countyDutchess County Legislature
2026133
CONFIRMING REAPPOINTMENT TO THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
- Introduced
- August 9, 2026
- Latest action
- August 9, 2026
- Status
- ADOPTED
- District coverage
- scope: countywide
Document text
Extracted from the official document; OCR may contain errors.
FAMILY & HUMAN SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. 2026133
RE: CONFIRMING REAPPOINTMENT TO THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN
RIGHTS
Legislators MUNN, ALEXANDER, ARNOFF, BRENDLI, KEARNEY, LAWLER,
REDL, SHAH and WINSBY offer the following and moves its adoption:
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 2016223, the Dutchess County Commission on
Human Rights was established, and WHEREAS, by Resolution 2016224, the membership of
such Commission was fixed at fourteen members; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the aforementioned Resolution, the County Executive and the
Chairman of the Legislature are each authorized to appoint seven (7) members to the
Commission; and
WHEREAS, all fourteen (14) appointments shall be subject to Legislative approval, and
WHEREAS, the appointment of Michael Carino-Pace by the Chair to the Legislature is
due to expire on September 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Chair of the Legislature desires to reappoint Michael Carino-Pace to the
Commission on Human Rights, to a three-year term commencing October 1, 2026 and expiring
on September 30, 2029; now therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the reappointment of Michael Carino-Pace by the Chair of the
Legislature, to serve without compensation, is hereby confirmed.
APPROVED
Susand Sereno
SUSAN J. SERINO
COUNTY EXECUTIVE
Deto Aug 21,2026
STATE OF NEW YORK
SS:
COUNTY OF DUTCHESS
This is to certif that I, the undersigned Clerk of the Legislature of the Countr of Dutchess, hare compared the foregoing Resolution with the original
Resolution now on file in the office of said Clerk, and which was adopted by said Legislature on the 10th dar of August 2026, and the same a true and correct
transcript of said original Resolution and the whole thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set mr hand and seal of said Legislature this 11th dar
Michael Carino-Pace
73 Sandy Pines Blvd
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(561) 779-9640
[email protected]
Summary
Business consultant with over 20 years of experience in the franchise industry.
Proven track record of success in helping businesses grow and achieve their
goals. Expertise in strategic planning, marketing, and operations.
Skills
● Strategic planning/Pro forma development
● Marketing
● Operations
● Business development
● T eam leadership
● Culture Reimagined
● Customer service
● Problem-solving
● Communication
● Presentation
Experience
Business Consultant
● MJP Consulting Group Corp - President
● 2000 - Present
● Provide business consulting services to franchise-based businesses,
including European Wax Center, VIO Med Spa and Sald House.
● Provide consulting services for global consulting companies like GLG and
Ridgetop Research.
● Helped businesses develop strategic plans, launch marketing campaigns,
and improve operations.
● Achieved a 100% success rate in helping businesses achieve their goals.
Owner/Operator
● European Wax Center, Mid-Hudson Valley Region
● 2014 - 2023 Owned and operated three European Wax Center locations at
Poughkeepsie, Kingson, and Newburgh, employing and empowering over
57 employees.
● Grew revenue over 20% annually.
● Maintained customer satisfaction by over 90%.
● Developed and implemented a successful marketing campaign that
resulted in above-average customer retention.
Awards and Honors
● Best of the Hudson Valley 2015, 2016
● European Wax Center Franchisee of the Year, 2020
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
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 Item(s):
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:
_______________________________
Prepared On:
___________
2026/V2
Family and Human Services Committee Roll Call
District
District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon
Name
Valdés Smith*
Yes
District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie
District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck
Atkins*
Munn*
District 3 - LaGrange Polasek*
District 12 - East Fishkill Metzger*
District 2 - LaGrange, Pleasant Valley & Town of Poughkeepsie
Arnoff (C)
District 19 - North East, Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan & Red Hook
Drago
District 24 - Dover and Pawling
House
District 6 - Town of Poughkeepsie
Kaul (VC)
District 17 - Town and Village of Fishkill
McHoul
District 5 - Town of Poughkeepsie
Shah
District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie
Winsby
X
X
X
X
Present:
12
Resolution:
Total:
12
Absent:
Motion:
Yes
Abstentions:
Vacant:
No
No
2026133 CONFIRMING REAPPOINTMENT TO THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
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