County
Ulster County Legislator
District 22
- Vote for
- 1
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The county legislature is the county's lawmaking body; it adopts the county budget and local laws.
Taxes & budget
Robert DrakeDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Peter FriedelRepublican
- Opposes raising local taxes, including the "Fair Tax" proposal.
Public safety
Robert DrakeDemocratic, Working Families
- Supports building emergency radio towers to close coverage gaps.
Peter FriedelRepublican
No documented position found.
Housing
Robert DrakeDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Peter FriedelRepublican
- Supports regulating short-term rentals.
- Pledges to address housing scarcity and costs.
Roads & infrastructure
Robert DrakeDemocratic, Working Families
- Pledges to improve flood resiliency and lower flood insurance costs.
Peter FriedelRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Robert DrakeDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Peter FriedelRepublican
- Opposes lithium battery storage sites in District 22.
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