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Ulster County Legislature approves $740,000 bond for Golden Hill renovations over four 'no' votes
Summary
Legislators voted 18–4 March 18 to authorize up to $740,000 in bonds to fund interior renovations of the Golden Hill Office Building; four legislators recorded 'No' votes and one member was absent.
The Ulster County Legislature on March 18 adopted Bond Resolution 143 to authorize interior renovations of the Golden Hill Office Building in Kingston at a maximum estimated cost of $740,000 and to authorize issuance of $740,000 in bonds to pay the costs.
The measure passed 18–4. The minutes record the 'No' votes as Legislators Kovacs, Lopez, Minority Leader Kevin Roberts and Legislator Richard Walls; Legislator Sperry was listed as absent. The bond authorization was presented as a capital project amendment and included in the 2026 capital fund budget.
Why it matters: The bond will fund interior renovations to a county-owned office building in Kingston and requires the Legislature’s authorization to issue debt. Dissenters did not give their reasons in the session minutes; the record shows recorded no votes but does not include floor debate in the minutes on the substance of the renovation.
What’s next: With legislative approval, the county may proceed with the capital project and bond issuance subject to standard county financial procedures and any required administrative steps. The minutes do not specify construction timelines or contractors for the renovations.
Attribution: Vote tallies and recorded 'No' votes are taken from the official meeting minutes.
