Ulster County Comptroller

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Press Release on the 2022 Ulster County Racial Equity Report

“As we look at these statistics and reaffirm that racial inequity in Ulster County is a serious issue, yet underneath these numbers are the lived experiences of neighbors, friends, youth, local business owners, and local workers,” said Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher. “These inequities represent a daunting burden on individuals and families in Ulster County, constraining the potential of Black and brown communities, and harming our entire County.

Press Release re: Comptroller Appoints Digital Citizens Commission & Releases Ulster Draft Broadband Map

Kingston NY (May 4, 2022)—Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher announced the appointment of a new Ulster County Digital Citizens Commission. The mission of the Commission is to bring universal connectivity to all Ulster County residents and businesses with equitable, affordable access to high-speed cable fiber broadband and cellular service. The Commission will make digital access information public to inform policy discussions to improve infrastructure through public private partnerships.

Recent Reports

Ulster County Racial Equity Report

Kingston, NY (June 14, 2022)- Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released in advance of Juneteenth a Racial Equity Report detailing the disparate experience of Black and brown community members on a variety of health, economic, and quality of life indicators.

Ulster County Ethics and Disclosure Law- Comptroller’s Recommendations

As the Legislature contemplates changes to the Ulster County Ethics and Disclosure Law, the Comptroller’s Office has identified issues that the Legislature may wish to consider in the 2022 revisions. 1) The Disclosure Law does should include the Boards of Directors of the Ulster County Economic Development Alliance and the Ulster County Housing Development Corporation as Ulster County officers required to make disclosures a per §44-6(A)(1).