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Ward 8 community organizer announces run for council, urges 'Invest in our New York' and Know‑Your‑Rights outreach
5771962 · September 16, 2025
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Daniel Tona, a Ward 8 resident and community organizer, announced his candidacy for the Poughkeepsie Common Council Ward 8 seat, described endorsements and urged the city to publish Know‑Your‑Rights material after recent ICE activity in the region.
Poughkeepsie — Daniel Tona, a union member and community organizer who said he was raised in Ward 8, told the Common Council during public comment on Sept. 9 that he is the Democratic nominee for the Ward 8 council seat and called for local advocacy on immigration enforcement, taxation and public services.
Tona said he attended…
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