Ulster County Legislature Passes Resolution in Support of the Ulster County For Fair Taxes Act

KINGSTON, NY – On Tuesday night, in a packed legislative session, the Ulster County Legislature voted 15- 8 on a resolution supporting the Ulster County for Fair Taxes Act. 47 Ulster County Residents signed up to speak in favor of the tax plan that would fill gaps in Medicaid and SNAP funding created by federal cuts to the services.

The measure approves a Home Rule request for the proposed Ulster County for Fair Taxes Act, legislation sponsored in Albany by Michelle Hinchey and Sarahana Shrestha.

“People are hungry for this,” said Jenna Goldstein, the Ulster County community organizer for For The Many, at a rally ahead of the vote. “Tonight’s the vote, and the number of people who turned out to show their support proves there is a real appetite out there to tax the rich.”