It’s time for Columbia to have a County Executive

Lower Taxes • Better Services • Real Accountability

Columbia County Forward is a coalition of voters from all backgrounds, united by a belief that our county can do better. We're leading the effort to modernize county government by creating a full-time, elected County Executive—someone chosen directly by the people.

THIS GRASS ROOTS MOVEMENT IS ABOUT ACCOUNTABILITY AND DEMOCRACY

WE WANT TO GIVE VOTERS A REAL SAY IN WHO LEADS COLUMBIA COUNTY.

ON JUNE 15TH WE DELIVERED 4000 SIGNATURES WHICH IS 10% OF THE REGISTERED VOTERS TO GET THIS QUESTION ON THE BALLOT THIS FALL!

This year, vote to establish a COUNTY EXECUTIVE for Columbia—just like Dutchess, Ulster, and Rensselaer. 

ALL but four upstate counties have 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.  

Why establish a County Executive?

  • An elected county executive provides a single, full-time leader to shape Columbia County’s future, ensuring clear accountability to voters.

  • A county executive drives bold, long-term initiatives that spur economic growth, advance sustainability, and enhance public services to benefit families, businesses, and communities.

  • 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.

  • 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.