KINGSTON – Saying the use of propane
to fuel Ulster County vehicle is neither environmentally nor fiscally
sound, County Executive Michael Hein vetoed the measure on Friday.
Hein said there are far better alternative fuels that could be used including
plug-in electric and biodiesel vehicles.
Hein, seated, signs his veto
message as environmentalists who support his position look on
“My administration has been consistent throughout this issue,
moving forward with initiatives like biodiesel fuel for our bus fleet
and installing the most robust network of electric vehicle charging stations
through the region,” the county executive said. “Relying on
science and standing with the taxpayers, Ulster County government has
earned a reputation as one of the most thoughtful, environmentally friendly
counties in the State of New York.”
The county’s environmental coordinator, Amanda LaValle, presented
Hein with her position
paper on why propone should be rejected.
The county legislature earlier this week approved a measure to retrofit
five sheriff’s office transport vans to propane in a pilot project.
It is known if lawmakers will attempt to override Hein’s veto.
