KINGSTON – Acting Ulster County Executive Johanna Contreras has signed the county’s 2023 budget of some $381 million.
The spending plan includes a three percent decrease in the tax levy and continues essential services including emergency management, social services, environmental health, transportation, and public safety, includes funding to support a crisis stabilization center, enhanced mental health services, expanded childcare eligibility and a pilot program to provide home energy assistance.
“Ulster County’s continued strong financial position allows us to make critical investments toward our community’s well-being, while providing the largest property tax decrease in 40 years,” said Contreras.
County Legislature Chairwoman Tracey Bartels said the budget is “fiscally responsible (and) makes long-term investments in critical infrastructure and essential services while reducing taxes by three percent.”
She said it also “fosters continued economic growth (and) provides expanded resources to promote safe, healthy communities and better serve our senior citizens.”
