Name: Marcus J. Molinaro
Age: 30
Married: Christy L. Molinaro
Children: Abigail Faith Molinaro, 19 months

Previous Service: County Legislator, 2000 - Present
Chairman, Budget, Finance & Personnel Committee
Co-Chairman, Child Protection Commission
Mayor of Tivoli
Hudson Valley Greenway Conservancy Board of Directors
Chairman, Northern Dutchess Alliance (Regional Planning Organization)
Provoost Park: Senior Housing Complex Board of Directors
Red Hook Senior Services Committee
Red Hook Intermunicipal Planning Committee
Active Member, Tivoli Fire Department & Rescue Squad
Coach, Red Hook Little League
Member, Red Hook Chamber of Commerce
American Cancer Society Advisory Board
Dutchess County Historical Society Advisory Board
Dutchess County Clerk’s Records Advisory Committee
Volunteer, Hole in the Woods Ranch, a camp for children with cancer
Vice-Chair, Emergency Volunteer Recruitment & Retention Committee
Vice-President, Dutchess County Supervisors and Mayors Association
National Italian American Foundation Youth Institute Advisory Board
Dutchess County Community Development Council

ON WATER QUALITY:
“Legislators worked in a bipartisan effort…a fine example
of good government… Marcus Molinaro stands out for his effort…”
~ Taconic Newspapers

ON SMART GROWTH & LAND USE
“Marc is a master at… beyond the borders thinking!”
~ Poughkeepsie Journal

ON ACCOUNTABILITY
“An extremely pro-active politician, Molinaro has listened and
responded to the needs of his residents.”
~ Gazette Advertiser

On Attendance:
"...Marc Molinaro, R-Tivoli, ...among a handful of legislators to post perfect attendance throughout the year.
MOLINARO, who also had a perfect attendance record in 2001, said he takes seriously his obligation to represent his constituents.
"Whenever we are able to be in those chambers to represent the people, we should be there," said Molinaro, who also serves as Tivoli's mayor. "Whenever I am able to be in those chambers to represent the people of my communities, I should be there. Whether there are weighty issues or procedural issues, I should be there. That's why I was elected. It is our job."

~ Daily Freeman, 2004
By Patricia Doxsey, Freeman staff 12/30/2004
”Among Northern Dutchess legislators, Marc Molinaro, R-Red Hook; posted perfect attendance for the full board meetings.
Molinaro, Hammond, Hutchings, Nesbitt and Rolison, also shared the distinction of being the only five rank-and-file lawmakers to attend not only all 25 full Legislature meetings during the year, but also attending all meetings of the committees to which they are assigned.

For Molinaro, chairman of the Legislature's Budget, Finance and Personnel Committee and a member of the Family and Human Services Committee, that means he attended 63 meetings during 2004.
"I was elected to do a job, I take that job very seriously and if I'm able to attend a meeting I will do so," Molinaro said. "Red Hook expects that of me and I expect that from myself."

Marc Molinaro candidate for Dutchess County legislature
The proof is in the progress:

During the last two year, representing just the Town of Red Hook and its two villages, Marc has spearheaded efforts to preserve open space, farmland and our natural resources. As sponsor of the county’s Greenway Compact and Open Space Preservation Fund, he secured funding for the protection of Red Hook’s ‘Bread Basket’ and central corridor. Today, Red Hook is the largest recipient of county assistance for farmland and open space preservation!

As a member of the Groundwater Sub-Committee, Legislator Molinaro has sponsored bi-partisan proposals to protect our aquifers, wetlands and watersheds. He continues sponsoring training from the Pace Land Use Law Center for local decision makers, funding infrastructure development, and promoting smart growth principles.

Opposing wasteful spending and new taxes, while demanding greater government efficiency, Marc has helped to combat increased cost of living. While the average county tax rate is lower today than when he began his service, Marc believes we must do more to responsibly manage your tax dollars, and push for reform. Greater government efficiency, sharing and consolidation of services, all issues he has spearheaded, will help us control spending. Marc knows we must also aggressively seek and secure grant funding for major community projects, such as infrastructure development, emergency response equipment and affordable senior housing.

As mayor of Tivoli, he has secured nearly $7 million for projects and, as legislator Marc has sponsored countless grant funded programs and projects. Marc has opposed any efforts to eliminate shared revenue from our county to our towns, villages and cities. He has made difficult fiscal decisions, led bi-partisan budget review processes and demanded accountability all meant to strengthen Dutchess County’s financial condition and limit the burden on local taxpayers
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By partnering with Town, County and Village officials, Marc has worked to secure Greenway, Quality Communities and funding assistance from New York State for planning projects, parks and trails, bullet proof vests, firematic equipment, and many other initiatives. Marc Molinaro has and will continue promoting an end to the property tax as the means of funding schools and education in our state.

By fighting for reform, promoting early intervention and enhancing domestic violence, child abuse and predatory crime laws, Marc has led local efforts to provide for the public safety. Marc believes we can better protect our most vulnerable citizens by lobbying for passage of confinement of convicted sexual predators, eliminate the statute of limitations on rape and impose strict oversight of such criminals on parole.

Marc has not settled for government-as-usual, and has fought against the status quo. He has sponsored aggressive early intervention programs, a mental health court, legislation to remove state parole violators from the county jail, and community policing to further ensure fair and effective law enforcement, criminal and victim justice.

Marc doesn’t just talk about the issues we face; he works with us to address them. Our county legislator is a caring, committed and consistent public servant. Some communities have several county legislators, others are split among legislative districts, Red Hook has only one representative in Dutchess County government. Marc Molinaro has been a strong and effective voice for us. He is honest, compassionate and unyielding in his service to and throughout our community.

Marc Molinaro understands our community, he wants to bring us together, and he will work hard to make a difference for all of us!

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