Ulster County Charter Proposal

The League of Women Voters^®
of the Mid-Hudson Region

PROPOSAL NUMBER ONE
COUNTY PROPOSITION NUMBER ONE

Shall the County of Ulster, State of New
York, adopt A Local Law Adopting a
County Charter form of Government for
the County of Ulster, State of New York
(Introductory Local Law No. 2 of 2006)?

The League of Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region is in favor of the proposal. See our Comments to the Ulster County Legislature August 23, 2006 presented by President Jean McGarry
Frequently Asked Questions about the Proposed Ulster County Charter
A Guide to Understanding The Proposed UC Charter published by Citizens for Good Government.
For the legislature's Charter Highlights, click HERE
For a full text of the proposed charter, click HERE
WHAT'S IT GOING TO COST? Ulster County released a comparative study and found that the per capita spending for general government and found that Ulster County currently is 18.76% higher in Ulster County than 8 similar counties with a County Executive. Click HERE for the report. The Proposed Charter offers the county an opportunity to achieve greater efficiencies and fiscal prudence. Ultimately, what government costs is what the voters permit.

When you vote, be sure to look to the upper left corner of the ballot for Proposition One.
Click HERE for our Local Voters Guide

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