Dan Aymar-Blair Sworn-In as 8th Dutchess County Comptroller

A crowd of over 150 people, including family, friends, elected officials, and community leaders, gathered at Tymor Park in Union Vale to support Dan Aymar-Blair as he took the oath of office as Dutchess County Comptroller on Saturday, January 4, 2025. The event celebrated Aymar-Blair’s commitment to public service and the beginning of his tenure as Comptroller.

New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli administered the oath of office during the ceremony, which featured remarks from several distinguished speakers, including New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey, City of Poughkeepsie Mayor Yvonne Flowers, and Town of Poughkeepsie Supervisor Rebecca Edwards. The event was emceed by NYS Deputy Comptroller Robin Lois, who served as Dutchess Comptroller from 2018-2023. Sheriff Kirk Imperati called the Presentation of Colors by the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office.

Aymar-Blair brings over two decades of experience in municipal finance to the Dutchess Comptroller’s Office, including overseeing business operations for New York City Public Schools’ special education program, and serving on the Beacon City Council. He stepped down from both roles to dedicate himself fully to his responsibilities as Dutchess County Comptroller.

Reflecting on his new role, Aymar-Blair said, “I am deeply honored to serve as Dutchess County Comptroller and humbled by the trust the people of this County have placed in me. My job as Comptroller is to help County government work better, and that means improving efficiency—getting more public service from every public dollar. The people of Dutchess County want careful analysis and oversight, and I will go to every length to give it to them.

At a time when people are losing faith in institutions and government, Dutchess County has an opportunity to show that good people coming together and working hard to solve our shared problems is what good government is all about. I am excited to have the opportunity to work with County Executive Sue Serino and my other colleagues to do just that.”

Comptroller DiNapoli said, “It was my honor to swear-in Dan Aymar-Blair today in Union Vale as he took the oath of office as the new Dutchess County Comptroller. I look forward to working with him to provide fiscal transparency and protect taxpayer dollars.”

Senator Hinchey said, “Integrity and transparency are the foundation of good government, and I’m excited to see Dan Aymar-Blair bring both, along with a fresh perspective, to his role as the new Dutchess County Comptroller. I’m confident in his commitment to safeguarding the County’s financial health and ensuring that every dollar serves the betterment of our community. I look forward to working together to strengthen Dutchess County’s future.

County Executive Serino said, “Congratulations to Dan Aymar-Blair as he is sworn-in as Dutchess County’s next Comptroller. He joins a County Government team dedicated to serving our residents and protecting the tax dollars they entrust to us for vital programs and services. We look forward to working collaboratively with Dan to continue to provide transparency and accountability for all Dutchess County Residents.”

Aymar-Blair will serve out the remainder of former Comptroller Robin Lois’ term. He has pledged to focus on enhancing financial oversight and transparency, as well as protecting Dutchess tax dollars.

Photos of the ceremony taken by Mike Lawrie are available here, and the video of the event can be viewed here.