Of the many and varied undertakings of our department, at the very core of what we do is provide our local communities with the information and tools needed to plan for future growth and preservation. This includes researching and sharing best practices on a wide array of topics, evaluating emerging issues and trends in the field of planning and zoning, collecting and analyzing relevant data, and tackling bigger-picture thinking such as on community revitalization or affordable housing policy. In addition, we collaborate on training opportunities for local planning boards and zoning boards of appeal, and work with local municipalities to administer the required GML-239 referral process.

Directory

Municipalities may contact their County-assigned Lead Planner or the Planning Department at 845-486-3600 for questions related to planning efforts, projects, or data needs.

Tara Dillon | Senior Planner
tdillon@dutchessny.gov
Municipalities: Fishkill (Village), Poughkeepsie (Town), Wappinger (Town)

Emily Dozier | Senior Planner
edozier@dutchessny.gov
Municipalities: Beacon, Fishkill (Town), Wappingers Falls (Village)

Clayton Gurnett | Planner
cgurnett@dutchessny.gov
Municipalities: Amenia, Clinton, LaGrange, Milan, Millbrook, Pine Plains, Pleasant Valley, Red Hook (Town, Village), Stanford, Tivoli, Union Vale, Washington​​​

Nina Leonard | Planner
nleonard@dutchessny.gov
Municipalities: Poughkeepsie (City)

Ian Wickstead | Planner
iwickstead@dutchessny.gov
Municipalities: Beekman, Dover, East Fishkill, Hyde Park, Millerton, North East, Pawling (Town, Village), Rhinebeck (Town, Village)