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Ulster County approves five‑year sales tax sharing deal amid town predictability concerns
Summary
The legislature approved a five‑year sales tax agreement with the City of Kingston by a 16–6 vote after debate over a Medicaid contingency, discretionary 'excess' sharing language and whether to pursue a shorter term. Supporters said it raises the towns' baseline to 3.5%; critics said it leaves ambiguity.
The Ulster County Legislature approved Resolution 6 on Feb. 17 authorizing the chair to execute a five‑year sales tax sharing agreement with the City of Kingston and towns and villages after extended floor debate and a recorded vote of 16–6.
Supporters said the agreement raises the towns’ guaranteed baseline from 3% to 3.5% and establishes a mechanism for towns to share in excess sales tax revenue (up to 12% discretionary allocation). "This new sales tax sharing agreement strikes the right…
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