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2026125

REAPPOINTMENT TO THE DUTCHESS COUNTY-POUGHKEEPSIE LAND BANK BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Introduced
August 9, 2026
Latest action
August 9, 2026
Status
ADOPTED
District coverage
scope: countywide

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BUDGET, FINANCE & PERSONNEL RESOLUTION NO. 2026125 RE: REAPPOINTMENT TO THE DUTCHESS COUNTY-POUGHKEEPSIE LAND BANK BOARD OF DIRECTORS Legislators MUNN, CASWELL, LAWLER, and REDL offer the following and move its adoption: WHEREAS, in accordance with New York General Municipal Law, New York State's Land Bank Program, and an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Common Council of the City of Poughkeepsie, the Dutchess County Legislature is authorized to make two (2) appointments to serve on the Board of Directors of the Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank ("DCPLB"); and WHEREAS, DCPLB Board Member Curtis Darragh's term is set to expire on August 25, 2026; and term; and WHEREAS, Mr. Darragh has expressed an interest in being reappointed to a three-year WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Dutchess County Legislature, the City of Poughkeepsie, and its citizens that the DCPLB Board of Directors have a full complement of members in order to properly conduct the business required of the DCPLB; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Dutchess County Legislature does hereby reappoint Curtis Darragh to the Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank Board of Directors to a term commencing on August 26, 2026, and ending on August 25, 2029. APPROVED Susen, sereno SUSAN J. SERINO COUNTY EXECUTIVE Dato Aug. 21, 2026 STATE OF NEW YORK ss: COUNTY OF DUTCHESS This is to certiff that I, the undersigned Clerk of the Legislature of the Count of Dutchess, have compared the foregoing Resolution with the oniginal Resolution now on file in the office of said Clerk, and which was adopted br said Legislature on the 10th dar of August 2026, and the same a true and correct transcript of said orginal Resolution and the whole thereof IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set mr hand and seal of said Legislature this 11th dar of August 2020 JULE SHIROISHI, CLERK OF THE LEGISLATURE Curtis Darragh Real Estate Executive | Brokerage Owner | Investor | Board Treasurer Poughkeepsie, NY | | | Executive Profile Licensed Real Estate Broker and business owner with 25+ years of experience spanning brokerage leadership, REO disposition, appraisal, underwriting, redevelopment, and investor education. Founded Legacy Land & Homes LLC in 2011 and facilitated the sale of 500+ residential real estate transactions across Dutchess and Ulster Counties. Experienced in REO disposition services for institutional clients, team leadership, operational systems, and community redevelopment through board governance. Core Competencies • REO Asset Disposition • Real Estate Brokerage Leadership • Property Valuation & Appraisal • Underwriting & Risk Analysis • Distressed Asset Management • Contract Negotiation • Business Development • Team Leadership • Strategic Partnerships • CRM & Workflow Automation • Redevelopment Strategy • Real Estate Investment Analysis Professional Experience Legacy Land & Homes LLC | Licensed Real Estate Broker / Owner | 2011–Present • Founded and scaled boutique brokerage serving Dutchess and Ulster Counties. • Facilitated the sale of 500+ residential real estate transactions across Dutchess and Ulster Counties. • Leads a team of 5 real estate professionals and implements systems for lead generation, CRM workflow, and client experience. • Integrates technology and automation to improve operational efficiency and follow-up. Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank | Treasurer & Board Member | 2024–Present • Provide financial oversight, fiduciary accountability, and governance support for redevelopment initiatives. • Support acquisition, redevelopment, and disposition strategies for vacant and underutilized properties. • Collaborate with municipal and nonprofit stakeholders to advance community revitalization. Legacy Wealth Builders REIA (formerly Mid-Hudson Valley REIA) | Founder & President | 2001–2021 • Founded and led one of New York's longest-running real estate investor education and networking organizations. • Developed investor education programming and professional networking initiatives. Houlihan Lawrence, Inc. | Licensed Associate Broker | 2003–2011 • Provided REO disposition, BPO, occupancy, preservation coordination, and asset liquidation services for institutional clients including FNMA, Wells Fargo, Chase, and Green River Capital. • Advised investors on acquisition and analysis of residential investment opportunities. Riess Appraisals | Licensed Real Estate Appraiser | 2003–2006 • Prepared supported property valuations and consulted with banks, developers, attorneys, and agents. MortgageSelect.com | Mortgage Underwriter | 1999–2003 • Performed underwriting for conventional, jumbo, FNMA, and Freddie Mac loan products and trained staff on underwriting systems. Education Florida Atlantic University — Bachelor of Science, Finance Dutchess Community College — Associate Degree, Business Administration FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT O NO FISCAL IMPACT PROJECTED APPROPRIATION RESOLUTIONS (To be completed by the requesting department) Total Current Year Cost $- Total Current Year Revenue and Source $ Source of County Funds (check one): • Existing Appropriations • Additional Appropriations • Contingency • Other (explain) • Transfer of Existing Appropriations Identify Line Items): Related Expenses: Amount $ Nature/Reason: Anticipated Savings to County: Net County Cost (this year): Over Five Years: Are there any costs associated with this resolution that impact any municipality within Dutchess County? _ (If YES, provide detail here or separately) Additional Comments / Explanation: Prepared by: Y Valdes Smith 2026N2 Prepared On: 7/17/26 Budget, Finance, and Personnel Committee Roll Call District Name Yes No District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon Valdés Smith* X District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie Atkins* X District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck Munn* X District 3 - LaGrange Polasek* X District 12 - East Fishkill Metzger* X District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie Redl (VC) X District 4 - Hyde Park and Town of Poughkeepsie Lawler (C) X District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley Darrow X District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie Brendli X District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie Johnson X District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill Rhodes X District 21 - East Fishkill Caswell X 12 Present: ____ Absent: ____ Vacant: ____ Resolution: ____ Motion: ____ 12 Total : ______ ______ Yes No Abstentions: ______ 2026125 REAPPOINTMENT TO THE DUTCHESS COUNTY-POUGHKEEPSIE LAND BANK BOARD OF DIRECTORS Roll Call Sheets District Last Name YES NO District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon Valdés Smith District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie Atkins District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck Munn District 3 - LaGrange Polasek District 12 - East Fishkill Metzger District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie Redl District 2 - LaGrange, Pleasant Valley & Town of Poughkeepsie Arnoff District 4 - Hyde Park and Town of Poughkeepsie Lawler District 5 - Town of Poughkeepsie Shah District 6 - Town of Poughkeepsie Kaul District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley Darrow District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie Brendli District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie Johnson District 11 - Clinton, Pleasant Valley, and Rhinebeck Kearney District 13 - East Fishkill and Wappinger Giles District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie Winsby District 15 - Wappinger Faust District 17 - Town and Village of Fishkill McHoul District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill Rhodes District 19 - North East, Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan & Red Hook Drago District 21 - East Fishkill Caswell District 22 - Beekman and Union Vale Tresca District 23 - Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill Rolison District 24 - Dover and Pawling House District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook Alexander X X X X X X X X X X X X ABSENT X X X X X X ABSENT X X X X X 23 Present: ____ 2 Absent: ____ Vacant: ____ Resolution: ____ Motion: ____ 23 0 Total : ______ ______ Yes No Abstentions: ____ CONSENT AGENDA: RESOLUTIONS 2026123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 132, 133, 135, 137