Hello! I'm Jennifer Bumgarner

I am a candidate for the Office of Putnam County Legislator for the Town of Patterson, District 4.

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I have lived in the Town of Patterson for the past 23 years and I raised my family here. We have benefited from its traditional values and small town feel.
I have worked in Putnam County government for my entire 25 year career. I was appointed by Robert Bondi as Putnam County’s first female County Attorney in 2008, was re-appointed by two subsequent County Executives and was confirmed by the Legislature. As the County Attorney, I represented all of the County’s various administrative departments, as well as all of its elected officials. I was directly involved in budget preparation and adoption, prepared and managed an approximate $1.5M budget for the Law Department, drafted legislation and policy memos and managed the County’s entire litigation caseload.
As your Legislator for District 4 in Patterson, I intend to utilize my years of experience and knowledge of the law and of the County’s legislative history to ensure that Putnam County continues to be a safe and affordable place to live and raise a family. Specifically, I will explore municipal partnering and shared service opportunities and advocate for the reduction of the size of County government and County spending while preserving the availability and quality of services provided to the community. I will remain dedicated to supporting tax incentives and benefits for seniors, veterans and first responders, and to taking a comprehensive look at all County-owned property to ensure it’s being used maximally and that its uses are consistent with the County’s interest in generating sales tax while providing valuable services to the community.
With your support, I will work tirelessly to sustain the traditional values and that we currently enjoy in Putnam County. Together, we can continue to put Patterson First.