Comptroller Aymar-Blair Sworn-In For Second Term

HYDE PARK – A crowd of over 225 people including family, friends, community leaders, and elected officials from across the political spectrum gathered at the historic FDR Presidential Library in Hyde Park to witness the swearing-in of Dan Aymar-Blair for his second term as Dutchess County Comptroller. The event celebrated Aymar-Blair’s dogged commitment to public service and his determination to continue the important work of the Comptroller’s Office.

County Judge Kara Gerry administered the Oath of Office during the ceremony, which featured remarks from several distinguished speakers, including Dutchess County Legislator for Hyde Park Brendan Lawler, Dutchess County Chairperson Yvette Valdés Smith, NYS Assemblymember Didi Barrett, and New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The event was emceed by City of Poughkeepsie Majority Leader Nedra Patterson Thompson. The Presentation of Colors was led by the Marine Corps League of Dutchess County, Carmen Ramputi Detachment 861. The Invocation was held by Rev. Dr. Edward L. Hunt, Pastor from the Bethel Mission Baptist Church in Wappinger.

Aymar-Blair expressed gratitude for his reelection, saying, “A one-year term is a test. A three-year term is trust. Thank you.” Looking ahead to his second term, the Comptroller cited FDR’s ethos for good governance, namely that of “bold, persistent experimentation,” concluding, “The information I will provide to the policymakers is another opportunity for [policy] iteration. […] When everyone in County government is doing their part, we can innovate and lead. We can right past mistakes. We can serve the needs of the people.”