Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Ulster County approves transfer of 21 Elizabeth St. to county housing corporation amid sharp floor debate
Summary
The Legislature voted 19-4 to authorize transfer of county-owned property at 21 Elizabeth St., Kingston, to the Ulster County Housing Development Corporation to create limited affordable homeownership units; the measure drew criticism over past purchase decisions, use of ARPA funds, parking and lottery selection.
Ulster County legislators on July 15 approved Resolution 3-38, authorizing steps to transfer county-owned property at 21 Elizabeth Street in Kingston to the Ulster County Housing Development Corporation for affordable homeownership. The measure passed 19-4 after extended floor debate over the property's purchase and program design.
Supporters framed the transfer as a rare opportunity to convert county-held property into homeownership for low- and moderate-income residents. Legislator Collins called the project "the first of its kind in Ulster County" and said affordable home ownership "is…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
