Principled, Committed, Conservative Republican.
LAURA RUSSO for Putnam County Legislator
Top Priorities:
Laura's primary concerns
Mandate Live-streaming Video and Audio of All Legislative Meetings: Laura is a staunch advocate for increased government transparency, regularly attending municipal meetings. She believes everyone, regardless of physical ability, should be able to watch the legislature conduct its business in the open.
Cut Property Taxes: In an era of runaway inflation and increased costs, Laura believes government should provide for whatever relief it can. She will work to reduce the tax burden by advocating for property tax cuts whenever possible.
Oppose NYC Relocating Migrants to Putnam County: Laura attended the county’s public meetings in 2023 to support legislation that declared Putnam a “Rule of Law” county, and ensured NYC Mayor Eric Adams could not drop homeless migrants in Putnam. She will continue to oppose any effort to make Putnam a sanctuary county and moves by other governments to re-locate migrants to Putnam.
Attract New Businesses to Putnam: In order to increase the commercial tax base, Laura will work to attract new economic opportunities to Putnam County, reducing red-tape and other obstacles from making it a better place to do business.
Show Up and Stand Up for You: Laura is a staple of her community. She is at every public function, fundraiser, and meeting. She’s always willing to volunteer and lend a hand to her neighbor. As County Legislator, she will continue to show up, and make sure all of her neighbor’s voices are heard.
Laura’s always been there, and always will be.
Patterson needs Laura Russo
Laura will work to improve opportunities for economic growth by reducing the tax burden and working to attract new businesses to our community. As a lifelong conservative, Laura is committed to lowering taxes, protecting our county’s natural beauty, and ensuring public safety for all. A Patterson resident for 18 years, Laura Russo brings a wealth of experience and a proven commitment to the betterment of the community.
As a billing accountant for a respected firm in Westchester, she’s trained finance team members, developed a procedure manual for a proprietary company billing system, and was responsible for over 1,000 clients with a portfolio of $8 million.
A longtime member of the Putnam Lake Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, Putnam County Volunteer Fireman’s Association Ladies Auxiliary, and former Chair of the Putnam Lake Park District Advisory Board, Russo has a track record of selfless service and many hours dedicated to community initiatives; standing poised to be a valuable asset for the residents of Patterson.