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Legislature rejects right-to-cross for Tesla charger under Ulster & Delaware corridor in 3–3 tie
Summary
A resolution to grant Tesla the right to cross the Ulster & Delaware Railroad Corridor to install an underground power conduit for chargers failed on a 3–3 vote after legislators voiced concerns about optics and vendor choice; staff said the county would be able to grant similar rights to other companies in the future.
The Ulster County Legislature on March 18 considered Resolution No. 91, a proposal to grant Tesla Inc. the right to cross the county-owned Ulster & Delaware Railroad Corridor to run an underground conduit supplying power to electric vehicle chargers at Kingston Plaza. The resolution failed in a 3–3 tie.
Why it matters: The measure would have allowed an underground power line to pass under county-owned railroad property and supply fast chargers proposed at the plaza. Supporters said the crossing would be installed by directional boring at no cost to the county and could benefit plaza…
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