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Ulster County committee approves Tesla crossing at Kingston plaza over protest votes, 4‑3
Summary
The Ulster County Legislature committee approved a right‑of‑way crossing for Tesla at the Hannaford/Kingston plaza to install vehicle chargers; three legislators cast protest 'no' votes citing concerns about Tesla's corporate practices while others cited public charging access.
The Ulster County Legislature's Economic Development, Planning, Education, Employment, Arts & Agriculture Committee voted 4‑3 on March 4 to authorize a right‑of‑way crossing across the Ulster & Delaware Railroad corridor near Mile 0.308 in Kingston so Tesla Inc. can install charging equipment at the Hannaford plaza.
The vote followed extended discussion in which several legislators framed their 'no' votes as symbolic protest against Tesla and its leadership rather than because of the crossing permit itself. Legislator Hewitt said she voted no for that reason: “I was a no because I don't wanna support Tesla.” Vice Mayor Stewart…
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