August 18, 2026 Legislative Session

The Ulster County Legislature held its regular session on August 18, 2026, which included three public hearings with no speakers present. Key procurement-related discussions included the allocation of $30,000 annually over three years in ARPA funds to support the Communities for Local Power program, which trains local residents in clean energy jobs. The legislature also passed a resolution authorizing $100,000 in bonds for a bridge replacement project, demonstrating capital improvement spending. Additionally, the legislature adopted a local law providing a 50% county property tax exemption for income-qualified families purchasing homes from nonprofits like Habitat for Humanity, aiming to promote affordable housing. The session included unanimous votes on these resolutions, reflecting support for infrastructure investment and housing affordability initiatives. Other discussions focused on public safety programs and senior citizen recognition, but no further procurement actions were noted.