Kingston, NY (May 6, 2025)- The Ulster County Comptroller’s Citizens Commission for Digital Inclusion celebrates its third anniversary. County Comptroller March Gallagher convened the Commission in May 2022 to advance fair broadband access for all constituents, including those in remote regions. The Commission’s focus was to maximize the County’s access to federal and state investments under the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program.
The Commission membership is drawn from a broad spectrum of County residents, including librarians, town officials, educators, and first responders. Jenny Lee, a sculptor, Professor at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, and volunteer firefighter in Denning, led the efforts as Chair.
“I’m proud of the important work our dedicated members are doing to expand broadband access into all parts of the County,” said Commission Chair Jenny Lee. “Our remote and challenging terrain makes this a difficult project, but it is an essential one — the internet has become a basic part of life affecting employment, education, and social interactions. It’s great that Comptroller Gallagher got the ball rolling; the strategic and administrative support from the Comptroller and Executive has been invaluable.”
