Town of Ulster Democrats
The Town of Ulster Democratic Committee is the local political committee of the Democratic party. A big part of our role is to foster engagement with Democratic party members in the Town of Ulster. We identify candidates to run at the county and local levels and support the Ulster County Democratic Committee as well as state and federal candidates. Learn more.
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Our 2025 Goals
Increase engagement in local government
Increase Democratic voter turnout
"All politics is local!"
Why should you get involved?
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To make sure your voice is heard
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Democracy is THE defining value of the United States
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It affects your daily life: potholes in the street, local zoning laws, development projects, parks and green spaces…
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Knowledge is power. How does someone’s idea become a law? It starts at home.
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Be the change. You, yes you, can have an impact.
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Local politics set precedence for what happens at the state and national levels
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Hold politicians accountable
County Legislator
County legislators:
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Work together to establish county laws and policies
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Oversee budget and operations of county government
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Represent one of the 23 new legislative districts (LD) that make up Ulster County
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Following the 2020 US Census, district boundaries were redrawn in 2022 and as a result of redistricting the Town of Ulster is now divided into three legislative districts - LD3, LD4, & LD8.
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Having multiple legislators representing our town's citizens means we have to work even harder to get our voices heard. If you are a Democrat in the town of Ulster, we encourage you to get involved with our committee.
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Our current legislators are:
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LD3: Jason Kovacs (R)
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LD4: Eric Kitchen (R)
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LD8: Joe Donaldson (D)
Visit the Ulster County Board of Elections website to view all district maps.
Town Supervisor (elected)
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James Quigley, III ( R )
Town Council (elected)
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Clayton VanKleek, Deputy Supervisor (U)
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Anna Hayner (R)
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Maryann DeGroodt (R)
Town Clerk (elected)
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Suzanne Reavy (R)
Town Justices (elected)
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Susan Kesick (R)
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Kelly Flood-Myers (R)​
Highway Superintendent (elected)
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Frank Petramale (R).
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Local elections are held in odd numbered years. ​ The Town Board meets every first and third Thursday of the month at 7pm at Town Hall (1 Town Hall Drive). These meetings are open to the public. ​
The Town of Ulster is in the heart of the Hudson Valley within easy reach of the Catskill Mountains and is known as the “Business Hub” of Ulster County.​ But the Town of Ulster is far more than strip malls and car dealerships. It stretches from the Hudson to the Rondout, like a necklace around the City of Kingston, and incorporates such diverse areas as the Kingston-Ulster Airport, Seed Song Farm, and the historic hamlet of Eddyville, where the D&H canal reached tidewater at the Rondout Creek. We have two beautiful parks - Robert Post Park and Charles Rider Park -that offer pavilions for private events and beautiful views of the Hudson River, and three smaller parks for sporting activities and enjoying the great outdoors. Conveniently located, we have easy access to skiing, fishing, boating, hiking, theatre, music, historical sites, shopping, fall colors, summer festivals, county fairs and much, much more.​
