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Committee schedules hearing on compensation committee changes after debate over midterm raises for legislators

5411000 · June 13, 2025
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Summary

The committee set a July 15 public hearing on a proposed local law affecting the Periodic Compensation Review Committee and whether the legislature can change legislator salaries midterm; the vote was 5–2 and drew a mix of support and objections.

The Ulster County Laws, Rules, and Government Services Committee on June 12 voted to set a public hearing for July 15 on proposed Local Law No. 8 of 2025, which would amend charter and Administrative Code provisions related to the Periodic Compensation Review Committee and the process for legislative salary adjustments.

Committee discussion included objections…

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