MidHudson News reports that New York Gov. Kathy Hochul still has not decided if she will name a new Dutchess County Sheriff. Former Sheriff Butch Anderson passed away in late 2021 and, in his absence, Undersheriff Kirk Imperati has been serving as the acting sheriff. But Hochul has been talking about appointing someone else until the November election. In Newburgh on Feb. 23 Hochul said, “Our team has been speaking to the local leadership, interviewing individuals, and trying to make the right decision with respect to that election, but we understand there is an opportunity to name an individual to fill the vacancy but also there is the other option of letting the process play out... We’re working on it as we speak – we really are.” Imperati responded to that comment saying “I agree with the Governor and I should remain in the position and let the voters of Dutchess County decide who the next sheriff is in November.” Recently, though, Democrat Jillian Hanlon declared for the Democratic nomination to run against Imperati in November, so Hochul might appoint her to help her election chances. a href="https://midhudsonnews.com/2022/02/24/governor-continues-to-vet-potential-dutchess-sheriff-candidates/">Read more about this story at MidHudson News.