Governor Hochul signed a law to align certain local elections with state and federal races, aiming to save money, boost voter participation, and address voter fatigue.
Resistance to the law includes Dutchess County's Chair citing violations of home rule and conflicts with the county charter, sparking potential legal battles with state overreach.
The Dutchess County Legislature proposed allocating $100,000 for a potential lawsuit against the state for violating their charter, though some legislators see it as wasteful amidst other urgent county needs.
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