Pulver appointed to Dutchess assistant county executive seat

A. Gregg Pulver

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Pulver appointed to Dutchess assistant county executive seat

POUGHKEEPSIE — Outgoing Dutchess County comptroller A. Gregg Pulver will be taking on the role of assistant county executive. He was appointed to the position by county executive Sue Serino on Dec. 13.

The appointment comes after Pulver lost his bid for the comptroller’s office to Dan Aymar-Blair in a tight race in the November 2024 election.

His new responsibilities will include oversight of several county government departments, management of county operations, acting as a liaison between the Dutchess legislature and the county executive’s office and supporting the executive’s initiatives and proposals.

In accepting the appointment, Pulver emphasized his continuing commitment to county residents in a non-electoral post, saying, “Having made the decision to not pursue future elected office, I’m excited to be able to continue to serve in helping ensure Dutchess County is a place where families thrive, businesses grow, and our agricultural roots remain strong. I look forward to collaborating with our community to address challenges and seize opportunities that benefit our neighbors.”

Pulver’s term as comptroller will conclude on Dec. 31. His new role will begin on the first day of 2025.

Pulver’s starting salary as assistant county executive will be $125,000. As comptroller, his ending salary was $115,854.

He will replace outgoing assistant county executive Chris Baiano, who is slated to retire in the first quarter of the New Year.

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