August 13, 2026 Laws, Rules and Government Services

The Ulster County Legislature's Laws, Rules, and Government Services Committee met on August 13, 2026, to discuss several resolutions primarily related to county personnel, tax exemptions, and election administration. A resolution to amend the salary schedule to establish a chief deputy county clerk position was postponed pending further study and clarification. The committee approved resolutions setting public hearings and adopting local laws related to partial real property tax exemptions for qualifying residents and surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty. Additionally, the committee authorized an intermunicipal agreement with the town of New Paltz for a special election and approved a $68,163.92 contract with Enhanced Voting LLC for election software and services through 2030, which will be fully reimbursed by a state grant. Discussions also included postponements of resolutions concerning public safety standards and vendor contracts at the county pool, pending further review and negotiations.