Chair Yvette Valdés Smith Invites Dutchess County Residents to Serve on Advisory Boards

Chair Yvette Valdés Smith invites Dutchess County residents to serve on volunteer boards and committees that advise County government on a range of important policy issues.

Chair Valdés Smith said, “As the new Chair of the Dutchess County Legislature, I welcome interested residents and stakeholders from across the County to take a seat at the table by joining one of the County’s many advisory boards and committees.

“Dutchess County is at a pivotal moment, with numerous challenges and opportunities facing both our communities and residents. We are stronger together, which is why I am seeking input and insights from those who live here so we can build a thriving community for everyone who calls Dutchess home.”

Seats are available on the following advisory committees:

• Airport Advisory Committee (must reside near the Dutchess County Airport)
• Community Services Board (Formerly Mental Hygiene Board)
• Dutchess County Criminal Justice Council
• Citizens Advisory Committee on Domestic Violence
• Commission on Human Rights
• Dutchess County Fire & Safety Advisory Board
• Fish & Wildlife Management Board (must be a landowner who resides on rural lands that engage in production of ag commodities or forest products)
• Soil & Water Conservation Board

If you are interested in serving on any of the above committees, please email your resume and a brief statement of interest to CountyLegislature@Dutchessny.gov; include the name of the committee in the subject line.