This past Thursday I had the pleasure to hear Ulster County Executive Mike Hein delivering the 2015 State of the County Address.

Here are the accomplishments and initiatives listed in a take-home leaflet:

Environment
• Net Carbon Neutral County Government
• 4 Megawatt Solar Energy Proposal
• Electric Car Charging Stations
• UCAT Bus Fleet Conversion to Biodiesel
• 100% Renewable Electric Energy

Social Responsibility
• Anti-Domestic Violence Smartphone App
• Enhanced Child and Senior Protections
• Mobile Mental Health Team
• Animal Abuse Registry
• Veterans Monument of Honor
• No SUNY Ulster Tuition Increase
• Innovative Job Training Programs

Infrastructure
• $10 million Investment in Infrastructure
• Geo-Stabilization Technology
• Overhaul of County Bridge Planning Process
• Enhanced Focus on Pedestrian Usage, Structural Repair and System Safety

Fiscal Responsibility
• 2015 County Property Tax Reduction
• Proposed 2016 County Property Tax Reduction
• Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund
• “Ellenville Million” Initiative
• Shovel Ready Proposal at Former County Jail
• $28 Million in State CFA Economic Development Funding Over the Last Four Years

If anything above piques your interest, please share your thoughts…
Comment away!

– Jon Dogar-Marinesco