News & Press Releases
As an independently elected Office, we answer only to the People of Ulster County. As part of that duty, our reports, reviews, opinions, positions, and press releases are always made public and can always be accessed online.
Ulster County Income Tax Surcharge
Currently at issue is the Ulster County Fair Taxes Act proposal (Resolution No. 2026-295). As the County continues to adopt deficit budgets that anticipate relying on Fund Balance appropriations, and we face impacts from federal cuts, I applaud the Executive and the Legislature for considering additional new revenue sources. While …
Petition to Discharge: Encouraging Robust Debate
The Ulster County Charter does not direct the Comptroller to evaluate pending legislation, but our team does review all pending resolutions and local laws for their fiscal implication. This month, Resolution 2026-331 raises broader questions about transparency, public debate, and minority participation in government that warrant discussion. Pending Resolution 2026-331 …
Ulster County Wins Momentous Broadband Fiber Award
After years of planning and work behind the scenes, Ulster County has received news this week that broadband fiber will be run to all 1,293 unserved locations in the County under the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program through a grant of $17.3 million to Verizon and an …
