The candidates are set for Novembers Ulster County Executive race. "As we face the challenges of climate change, we must empower the next generation of leaders to build a more sustainable and resilient future, said Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger. Chief executive: Loren M. Johnson: Website: Ulster County Area Transit: Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT) is the county-owned operator of bus transportation in Ulster County, New York, providing fixed-route, deviated-fixed route, and commuter transit. Three Democrats are hoping to serve as Ulster County Executive after Pat Ryan's election to Congress last month. WAMC, Allison Dunne. [A], In 1809, Sullivan County was split off from Ulster County.[A]. Shannon Harris, Thomas P. Kadgen, Scott McCarthy, LeShawn Parker, Hector S. Rodriguez, D. Mici Simonofsky, Fawn Tantillo and Brian J. Woltman. Pat Ryan left the Ulster County executive's office for Congress. about Ulster County CARES II Small Business Grant Awards Announced, about RELEASE: Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger Advances New County Climate Initiatives for Earth Day, about Ulster County Tourism, Office for Film, and Ulster County Economic Development Launch Special Event Sponsorship Fund. Jen Metzger was elected Ulster County Executive and Michelle Hinchey was returned to the State Senate in local elections November 8 (watch their victory speeches here). In late 2016, Mr. Hein denied the railroad the right to operate out of Phoenicia, and the County made that portion of the line available to the highest bidder shortly thereafter. Many residents fear that riders may wonder throughout the neighborhood, trespass and damage private property, while waiting for a bus to arrive and pick them up to return them to Phoenicia, the Rail Explorer's base of operations. With the support of Ulster County voters, those days will end under my watch., He added, I am the only candidate in the race who can fulfill that promise and I believe the voters will come to the same conclusion.. State and federal funding were available for a large share of the rehabilitation costs, which were estimated at as much as $20 million. Those two buildings, Metzger said, are the two largest of the countys nearly 40 government buildings and contains the bulk of the countys roughly 1,300 employees. With 151 of 164 election Pat Ryan declared a razor-thin victory in the 18th Congressional District. Each won in his respective district. During the American Civil War, volunteers were recruited from the county and formed the majority of the following regiments: Other regiments with at least one company from the county included: The Lake Mohonk Mountain House on Shawangunk Ridge was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986. Ulster County has continued to be a popular vacation destination for many decades. ", "Democrats see the once unthinkable: A narrow path to keeping the House", "Molinaro Seizes an Open House Seat in New York From Democrats", "Assembly Member Colin Schmitt concedes to Rep. Pat Ryan in race for NY-18", "House passes resolution to end COVID-19 national emergency", "On Passage - H.J.RES.7: Relating to a national emergency declared by", "Ulster County executive special election results, April 2019", "Ulster County general election results, November 2019", "New York State Unofficial Election Night Results", "2022 General Election Results Certified December 15, 2022", Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, United States representatives by seniority, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pat_Ryan_(politician)&oldid=1151112541, This page was last edited on 22 April 2023, at 00:46. County run recreation areas include the Ulster County Pool in New Paltz and the Ulster Landing Park in Saugerties. Democrats will gather Saturday night in Kingston to pick their candidate for Ulster County Executive. Mr. DeGraff has been Controller of the Agency since January 2007, and was appointed Executive Director in 2021. phone number and email address listed here, 2023 Ulster County State of the County Address from Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger, El Discurso sobre el Estado del Condado de 2023 de la Ejecutiva del Condado de Ulster, Jen Metzger, con traduccin al espaol, Ulster County Climate Corps' Internship Program Now Accepting Applications, Ulster County CARES II Small Business Grant Awards Announced, RELEASE: Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger Advances New County Climate Initiatives for Earth Day. Later, Hein suggested that much of the corridor be converted to a rail trail while preserving segments for continued tourist train operations [16] In response, the railroad created a plan calling for both rail and trail throughout in the former Ulster and Delaware Railroad. The Walkway Over the Hudson, the world's longest pedestrian and bicycle bridge which spans the Hudson River, is connected within Ulster County trails.[20]. One point of argument is the proposed parking lot and bus turn around in the small residential village of Cold Brook. Dave began his radio career as a morning personality at WABY in Albany. On April 30, 2019, Democrat Patrick K. Ryan was elected in a special election by a margin of 74%-26%. More information and the application for the program can be found at, RELEASE_ Ulster County Climate Corps Internship Program Now Accepting Applications.pdf. Ryan, a native of Ulster Country, graduated from Kingston High School in 2000. A familiar political face arose from the brief scrum that was the three-way contest to replace former county executive Pat Ryan. Sign up below to find out about upcoming programs first. Michael P. Hein (born July 20, 1965) is an American politician who served as the 1st County Executive of Ulster County, serving until February 10, 2019 after having first been elected on November 4, 2008. Ulster Bank was founded as The Ulster Banking Company in Belfast, Ulster, in 1836, by a breakaway faction of shareholders in the newly formed National Bank of Ireland, which had been founded in 1835, who objected to the latter bank's plan to invest profits from the bank in London rather than in Belfast. [14] Metzger took office in 2023. Hein was reared by his parents on their farm in Esopus, New York and attended school in New Paltz. Michelle O'Neill, First Minister designate, addressed a full capacity audience for the Mid Ulster Sinn Fin Conference held on Wednesday in the Seamus Heaney Homeplace, in Bellaghy. [13] Ryan ran in the 18th congressional district in the 2022 general election after redistricting put most of Ulster County in that district. rokoszmost@gmail.com. Fri 9 Sep 2022 at 10:58. [11] This action by the agency which oversees the watershed feeding New York City's drinking water drew the attention of environmental groups and Ulster County residents, as well as that of County Executive Hein and many other local leaders. The only countywide elected officials were the county clerk (Nina Postupack has served since 2006), district attorney (Dave Clegg took office in 2020) and sheriff (Juan Figueroa took office in 2019). Ulster County Personnel DepartmentCivil Service Examination Announcement NON-REFUNDABLE FILING FEE $20.00Exception to Fee Requirement (See Below) ULSTER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE #76264 SHERIFF'S FISCAL ASSISTANT II PROMOTION EXAMINATIONLAST DATE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS: May 19, 2023EXAMINATION DATE: June 10, 2023SALARY: The starting salary is currently listed at $28.44 per Customers are being urged to move . In 1797, parts of Otsego and Ulster Counties were split off to create Delaware County.[A]. Applications are now open and being accepted on a rolling basis, with a limited number of positions available. "As we face the challenges of climate change, we must empower the next generation of leaders to build a more sustainable and resilient future," said Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger. Metzger garnered 64% of the vote at the Ulster County Democratic Committee convention in Kingston. WEC members threaten to turn to the stateover inadequate response to illegal dumping in Shady, Kingston receives grant for two fast-charging EV stations, Permit required for after-hours fishing in Saugerties parks, All New Paltz rentals now subject to single-hauler law, Despite concerns over tick-borne diseases, New Paltz approves no-mow May resolution, If you build it, they will come bike trails proposed at Cantine Field complex, Ulster County subsidizes squalor at well-known Kingston motel, The historic Wurts Street Bridge lives to span another day, Transgender students at New Paltz High School claim to experience frequent bullying and feel unsafe with locked gender-neutral bathrooms, The barn-burning of Kingston: Wednesday night honky-tonk draws spirited crowds, Installation of mural depicting Rocky the Christmas owl didnt go as planned, New Borscht Belt museum coming to Ellenville. This data is calculated using netizen feedback data. Perhaps thats wise. The median age was 38 years. Participants will be assigned to various County departments to help implement the County governments climate and sustainability initiatives. The Esopus Creek became contaminated with turbid water causing major problems to local farmers and residents as well as potentially damaging the aquatic ecosystem. Subscribe now. Submitted by emen on Thu, 2023-04-27 09:35. He previously served as the county executive of Ulster County, New York. [2] The county seat is Kingston. The motives of party operatives and the competence of the duly elected executive are beside the point. Participants must be age 16 & up, with no requirement that they are students. This page is not available in other languages. "Now the focus is really on November 8th. On April 30, Ryan defeated Republican nominee Jack Hayes in the special election to succeed Hein;[9] he took office on June 7, 2019. The county attorney must be confirmed by the county legislature. More information and the application for the program can be found at, https://ulstercountyny.gov/climatecorps2023, is a paid, project-based summer internship program. Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger signs an executive order detailing the county's climate goals at the Hudson River Maritime Museum in Kingston on Jan. 30, 2023. The Climate Corps offers young people a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in developing climate policies and programs while contributing to the County's efforts to meet our aggressive climate targets. All the decisions reached so far by the Charter Revision Commission are not binding, and there is no legal reason to prevent them from reversing any decision theyve voted on so far. Unlike Dutchess, while a designated successor Deputy County Executive Johanna Contreras would assume the Ulster County Executive's Office if Ryan leaves, it would only be for until a . James Quigley and Jen Metzger are running to fill the last year of Ryan's term. [19] Of the members of the County Legislature, 16 are part of the Democratic Caucus (15 affiliated with the Democratic Party and 1 unaffiliated), and 7 are part of the Republican Caucus (all 7 are affiliated with the Republican Party). The disenfranchisement of Ulster County voters was palpable. About 7.20% of families and 11.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.00% of those under age 18 and 8.70% of those age 65 or over. Interns will gain professional and practical experience in government, supplemented by skill-based training and guest speakers on topics related to the environment, project management, and public administration. Full-Time. At least two Democrats currently in elected office are considering a run. 1. Ulster County Planning Board Minutes - Wednesday, March 1, 2023 The Ulster County Planning Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. Restorative Justice & Community Empowerment Center Conference Room A 733 Broadway, Kingston, NY The Executive Committee Did Not Meet Chairman Boggess called the meeting to order and Mr. Doyle read the roll call. Zurhellen made the announcement during his weekly Veteran's Report on the Boris and Robyn Show on 101.5 WPDH. With an accelerated schedule this fall, party primaries were supplanted by an old-fashioned candidate selection process. Ulster County Youth Bureau Director Nina Dawson, who is organizing the event along with Kingston Rev. The eleven-member commission poised to address this problem needs only seven votes to get its recommendations on the ballot. He outperformed Biden's 2020 margin in the district by 0.8%. I just want to express my appreciation for fellow candidates, March Gallagher and Marc Rider, and really welcome the opportunity to work with them if I'm elected in November, Metzger added. KINGSTON, NY - The Ulster County Executives Office and Ulster County Department of Mental Health announced today that four projects have been chosen to receive an award from the Countys Opioid Settlement Fund allocation. Newly-elected Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger gave her first State of the County address Wednesday evening. In explaining his victory, political observers noted that Ryan campaigned strongly in favor of protecting abortion rights in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Kathleen Mihm is chair of the commission. The Democratic nominee won only in 1912, when Theodore Roosevelt and his Progressive Party split the Republican vote and gave a plurality to Woodrow Wilson, and in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson won every county in New York and carried Ulster County by 19.8 percentage points. We have to receive all language by August 7, says county elections commissioner Ashley Torres. Before joining WAMC, Dave was a reporter and anchor at WGY in Schenectady. Public transportation in Ulster County is provided by Trailways of New York to and from New York City and Albany, and along Routes 28 and 32, by Ulster County Area Transit on major state and U.S. road corridors in the county, and by Kingston Citibus in Kingston. 2015-2017: Co-Chair, Ulster County Community Energy Program Working Group. In the coming year, theres going to be the charter revision commission," she said. Submitted by emen on Thu, 2023-04-27 09:35, Submitted by emen on Wed, 2023-04-26 09:53. Two years later, Michael P. Hein, the last appointed county administrator, became Ulster's first elected county executive. (Tania Barricklo/Daily Freeman) KINGSTON, N.Y. On the sixth floor of . I'm incredibly humbled by the outpouring of support I've received from local leaders and members of Ulster County's many. . Friends of Jen MetzgerPO Box 224, Rosendale NY 12472, Campaign contact only:contact@jenmetzger.com, Official Ulster County Executive contact:ulstercountyny.gov/executive, Learn more about Jen's biography and experience . [22], In November 2022, Ryan contested the state's 18th district, which was changed from its previous configuration after redistricting. In a statement, Quigley said For too long the office of County Executive has been viewed as a birthright and used as a stepping stone for higher office. KINGSTON, NY - Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has signed a Local Law passed by the County Legislature to provide salary increases to County elected officials including the County Legislators, Clerk, Sheriff, Comptroller, and . Ulster County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. Kelleigh McKenzie, chair, Ulster County Democratic Party. It's important to me to hear from you--the best ideas come from the people we serve--and I encourage you to reach out to my office with your concerns. Much of it is within the Catskill Mountains and the Shawangunk Ridge. Currently, the Empire State Railway Museum is attempting to construct several storage tracks on their property for the railroad to store their equipment. Ryan narrowly defeated Molinaro by 2,858 votes, 51.1%48.8%,[19] which was considered an upset. It had no U.S. representative after Antonio Delgado resigned on May 25, 2022, to become lieutenant governor of New York. Watch on. [14][15], In October 2013, Hein included in his budget an amount totaling $642,000 that was to be earned by taking up tracks in an unused section of an almost 40-mile long corridor leased to a local tourist train company, the Catskill Mountain Railroad. Participants must be age 16 & up, with no requirement that they are students. There were 77,656 housing units at an average density of 69 per squaremile (27/km2). KINGSTON, NY - Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has announced a new Ulster County Climate Corps internship program to give young people hands-on experience developing climate policies and programs. [14][15], On September 9, 2022, Ryan stepped down as Ulster County Executive. More Hudson Valley news Posted: March 21, 2023. 7.6% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Explicit authority is granted to the county comptroller to audit public-benefit corporations and component units of county government. [17], After Delgado resigned from Congress on May 25, 2022, to become lieutenant governor of New York, Ryan announced that he would run in the special election to succeed Delgado. And we need to make very clear to that commission that they need to change the county executive vacancy section of the charter so that we dont end up in this situation again where its just the county committee members who get to choose the nominee and not the Democratic Party voters.. DATE:November 29, 2022TO:ALL COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND ELIGIBLE CANDIDATESFROM:Dawn Spader, Personnel Director244 Fair Street Kingston, New York 12401JOB VACANCY:Deputy County Executive / Permanent / Full-Time /BenefitedLOCATION:244 Fair Street, Kingston, NY 12401SALARY$129,675 (Annual) Submit resumes to: Dawn Spader dspa@co.ulster.ny.usDEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVEULSTER Quigley will run on the Republican and Conservative lines. The deputy county executive, Johanna Contreras, was sworn in as acting county executive that day. He served as the representative for New York's 19th congressional district from 2022 to 2023, having been elected in a special election.He previously served as the county executive of Ulster County, New York. 90.3% spoke English, 4.5% Spanish, 1.2% Italian, and 1.0% German as their first language. Please apply from Salary.com. ", The program pays $17/hr and requires a commitment of a minimum of two days per week, up to a possibility of four days per week. Kelleigh McKenzie, head of the Ulster County Democratic Committee, explained how the tally was counted. [15] In early 2019, Hein resigned to accept Governor Andrew Cuomo's appointment as commissioner of the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. Louth Ulster Bank customers, especially those whose six month notice period is coming to an end, are being warned they need to act now. Arguably the most consequential amendment anticipated to come out of this commission is a possible change to the order of succession when triggered by an outgoing county executive whose term has not expired. 2013-2018: Rosendale Town Councilmember. I've been working on solutions to these problems for many years. [17] The lease with the tourism train was supposed to end in May 2016, and Mr. Hein was working with the Ulster County Legislature and other entities to prepare for future uses of the corridor.[18]. KINGSTON, N.Y. On the sixth floor of the Ulster County Office Building, next to the water bottle filling station and among a series of other containers for plastics, paper and single-stream recycling is a bin for the countys newest recycling endeavor. Ulster County contains a large part of Catskill Park and the Catskill Forest Preserve. Prior to the creation of this position, the 2008 ratification by referendum of the Ulster County Charter, he was the Ulster County Administrator. The candidate will be chosen at a special convention next week. [7], Ryan served in the United States Army as a military intelligence officer from 2004 to 2009, including two tours in Iraq. Partisan of Kazantzakis. You can contact me at the phone number and email address listed here, and together, we can create a sustainable, resilient, thriving Ulster County that leaves no one behind. Without a primary, the numbers on the Republican side are even more damning. Many local communities are in disagreement the actions of the County and of the Rail Explorers. Males had a median income of $36,808 versus $27,086 for females. It is situated along the Hudson River. 26KINGSTON, N.Y. Recipients of the Ulster County CARES II Small Business Grant award program have been selected, with 42 small businesses and nonprofit . R.S.V.P. Applications are now open and being accepted on a rolling basis, with a limited number of positions available. Job ID: j202304250832449768435. Participants will be assigned to various County departments to help implement the County governments climate and sustainability initiatives. Metzger said Democrats will now come together ahead of the November election. Recipients of the Ulster County CARES II Small Business Grant award program have been announced, with 42 Ulster County small businesses and nonprofit organizations receiving grants. Hein became the deputy treasurer of Ulster County in 2003, and was appointed as county administrator in 2006. Submitted by emen on Fri, 2023-04-21 09:05, Submitted by emen on Mon, 2023-03-27 16:27, Submitted by emen on Mon, 2023-03-27 15:35. Anyone running for county executive has to have resided in Ulster County for three years. Ulster County Board of Elections. I encourage young people who are passionate about the environment and public service to apply for this exciting program.". Reimbursing up to $10,000 of court and attorney fees to any plaintiff who successfully sues the county government for breaching its charter. Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan announced Monday that he will run in the November election for the newly created 18th Congressional District, following the release a draft redistricting maps creat Ulster County. The lowest point is sea level along the Hudson River. As of the 2020 census, the population was 181,851. Ulster County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. Prior to that he hosted talk shows on WYJB and WROW, including the 1999 series of overnight radio broadcasts tracking the JonBenet Ramsey murder case with a cast of callers and characters from all over the world via the internet. 79 Hurley Ave, Suite 112, Kingston NY 12401 Phone: 845-334-5470 | Fax: 845-334-5434 Hours: M-F 9am-5pm elections@co.ulster.ny.us. The programs six projects are aligned with the New York State, program actions as well as County Executive Metzger's. Zurhellen became a household name in 2019 when he spent the summer walking the entire length of the country. The program pays $17/hr and requires a commitment of a minimum of two days per week, up to a possibility of four days per week. The County also includes more than 40 miles (64km) of rail trails along the Hudson Valley Rail Trail, Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, and O&W Rail Trail. Early life, education and career []. In 1683, the Duke of York created 12 counties in his province, one of which was Ulster County, named after Prince James, Duke of York (later King James II of England) whose subsidiary titles included Earl of Ulster. In 2004, John Kerry defeated George W. Bush, 54%43%; in 2008, Barack Obama defeated John McCain, 61%37%; in 2012, Obama defeated Mitt Romney, 60%37%; in 2016, Hillary Clinton defeated Donald Trump, 52%41%; and in 2020, Joe Biden defeated Trump, 60%39%. The charter as it was created in 2006 was not envisioned to be a document perpetually tinkered with by a group of unelected people. June 6, 2023, from Noon to 2:00 P.M. at the Rosendale Community Center, 1055 Route 32, Rosendale, NY. The first election for the newly created position was the same day as the presidential election. The term runs through 2023. The candidates are set for November's Ulster County Executive race. [13] After enlisting the help of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the New York State Attorney General's office, Hein brought an end to these releases and forced New York City DEP to pay for an independent damage assessment in order to evaluate the impact of their actions. 2013-2018: Executive Director, Citizens for Local Power 2010-2012: Rosendale Deputy Town Supervisor The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.03. You can contact me at the phone number and email address listed here, and together, we can create a sustainable, resilient, thriving Ulster County that leaves no one behind. In the summer of 2016, it was announced that the Catskill Mountain Railroad would be allowed to continue its operations between Kingston and Hurley, as well as Phoenicia and Boiceville. He became the second executive of Ulster County since it adopted a county charter in 2008. Ulster County Climate Corps' Internship Program Now Accepting Applications, - Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has announced a new Ulster County Climate Corps internship program to give young people hands-on experience developing climate policies and programs. For every 100 females, there were 99.10 males. The Stallions won the 2021 PGCBL Championship.[22]. Born and raised in Albany, hes been involved in nearly every aspect of local radio since 1981.
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