LEGISLATOR BEN GELLER
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Legislator Ben Geller
The People's Voice.
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ABOUT ME
Putting My Experience
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Hello! My name is Ben Geller. I am a proud Hyde Park resident and I served as the District 4 Legislator representing the people of Hyde Park, Staatsburg, & Poughkeepsie. During my term, I worked as a First Responder, Educator, and Small Business Owner. I could also be found traveling the globe with medical teams, providing care to areas with limited access.
My role was to be YOUR voice for the people of Dutchess County and the State of New York; to serve the community that literally transformed my life into something I could be proud of. I fought for you, for the continued progress of Dutchess County and the State of New York.
The support for my campaign provided me with the tools to effectively spread the love I have for the people of Dutchess County and New York. I remain thankful to call Dutchess county my home.
My commitment to our community remains strong. Stay tuned for future updates on how I plan to continue serving YOU!
Acommplishments
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Small Businesses: As an owner & operator of a small business, I championed initiatives to support local "Mom & Pop" shops, recognizing their vital role in our community's economic fabric.
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Law Enforcement: Drawing on my experience as a fellow first responder, I collaborated closely with our Law Enforcement Partners in Dutchess County and beyond. I supported measures to enhance public safety, improve transparency, and build trust between law enforcement and our communities.
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Infrastructure: I successfully advocated for improved drainage systems in Hyde Park & Staatsburg without a tax burden on residents. Working closely with town government, I helped facilitate economic development initiatives that did not cost you a dime.
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Community: I brought a record amount of grants in the amount of over 11 million dollars back into our district to support our children's sports teams, Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts, Community Gardens, Libraries, Fire Departments, Anderson Center for Autism and so many things in between.
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Property Taxes: Understanding the financial pressures on New Yorkers, I fought to keep property taxes down and capped. I worked diligently to improve existing services without additional costs to taxpayers, ensuring efficient use of public funds.
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Mental Health: I played a key role in expanding mental health services in Dutchess County, supporting initiatives that improved access to care and resources for residents. This includes 20 new mental health beds at your local hospital and expanded inpatient facilities for drug and alcohol detox.
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Education: Recognizing the crucial role of educators in our children's success, I supported measures to improve our schools and enhance resources for teachers. This included backing technology upgrades and facility improvements in local school districts.
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A Stronger Dutchess
County
Throughout my term, I remained committed to being a voice for the people of Dutchess County and the State of New York. I left our District better than how I found it. I continue to be thankful for the opportunity to have served this community and look forward to future opportunities to contribute to its progress.