It’s time for Columbia to have a County Executive
Lower Taxes • Better Services • Real Accountability
This year, vote to establish a COUNTY EXECUTIVE for Columbia—just like Dutchess, Ulster, and Rensselaer.
ALL but four upstate counties have professional, full-time leadership. Why not us?
Accountable Leadership Starts Here.
A COUNTY EXECUTIVE will ensure our $200 million budget is managed responsibly.
1 Lower taxes
Columbia residents experienced tax hikes while our neighboring counties did not.
A COUNTY EXECUTIVE will keep costs down, cut waste, and prioritize affordability.
2 Better Services
Professional leadership will improve services from public safety and housing to our schools and hospital.
3 Effective Advocacy
A full-time leader will be accountable for getting Columbia’s fair share in State and Federal funding to improve our programs and infrastructure.
Sign the petition and vote YES on November 4
Why establish a County Executive?
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An elected county executive provides a single, full-time leader to shape Columbia County’s future, ensuring clear accountability to voters.
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A county executive drives bold, long-term initiatives that spur economic growth, advance sustainability, and enhance public services to benefit families, businesses, and communities.
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A full-time executive ensures fiscal responsibility, operational efficiency, and effective governance, streamlining county operations leading to reduced taxes.
Managing a $200 million budget should not be a part-time job.
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As Columbia County's voice, the county executive can build partnerships with state and federal leaders, attracting grants, investments, and infrastructure projects to improve the local economy.