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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