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Ulster County hears 39 public speakers on proposed Fair Taxes Act, takes no action
Summary
Thirty‑nine residents spoke about a proposed county-level income surtax on high‑income residents at a June 16 hearing; the Legislature recorded broad public comment but took no action on Resolution No. 295. Supporters and opponents addressed the body during the public‑comment period.
The Ulster County Legislature on June 16 heard extensive public comment on a proposed home rule request—Resolution No. 295—that would authorize state legislation permitting the county to impose an income tax surcharge on high‑income residents. The Legislature recorded 39 public speakers during the evening’s public‑comment period; the transcript lists a mix of residents and community members both supporting and opposing the proposal.
The proposal, filed as a home rule request in support of Senate Bill S10532 and Assembly Bill A11460, was the focus of substantial public turnout. The transcript’s public‑comment roster shows many speakers explicitly listed as supporting the Fair Taxes Act and many others listed as opposed; some speakers sought amendments or raised procedural concerns about related Resolution No. 331 (rules on petition signatures to discharge items).
The minutes and clerk’s report show the Legislature did not take final action on Resolution No. 295 at the June 16 meeting; meeting materials record the item as “no action taken.” The record does not include floor debate excerpts or direct quotes explaining members’ votes on the resolution. The clerk’s minutes list the names of the 39 registered speakers and indicate additional written comments were submitted.
Because the Legislature recorded no final vote on Resolution No. 295, the proposal’s next steps are not specified in the meeting minutes. The Legislature’s next regular session is scheduled for July 14, 2026, when members may reintroduce or further refer the matter to committee.
