Dear Neighbor,

Hello, my name is Noreen Mills Martin and I’ve lived in the City of Poughkeepsie for over 36 years.  I am seeking your vote for the Dutchess County Legislature District 8 representing parts of both the City and Town of Poughkeepsie.  For the last 26 years I have resided at 17 Merrick Road where my husband Keith and I raised our son.    

 

I am a Teacher at Arlington High School where I teach United States History and Government and Participation in Government.  I am not just a proud NYSUT Union member.  For the last 20 years, I have been the Senior Building Rep for my school representing 200+ teachers in the Arlington Teachers Association.  I believe in Union Strong, I live it each day.  I work for my fellow teachers.  I support them.          

  

Throughout my adult life I have served my community.  I currently am a volunteer for the Hudson Valley Honor Flight.  For over a decade I volunteered for the City of Poughkeepsie Little League.  For 16 years I volunteered as a Boy Scout Leader.  Over ten years my husband and I were adult advisors for Youth Groups at both Holy Trinity and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Churches.  I have been a Eucharistic Minister at Mt. Carmel since 1988.            

 

I am a 1980 graduate of Marist College, in 1986 I received my Master’s Degree from SUNY New Paltz, and I achieved a post graduate PD degree from Fordham University in 1993.  I have a passion for government and teach United States History and Government and Participation in Government, as well as the DCC course GOV 121 at Arlington High School.             

In 1997, I was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.  I battled the odds to survive an unfavorable diagnosis.  I will use the same strength and fight to work for you my neighbors. I am a fighter willing to battle for you and the future of our community. 

            I am very interested in knowing your concerns about our county.

            I want to be YOUR VOICE on the County Legislature.