KINGSTON, N.Y. — Ulster County lawmakers are set to vote at the June 14 Legislature meeting on dedicating a portion of the newly increased lodging tax to fund housing initiatives in the county and improvements to the Ulster County Area Transit bus system, according to Majority Leader Abe Uchitelle.If passed, the resolution would allocate additional […]
KINGSTON, N.Y. — The Ulster County Legislature delayed voting on changes to Ulster County’s new occupancy tax rate that some lawmakers say will make the tax more equitable for the large inclusive resorts in the county.If passed, the measure would allow inclusive resorts — which offer meals and more than one “non-passive” activity as part […]
KINGSTON, N.Y. The Ulster County executive’s office urged county lawmakers to “clarify and strengthen” the county’s sexual harassment policy in light of criticisms the administration has endured over its handling of sexual harassment complaints lodged against former Human Rights Commissioner David Drimer. During a meeting Thursday of the Legislature’s Laws and Rules Committee, Deputy […]
KINGSTON, N.Y. Former Acting County Executive Johanna Contreras has been tapped to be County Executive Jen Metzger’s chief of staff. Contreras will replace Chris Kelly in the role. According to a press release from Metzger’s office, Kelly is leaving county government on Nov. 17 to take an executive position in the non-profit sector. Contreras […]