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“During almost a quarter-century of service to Dutchess County, Valerie Sommerville has seen significant change in our national and local economic climate – including the Great Recession and its continued lingering impacts. She has navigated these challenges and helped to keep Dutchess County moving forward with re-established fiscal security," Molinaro said. "Val has helped to craft a smaller, smarter county government that runs more efficiently; and her insight and expertise have helped produce balanced budgets that continue to give residents the highest quality of services, while providing relief under New York State’s property tax freeze program."
Sommerville began working for Dutchess County Government in 1992 as a Research Analyst in the Budget Office where she worked prior to being appointed Budget Director by former County Executive William Steinhaus in 2004.
Before joining the Dutchess County Government, she worked in various positions for the New York State Office of Mental Health, the Attorney General’s Office and the New York Power Authority.
"Val is a credit to our county; her counterparts around New York have time and again looked to her to replicate our success and seek her guidance. We wish her every success as she moves on to her next chapter, and thank her for setting Dutchess County on a course toward greater prosperity,” Molinario added.
The county will recognize Sommerville for her service by at the County Legislature’s December 15th Board meeting.
Sommerville, who resides in the Town of Pleasant Valley with her husband, plans to enjoy traveling, time with family and volunteer work in the community. Her official retire date is Jan. 30, 2016.
"It has been a privilege to be part of this dedicated team committed to providing quality services while ever mindful of the impact to our taxpayers. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to have worked for both County Executive Molinaro, former County Executive Bill Steinhaus and with many outstanding people throughout our county," Sommerville said in a statement.
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