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Jim Coughlan Secures Republican, Independent & Conservative Lines (Poughkeepsie, NY) On Monday, August 12th, 2013 Dutchess County Comptroller Jim Coughlan announced that he has received the endorsement of the Republican, Independent and Conservative parties for his upcoming re-election bid. Coughlan is running unopposed. I am really excited to be supported by so many people and across so many party lines, said Coughlan. "Jim Coughlan has served the County of Dutchess at the highest level of competence and integrity a public official can provide. Being the fiscal watchdog for the taxpayer is not always popular in government but it is crucial in these hard economic times. We are fortunate that Jim has been the taxpayers fiscal advocate and we look forward to him continuing in his service for the people of Dutchess County," said Dutchess County Republican Committee Chairman Michael McCormack. "The Independence Party strives to find the best candidate regardless of party affiliation. We hit a home run when we decided to endorse and support James Coughlan in his run for Dutchess County Comptroller," said Dutchess County Independence Party Chairman Dennis R. Zack. "Jim has demonstrated himself to be a competent, capable, fair-minded and an energetic young man as he keeps an eye on the checks, balances and practices of county government. His dedication to safeguarding taxpayers hard earned money is beyond reproach." I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Republican, Independent & Conservative parties for re-election. As your fiscally responsible Comptroller, I have worked hard each day to build a more efficient, fiscally responsible County government and look forward to continuing this work, said Dutchess County Comptroller Jim Coughlan. "Its the Dutchess County taxpayer's money and I will continue fighting to protect it. ### Coughlan is a multi-lingual attorney with over 15 years leadership and management experience in both private and public sectors. He lives in Rhinecliff with his wife, Sharon, and they are enjoying their first child, Wesley, born last August. For more information, visit Jim Coughlan online at his newly created website: DCComptroller.com or follow him on twitter @DCComptroller