KINGSTON, N.Y. – As a part of his Green New Deal for Ulster County plan, Ulster County Executive Patrick Ryan announced Friday that businesses and job seekers can find out more about the program at https://gnd.ulstercountyny.gov.
The county also released two documentary-style mini-films to promote green economic opportunities. The videos feature Bread Alone’s Nels Leader, who shares why Ulster County is the perfect place for your green business (WATCH HERE) and Saugerties resident Desireé Lyle, who shares her journey building a green career in Ulster County (WATCH HERE).
Ryan released his Green New Deal plan for Ulster County on Thursday. The report consists of over 30 goals and targets makes Ulster the first county in the state and among the first in the nation to release a comprehensive Green New Deal plan.
“As we continue to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, laying the foundations for a green, equitable economy is one of the most critical steps we can take to rebuild, realign, and reinvigorate our communities,” said Ryan. “A Green New Deal allows us to stabilize our climate, transition to clean energy and protect and regenerate our natural resources, all while doing the work to undo generations of economic and environmental injustice and create opportunity for everyone.”
