POUGHKEEPSIE – Jamar Cummings, appointed to the position of Poughkeepsie City Chamberlain in June 2024, is launching a bid to become the next Dutchess County Clerk. .
Cummings’ commitment to public service includes serving as chairman of the , tasked with finding a suitable shelter for those in need.
The 35-year-old Cummings is a lifelong resident of Dutchess County and the seventh generation of his family to be rooted in Dutchess.
“I believe in the power of service to strengthen communities. Born, raised, and educated in Poughkeepsie, I am proud to be a product of Dutchess County. My family has called this community home for seven generations, and that gives me a deep appreciation for our history and a strong commitment to its future.”
Cummings attended Poughkeepsie High School and later attended Marist College. He currently serves as City Chamberlain (City Clerk) for the City of Poughkeepsie, as a Trustee of the City of Poughkeepsie School Board, and as a leader within the Northern Dutchess Branch of the NAACP. Throughout his career, Cummings has focused on building trust in government, increasing transparency, and ensuring residents feel heard, respected, and connected to local government, according to his campaign.
Cummings noted that each clerk brings their own ideas to their office, and he commended Kendall for the initiatives he put forth in his 20 years in the office. “Brad has done wonderful things for Dutchess County, including the digitization of county records and documents, and the implementation of an appointment system for motor vehicle transactions. “Brad has done great things, and I look forward to bringing a fresh perspective and renewed energy to the county clerk’s office.” , Cummings said he looks forward to keeping that momentum at the county level. “I believe the office should be responsive, accessible, and focused on serving people while preserving the county’s rich history, modernizing services, protecting public records, and delivering the highest level of customer service to every resident.”
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