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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Nov 4, 2025Filing Deadline: May 27, 2025
Election Details
- Office level: local
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: May 20, 2025 - May 27, 2025
- Positions: Poughkeepsie Town Highway SupervisorPoughkeepsie Town Council - Ward 6Poughkeepsie Town Library BoardPoughkeepsie Town JusticePoughkeepsie Town Tax Receiver...
Job description
The Township Collector is responsible for collecting taxes, maintaining records, verifying payments and account information, and providing a receipt of payment.
Eligibility requirements
Must be an elector of the town.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 47 Cannon Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Filing phone number: 845-486-2473
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Filing requirements: Petitions must be signed by at least 5% of voters of the party residing within the said political unit, as determined by the preceding enrollment, or by at least 2,000 voters for cities/counties with a population of more than 250,000; 1,000 voters for cities/counties with a population of more than 25,000 but not more than 250,000; 500 voters for any other cities/counties/councilmanic districts; 500 voters for any county legislative district; whichever is less.
FAQ
How often is Township (Tax) Collector-Receiver elected?
The position of Township (Tax) Collector-Receiver is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be partisan?
Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Poughkeepsie town, NY?
Petitions must be signed by at least 5% of voters of the party residing within the said political unit, as determined by the preceding enrollment, or by at least 2,000 voters for cities/counties with a population of more than 250,000; 1,000 voters for cities/counties with a population of more than 25,000 but not more than 250,000; 500 voters for any other cities/counties/councilmanic districts; 500 voters for any county legislative district; whichever is less.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Where is the filing office?
47 Cannon Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 845-486-2473.
How do I get started running for Township (Tax) Collector-Receiver?
You can start running for Township (Tax) Collector-Receiver by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for Township (Tax) Collector-Receiver does not include a primary or runoff election.
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