PUTNAM VALLEY – Putnam Valley Deputy Town Supervisor Christian Russo has announced he will seek election to the Putnam County Legislature, running in District 2 to succeed Legislator Bill Gouldman, who is term-limited.
Russo, a Republican, praised Gouldman for his years of service, calling him a steady and dedicated advocate for Putnam Valley residents.
“Bill has served this district well and set a strong example of thoughtful, responsible leadership,” Russo said.
A small business owner, Russo has operated Family Chiropractic and Injury since 2011, building the practice from the ground up and employing residents. He said that experience shaped his approach to budgeting and fiscal discipline.
“Running a business teaches you very quickly that every dollar matters,” Russo said.
Russo was first elected to the Putnam Valley Town Board in 2021 and has served since January 2022. He was re-elected this past November and currently serves as Deputy Town Supervisor. During his time on the board, the town adopted four consecutive budgets under the state tax cap and secured more than $7 million in grant funding through outside grants.
He also helped lead the creation of Putnam County’s first short-term rental law, which established safety requirements and generated new occupancy tax revenue for the town, and advocated for shared sales tax revenue, which is expected to return more than $250,000 to Putnam Valley in 2026.
Russo serves on the board of the Putnam County Housing Corporation and is treasurer of the Putnam County Republican Party.
As a county legislator, Russo said his priorities would include property tax relief, disciplined spending, strong public safety, and effective county services.
“The legislature needs to stay focused on keeping Putnam affordable and making sure residents get real value for their tax dollars,” Russo said.
The District 2 seat represents most of Putnam Valley. No other candidates have publicly announced campaigns. The Republican primary is scheduled for June 23, 2026, with the general election set for November 3.
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