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Re-Elect Sean M. Kemp, Esq., Trustee
Current village trustee; oversees wastewater department

Sean M. Kemp, Esq., longtime area attorney and father of two, brings strong understanding of legal issues and an extensive background serving in leadership roles to the Village of Rhinebeck Board of Trustees. Over the past year as a village trustee, Kemp has worked to get the Headworks Project underway, keep the village budget under the tax cap, and has been paving the way for the next phase of a major water and sewer system upgrade.

Over the course of his career, Kemp has been engaged in many segments of law, including contract litigation and commercial collections, residential and commercial construction litigation, land ownership and easement disputes, and contract negotiations. His ability to carefully examine the many layers of his cases transfers beautifully to all of his leadership roles; he pays meticulous attention to detail, and is able to make deliberate decisions in context of long-term desired outcomes.

Originally from a small town in New Jersey, Kemp is especially concerned about managing developmental pressures as Rhinebeck moves forward, particularly in terms of infrastructure, as well as keeping Rhinebeck affordable for working families like his own and the aging population.

ABOUT SEAN M. KEMP, ESQ.

J.D., Rutgers School of Law
Family: wife, Dr. Sharagim Kemp, two children
Member, Dutchess County Bar Association
Member, New York State Bar Association
President, Rhinebeck Area Chamber of Commerce
Vice President, Rhinebeck Lions Club
Board of Directors, Winnakee Land Trust
Coach, Rhinebeck Soccer League
Former Board of Directors Member, Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Former Business Forum Member, Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce
dmitted in: New York, US District Court (Northern District and Southern District), New Jersey, and US District Court of New Jersey

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers: 2013, 2014, 2015, Upstate New York Rising Star
Top 40 Under 40 Award, Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, 2011

SEAN KEMP

Candidates for Village Board Elections 2016...

“Local government issues shouldn’t be viewed through the lens of partisan politics. We all want what’s best for our village; it’s about coming up with creative solutions to issues that will ultimately benefit our community as a whole. I want to be mindful of responsible growth and development as Rhinebeck becomes increasingly more popular – we need to do everything we can to maintain the small-town feel that has attracted all of us to this special place, but create space for the kind of progress residents want or need as we move forward. We are committed to the fiscal responsibility and effective leadership that taxpayers deserve. We all love this community, and we are all in this together.”

FOCUS AREAS
Quality of Life: Father of two young children, wants to keep Rhinebeck affordable and deliver services designed to enhance quality of life at every age and stage.
Efficiency: Always looking for ways to make our local government more efficient and more responsive to the needs of our residents.
Business: Business owner and president of the Chamber of Commerce, understands the importance of supporting the business district and supporting a strong financial future for Rhinebeck.
Protecting Our Water: has been leading the Headworks Project, designed to maintain equipment and pave the way for more efficient water and sewer systems.