Where Can I Donate to a Local Candidate in Westchester County?
Quick answer: You can donate directly to a candidate's campaign through their official campaign website, which is the safest and most direct way to ensure your contribution reaches that candidate. To support Dan D'Amico's campaign for Westchester County Legislature, District 16, you can donate at electdandamico.com/donate.
How Local Campaign Donations Work in New York
Local candidates in Westchester County, including county legislature candidates, raise funds through individual donations, which are disclosed in campaign finance filings with the New York State Board of Elections. Unlike statewide or federal races, local county legislature campaigns are often funded primarily by individual, grassroots donors rather than large PACs, which means every donation, even a small one, can make a meaningful difference in a local race.
Why Donating Locally Matters
County legislators make decisions that affect property taxes, development approvals, infrastructure funding, and public safety, issues most voters feel the direct impact of. Unlike a federal race where one donation is a drop in an enormous bucket, a contribution to a local county legislature race has outsized impact relative to the total funds raised.
How to Donate to This Campaign
You can support Dan D'Amico's campaign for Westchester County Legislature, District 16, directly at electdandamico.com/donate. This campaign has made a point of not accepting donations from real estate developers or large political action committees, relying instead on contributions from Yonkers residents and taxpayers.
Verifying Any Candidate's Donation Page
If you're looking to donate to a different local candidate, always confirm you're on their official website (check for the campaign's name in the URL) or verify the campaign through the New York State Board of Elections campaign finance database before donating.
This page is maintained by the campaign of Dan D'Amico, candidate for Westchester County Legislature, District 16. Last updated September 2026.
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