Maloney crosses party lines and endorses Rolison for Poughkeepsie mayor

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POUGKEEPSIE — In a display
of bi-partisanship, Democratic Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY18)
crossed party lines endorsing Republican Robert Rolison for mayor of the
City of Poughkeepsie.

Maloney said that he believes Rolison is the best equipped for the position
and that the city needs to prioritize its future over politics.

“It has to be about more than party,” said Maloney. “We
have a good man here who’s going to create jobs and economic opportunity
in this city; he will be a good partner to me and to all the other officials
who are working to make the City of Poughkeepsie better. I hope all Democrats
will support Rob Rolison on November 3rd.”

Rolison, currently the chairman of the Dutchess County Legislature, will
face off against Democrat Randy Johnson.

Maloney, left, endorses Rolison for mayor

Maloney shrugged off the suggestion that his endorsement of Rolison was
in retaliation to Gwen Johnson’s endorsement of Nan Hayworth during
the last congressional election and bluntly explained his endorsement
was based on his belief that, “Rob Rolison is the best man for the
job… stop.” County Legislator Gwen Johnson is Randy Johnson’s
wife.

Rolison said he was very appreciative of the congressman’s endorsement
and that working across the political aisle is something that Poughkeepsie
truly needs right now as well as moving into the future.

“It’s about working together; it’s about doing the right
thing,” said Rolison. “It’s not party labels that get
things done, it’s about working across the aisle, something he [Maloney]
does in Congress, working across the aisle, something I’ve done
in the legislature for 12 years. Cooperation and collaboration is going
to lead to a Poughkeepsie moving forward.”

Rolison was also endorsed by County Executive Molinaro and various labor
organizations on Tuesday.

If elected, Rolison said he plans to focus on revitalizing Poughkeepsie’s
urban center and continuing to enhance public safety, which he said is
the most important role of government, by continuing to utilize grant
opportunities for the police and fire departments.




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