July 2, 2026 Health, Human Services and Human Rights

The Ulster County Legislature's Health, Human Services, and Human Rights Committee met on July 2, 2026, to discuss several resolutions primarily related to budget amendments, contract approvals, and public health initiatives. Key procurement-related actions included the acceptance of increased state funding for addiction services contracts, contract extensions and amendments with organizations such as the County Children's Home of Wyoming Conference and United Way of Ulster County for youth and family services, and a contract amendment with Zach Academy for lead safety training. The committee also approved an intermunicipal agreement with Duchess County for overflow morgue storage, a 100% county-funded contingency measure. Additionally, the committee set public hearings for local laws related to real property tax exemptions for veterans and combat zone service. Discussions included budget appropriations, funding sources (state, federal, county), and capital improvement considerations for morgue facilities. The meeting concluded with an update on a climate emergency public health preparedness training for municipal leaders, emphasizing community resilience and emergency shelter readiness.