoken voice for parents and families who were hit especially hard by the pandemic and the state mandates that came with it.
A strong supporter of New York’s law enforcement and first responders, Sue is a leading voice in the fight against dangerous policies that prioritized criminals over law- abiding citizens like cashless bail. Sue is also well known for her work to combat the spread of Lyme and tick-borne diseases. Having lost her brother to suicide, Sue has made eliminating the stigma surrounding mental illness part of her life’s mission. In addition, for years she’s worked to increase access to mental health care for Dutchess County families.
Sue and her family have lived in Hyde Park for over 20 years.
Rob Rolison
Rob Rolison has earned a reputation as a dedicated public servant and proven leader who gets results.
On November 8, 2022, Rob was elected to the New York State Senate and he’s currently serving in his first term. Prior to being Senator, Rob served as Mayor of the City of Poughkeepsie, the 18th largest city in New York for nearly 2 terms. Upon taking office in 2016, Rob inherited a city in severe economic distress. He very quickly and successfully turned the city around – reducing the general fund deficit by $10 Million and saving the city from the brink of economic disaster.
Working closely with the Poughkeepsie City School District, Rob helped form the “Children’s Cabinet” to create a shared vision and cradle-to-career agenda for child and youth development throughout the city. The innovative concept is the only one of its kind outside of New York City.
Rob also led key infrastructure projects to create better roads, bridges, and sidewalks throughout the city. Under Rob’s leadership, the City is investing millions of dollars to improve its parks.
Prior to serving as Mayor, Rob was a member of the Dutchess County Legislature for 12 years, representing the City and Town of Poughkeepsie. In 2010, he was elected by his colleagues to serve as Chairman, a position he held for 6 consecutive years.
Throughout his tenure, he has been a champion for fiscal discipline holding the line on taxes in both the City and County while still delivering much needed critical services. Rob has also been a committed fighter against unfunded mandates.
Since age 18, Rob has been committed to serving and protecting the community. He has been a leading voice for public safety and has been a tireless advocate on behalf of families, children and crime victims in Dutchess County.
Rob attended Marist College majoring in Criminal Justice and in 1982, he joined the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department where he served 12 years in the Patrol Division. Rob worked his way up the ranks and was promoted to Detective, a post he held for 14 years.
Rob was elected PBA President for two consecutive 5-year terms before retiring in February of 2008. Upon retirement, Rob concluded a 26-year career protecting the residents of the Town of Poughkeepsie.
Rob is a Member of the New York Conference of Mayors and former Co-Chairman of the Crime Victims Committee of the Dutchess County Criminal Justice Council. He was Chairman of the Hudson Valley Regional Council, a position he recently concluded. He has served on the Board of Trustees of Dutchess Community College and the Board of Directors of the Purple Heart Hall of Honor.
He was a State Advisory Board member of the Office of Children and Family Services as well as a member of the Cider Mill Friends. In addition, he has also served on the Salvation Army Advisory Board, St. Simeon Board of Directors in the City of Poughkeepsie, Catharine Street Community Center’s Board of Directors, and the American Red Cross Dutchess County Chapter Board of Directors.
Rob is the son of the late Senator Jay P. Rolison, Jr. He is a lifelong resident of Poughkeepsie where he has proudly raised his son Christopher and continues to reside with his wife, Lori.
As State Senator, Rob will ensure our Hudson Valley values have a strong advocate and effective voice in Albany.
Gregory Campus
Gregory's campaign is focused on fiscal responsibility, public safety, energy costs, climate policy, infrastructure, and transportation—all while protecting individual liberties. Gregory believes in safeguarding our freedoms, strengthening our economy, and ensuring every tax dollar is spent wisely.
Gregory’s legislative agenda reflects the values of our community—supporting economic growth, safe neighborhoods, environmental protection, and access to clean water, guided by principles of limited government and strong local support.
Gregory has proudly served as a Town Councilman for Hyde Park’s Third Ward, where he worked on and supported key initiatives including:
- The 2026 Town Budget
- Chamber of Commerce collaboration
- Traffic safety improvements on Dorsey Lane
- Noise and zoning concerns
- The Bellfield Estate and Six Cents Project
- Expansion of water and wastewater infrastructure
- Stormwater and environmental compliance (DEC/EPA regulations)
- Flood mitigation efforts
- Police Department modernization (electric vehicles and charging)
- Community programs such as curbside clothing collection
Gregory currently serves on the Town’s Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), continuing his commitment to responsible community development.
Gregory’s leadership is guided by integrity, transparency, and respect for our community’s unique character. Together, we can build a stronger future for Dutchess and Columbia Counties—one filled with opportunity for every resident and business.
Inspired by his family’s legacy of public service—including nurses, teachers, military personnel, and law enforcement—Gregory is committed to serving with dedication and purpose.
For more information, please visit: https://gregorycampus.com/
Anil Beephan Jr.
Anil Beephan Jr. is a dedicated public servant committed to positively impacting his community. Elected as the NYS Assemblyman for the 105th Assembly District, he assumed office on January 1, 2023, promising to bring energy and compassion to tackle critical issues affecting his constituents. His district comprises parts of Dutchess County, including Amenia, Beekman, Dover, East Fishkill, Fishkill, LaGrange, Pawling, Union Vale, and Wappinger.
Anil’s journey in public service began as a volunteer firefighter for the East Fishkill Fire District, where he served for over eight years. Concurrently, he took on the role of Community Relations Specialist for Senator Sue Serino, gaining valuable insights into legislative affairs and local governance.
His passion for serving the public led to his election as East Fishkill Councilman in 2018, where he demonstrated transparency and accessibility in providing services to residents. During his tenure, Anil achieved significant milestones, including implementing term limits for town elected officials, supporting fiscally responsible budgets, and spearheading strategic economic development.
As an Assemblyman, Anil is committed to holding public utility companies accountable, providing consistent constituent services, and being present in the community. He advocates reducing wasteful spending, alleviating tax burdens, and securing additional funding for local schools, infrastructure, law enforcement, and emergency services.
Anil’s community advocacy is evident in his efforts to defend small businesses and religious freedoms. He continues to actively engage with state & federal officials to address issues impacting his constituents. He has launched initiatives like the #HometownHotspots tour and “Hudson Valley Goes Blue” to support law enforcement. With a background as a state senate staffer, private sector professional, and successful Councilman, Anil Beephan Jr. brings a wealth of experience and firsthand knowledge to his role as NYS Assemblyman.
He is the first Republican of Indian/Caribbean descent to serve in the state legislature and a private pilot.
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Alison Esposito was born and raised in Highland Mills, New York. She attended the State University of New York at Delhi, City University of New York’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy at Quantico, Virginia.
Alison proudly served in the New York City Police Department for nearly 25 years, rising to the rank of Deputy Inspector and Commanding Officer of the 70th Police Precinct. Following in the footsteps of her father, NYPD Chief Michael Esposito, Alison joined the force because she believes that those who are in danger, and cannot defend themselves, have the right to be safe, free, and protected.
Alison was a member of the Anti-Crime team, a plainclothes unit targeting violent street crime. After taking down some of the worst criminals, she joined the NYPD’s Emergency Services Unit (S.W.A.T. Rescue Team). She served in various other roles, including the Commander of Detective Squads, NYPD’s Gang Unit, and as the Commander of a Forensics Unit. Her career culminated as a Precinct Commander.
Alison was on a path to becoming an NYPD Chief but left a career in law enforcement to pursue a greater calling, running as the New York State Lieutenant Governor candidate alongside Congressman and Army veteran Lee Zeldin.
The Zeldin-Esposito ticket garnered more votes than any Republican statewide in decades. Throughout their historic state-wide campaign, Alison traveled to all 62 counties and heard from New Yorkers from all walks of life who were fed up with the outsized power of one-party Democrat rule in Washington, D.C., Albany, and New York City.
Now, Alison is committed to harnessing the energy of the commonsense wave, which brought New Yorkers from all walks of life and political ideologies together with the common purpose of putting the needs of their families and creating a better way of life before their political backgrounds.
Alison has witnessed fatally flawed pro-criminal policies like cashless bail, an ever-growing migrant crisis overtaking our country, a fatal fentanyl crisis, sky high inflation, and rogue District Attorneys refusing to enforce the law, contributing to our cities and states becoming less safe.
Now more than ever, New York needs capable, determined, and courageous leaders with integrity who will protect everyday New Yorkers, drive down their cost of living, and be their voice in Congress to fight against the failed policies of those progressive elected officials who have turned away from their constituents and chosen to put Power before People.
Alison resides in Goshen, New York.
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Will Truitt, Chairman of the Dutchess County Legislature & Candidate for Dutchess County Comptroller
Will Truitt is a lifelong resident of Hyde Park and Dutchess County, deeply rooted in the community he now proudly serves. A graduate of the Hyde Park Central School District, Will was elected both Class President and School President at FDR High School, where he first discovered his passion for leadership and public service.
At just 15 years old, Will began working at Molloy Pharmacy, assembling weekend newspapers and assisting customers at the front register—an early example of his strong work ethic and desire to contribute to his community. Raised in a close-knit family, Will draws inspiration from his parents: his mother, Kathy, who left her job at Rhinebeck Savings Bank to raise Will and his younger sister Julia, and his father, Bill, a retired Hyde Park Police Police K-9 Sergeant and D.A.R.E. Officer who now serves with the Village of Fishkill Police Department.
After graduating from FDR, Will attended Marist College, majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and Accounting. While studying, he also worked part-time at the college post office and interned in the Office of County Executive Marc Molinaro, collaborating with the Budget Office and assisting with constituent services.
In 2015, at just 19 years old and a sophomore in college, Will made the decision to run for the Dutchess County Legislature, driven by a deep commitment to giving Hyde Park and Poughkeepsie residents a strong, responsive voice in county government. He won that first race with 55% of the vote and has since been re-elected four more times by increasingly wide margins.
Over his decade of service, Will has built a strong record of results and leadership. He has served in numerous leadership roles, including Chairman of the Legislature, Majority Leader, Chairman of the Budget, Finance & Personnel Committee, Chairman of the Government Services Committee, and Vice Chairman of the Public Safety Committee.
Will’s accomplishments in office speak to his commitment to fiscal responsibility, transparency, and public safety. Under his leadership, Dutchess County has delivered 10 consecutive years of property tax rate reductions, providing meaningful relief to taxpayers. He has championed millions of dollars in youth investments through the Learn, Play, Create Grant program, expanding opportunities for local kids and families. He helped establish the Dutchess County Animal Abuse Registry to protect vulnerable animals, and he sponsored and successfully enacted term limits and ethics reforms for county elected officials—strengthening accountability and trust in local government.
Will has always stood in strong solidarity with law enforcement, working to ensure police have the tools, training, and resources they need to keep our communities safe. In fact, since Will Truitt became Chairman of the County Legislature, Will has worked closely with the District Attorney’s Office and the Dutchess County Drug Task Force to target those peddling poison on our streets which has led to a significant reduction in opioid overdose deaths in Dutchess County by more than 50% since 2023.
In addition to his public service, Will works full-time as the Financial Manager for Metzger Construction Corp., a local small business based in Hopewell Junction—maintaining a grounded perspective on both the public and private sectors.
From his first campaign to his current leadership, Will Truitt remains committed to service, integrity, and always putting community first. He’s never forgotten where he came from—and he’s never stopped fighting for Dutchess County families.
#TruittWillDoIt
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Ned McGloughlin - County Court Judge
“We may struggle, but we are rich in love…” This is the answer my father would give me when, as a little boy, I would ask why he needed to work three jobs and stress over bills. I grew up in a family with two loving parents and seven brothers and sisters. I believe now that the financial struggles turned out to be a blessing, because I had the privilege of being underprivileged…
I have worked since I was nine years old, and have never had fewer than two jobs. I attended Our Lady of Lourdes High school, and paid my own tuition. I attended LeMoyne College, Dutchess Community College, and ultimately SUNY New Paltz where I graduated with a degree in Political Science. Although I struggled initially with grades, I graduated with honors. I then attended Pace School of Law, where I was a member of the Law Review.
I have been married to my beautiful wife for 33 years, and have raised four children, who now are successful adults serving our community.
For 23 years, I was a trial prosecutor at the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office. I prosecuted thousands of crimes, including homicides, sex offenses, robberies, burglaries, drug and gun crimes, and numerous other felonies. I advocated for hundreds of innocent victims, while holding perpetrators accountable for heinous crimes. I also used the power of that position to strongly motivate addicts to get help and return to their families and civil society.
Notable Prosecutions
People v. Stephen Shand: Raped and Murdered Katie Filiberti in Hyde Park. 40 to life sentence.
People v. Charlie Gilleo and Mark Serrano: Murdered the Morey family of five, including three young boys, in Fishkill and then burned their house. Gilleo is serving five consecutive life sentences, and Serrano is serving 35 to life.
People v. Fred Andros: Convicted for the murder for hire of Susan Fassett in Pleasant Valley. 25 to life sentence.
People v. Albert Fentress: Murdered and cannibalized eighteen year old Paul Masters in Poughkeepsie. Successfully fought to keep Fentress in a maximum security psychiatric hospital for decades.
I was elected to the Dutchess County Court in 2015, and for ten years have presided over the most violent murders, rapes, robberies and numerous drug and gun felonies. While ensuring the rights of all defendants, I have handed down significant sentences on convicted defendants, responsive to the community and victim’s values.
Notable Cases over which I have Presided
People v. Roy Johnson: Murdered a father at the Marriott hotel in Poughkeepsie, as he was visiting for parents’ weekend at Marist College. 58 ½ years to life, consecutive to 25 to life with a subsequent Murder.
People v. Paul Senecal: Murdered Melanie Chianese in Wappingers. Life Without Parole.
People v. Gast: Committed a Hate crime against an Hispanic victim in Dover. Sentenced as a Persistent Violent Felony Offender to 25 years to life.
Moreover, there are hundreds of lesser known cases where defendants who struggle with addiction and mental health issues have been forced by the court to get help and return to their families and our community, released from the curse of drugs. These are truly inspiring stories that reflect the positive aspects of our court system. Along with significant sentences in violent cases, these redemptive results are critical law and order outcomes also.
In 2017, I was appointed to serve as an Acting Supreme Court Justice, presiding over hundreds of civil cases, including Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Matrimonial, and Commercial litigation.
As the licensing authority for pistol permits in Dutchess County, I have signed thousands of permits for qualified citizens in the last ten years.
Since 1994, I have taught at least two classes every semester at Marist College in an adjunct capacity, in the Criminal Justice curriculum.
It has been a true honor and blessing to preside in this court, guided by the due process rights of individuals, and the important safety values of our community.
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Judge Tracy MacKenzie Dutchess County Family Court
Judicial Experience
Family Court Judge, elected 2015 – present
Acting Supreme Court Justice, appointed 2018- present
Presiding Judge, Integrated Domestic Violence Court, appointed 2018 – present
Professional Experience
Principal Court Attorney to Family Court Judge, 2012 – 2015
Attorney for Children, 2005 – 2011
Private Law Practice representing parents, grandparents, guardians and children, 2004 – 2011
Professional and Civic Experience
Member, Mid-Hudson Women’s Bar Association
Member, Dutchess County Bar Association
Member, New York Family Court Judges Association
Member, 9th
Judicial District Committee to Promote Gender Fairness in the
Courts
Member, Duchess CountyJuvenile Justice Committee
Member, Dutchess County Child Welfare Court Improvement Project
Member, Dutchess County Criminal Justice Council
