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Ulster County Legislature approves wide set of contracts and local laws after heated debate; public raises landfill, oversight and union concerns
Summary
The Feb. 18 Ulster County Legislature meeting included sustained public opposition to a proposed landfill in Wawarsing, debate over living-wage exemptions for youth employment, a tight vote on midterm salary increases for elected officials, approvals for the Golden Hill housing project and multiple sheriff contracts and appointments.
The Ulster County Legislature on Feb. 18, 2025, approved a range of contracts, bond authorizations and two local laws after extended debate and a robust public-comment period that focused heavily on a proposed landfill in Wawarsing and calls for oversight of county-contracted social services.
Public commenters filled the resolution-period comment docket to oppose proposed landfill siting near Milk Road and Brown Road, urging support for Legislator Craig Lopez’s resolution opposing a dump at either location. "You protect the air, you protect the water, and you support Mr. Lopez's resolution," Lauren Salve said, describing proximity to the proposed site and urging legislative action. Multiple speakers raised environmental, public-health and property-value concerns, and several referenced a similar resolution passed by the Sullivan County Legislature.
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