Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan Signs 2020 Budget Giving Residents a Tax Decrease
Posted December 12, 2019
2020 Budget includes programs and initiatives aligned with Ryan’s top five priorities
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Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan Announces Appointment of Evelyn Wright as Deputy County Executive
Posted December 11, 2019KINGSTON, N.Y. - County Executive Patrick K. Ryan announced today the appointment of Dr. Evelyn Wright to be Deputy County Executive. Dr. Wright is an economist, energy analyst and has worked as a consultant for energy policy for local, state, and national governments and environmental organizations. She is also the founder of Commonwealth Hudson Valley, promoting a more just, democratic, and sustainable economy in the Hudson Valley and beyond. She holds a PhD in Ecological Economics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Dr.
Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan Appoints Tomasine Oliphant to Lead the Office of Employment and Training
Posted December 10, 2019KINGSTON, N.Y. - County Executive Patrick K. Ryan announced today the appointment of Tomasine Oliphant to be the new Director of the Ulster County Office of Employment and Training. Oliphant comes to this role with extensive higher education and experience in social work and leadership, previously serving as a Student Resource Navigator at Dutchess County Community College where she supported students in need with college and job search processes.
Statement from County Executive Pat Ryan on Karolys Dumping Site State Supreme Court Decision
Posted December 7, 2019KINGSTON, N.Y. - “I applaud the recent decision in State Supreme Court regarding Joseph Karolys. His reckless actions have threatened the health and public safety of the residents of Saugerties. This decision will allow us to take the necessary steps against someone who has shown deep disdain for their neighbors, the environment, and the law. As County Executive, I will not stand by idly as someone pollutes and disrespects our community. Ulster County will not now or ever tolerate dumping and those who wish to pollute our County.
County Executive Pat Ryan Announces the Opening of the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Posted December 6, 2019KINGSTON, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan announced that the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is now open. HEAP makes funding available to help seniors age sixty and over and low-income and working families pay their heating bills.
