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Ulster County Legislator

District 9

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The county legislature is the county's lawmaking body; it adopts the county budget and local laws.

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Herbert W. Litts III

Republican, Conservative

The gist

  • Opposes legislature resolutions on federal issues.
  • Supported seeking state help before funding the clerk's shield-law defense.
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  1. Opposes legislature resolutions on federal issues.

    Ulster lawmakers clash over harmful impacts of Big, Beautiful Bill; Resolution passes 14-8

    News coverage · Mid Hudson News · midhudsonnews.com

    “We spend hours and hours speaking on memorializing resolutions that are outside the purview of this governing body.”

  2. Supported seeking state help before funding the clerk's shield-law defense.

    Ulster lawmakers approve $50K for clerk's legal defense in Texas abortion shield law case

    News coverage · Mid Hudson News · midhudsonnews.com

    “I want to know whether the state of New York is going to provide help to the county with these lawsuits.”

Amy Dooley

Democratic, Working FamiliesIncumbent

The gist

  • Supports keeping the West Park Post Office.
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  1. Supports keeping the West Park Post Office.

    Elect Amy Dooley

    Campaign website · Friends of Amy Dooley · electamydooley.com

    “advocating for the West Park Post Office”

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