Rhinebeck Town Supervisor Democratic Forum 2026, Full Audio

The complete audio of the Rhinebeck Town Supervisor Democratic forum, recorded live Sunday, May 17 at Rhinebeck High School in partnership with the Rhinebeck High School Student Council. Editor Emily Sachar moderates a two-hour conversation with the two Democratic candidates, Debbie Hecht and Amanda Miller. Topics include housing and the proposed community housing fund, Rhinebeck schools, tourism and hospitality growth, the Six Senses lawsuit, the future of Linwood, the Starr Library shortfall and the recusal debate, conflicts of interest, development along the 9G corridor, full-time versus part-time supervision, village-town relations, the Amtrak Rhinecliff station, property assessments, and the 2009 comprehensive plan. Plus a lightning round on books, dogs, hobbies, and favorite places, and three-minute closing statements from each candidate. For a recap with analysis, see episode 56 of The Catch Up Produced by Emily Sachar, Walter Mullin, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud at the Radio Free Rhinecilff studio