February 5, 2026 Health, Human Services and Human Rights Committee

The Ulster County Legislature's Health, Human Services, and Human Rights Committee convened on February 5, 2026, primarily to introduce committee members and department heads and to review multiple resolutions related to health and human services funding. Key procurement discussions included the approval of several state-funded contracts and grant applications for programs such as the Office of the Aging, Mental Health services, Veteran Reintegration, and public health initiatives. Notably, the committee approved a $1.5 million participation agreement with the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation for private well PAS testing and mitigation, as well as contracts supporting mental health and veteran services. The committee also discussed budget amendments to allocate opioid settlement funds and additional state health department funding. A resolution to set a public hearing on local pet seller regulations was postponed for further review. The meeting concluded with scheduling notes for future sessions and a presentation on the Behavioral Health Needs Assessment.