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Brian Cahill

District No. 4 - Town of Kingston, Town of Ulster

Brian Cahill

District No. 4 - Town of Kingston, Town of Ulster

Brian was born and raised in Kingston in a politically active family. He has lived in district 4 in the Town of Ulster for over 40 years. Brian is married with one adult daughter. Brian raised his family here, his daughter went to school here. Brian has worked at IBM ... Read Full Biography

Brian was born and raised in Kingston in a politically active family. He has lived in district 4 in the Town of Ulster for over 40 years. Brian is married with one adult daughter. Brian raised his family here, his daughter went to school here. Brian has worked at IBM for over 35 years where he is a development engineer. For 10 years, he worked down the street from his house at IBM in Ulster before it closed. In Brian’s previous tenure as a County Legislator they introduced the County Charter and ensured a smooth transition to the new form of Government. The new Legislature brought many innovations into the County Government including a greater environmental awareness by creating a Department of the Environment. They also introduced employee background checks, no smoking on county properties policy, attempted the first plastic shopping bag ban which finally passed 10 years later. Brian will focus on Economic Development and improving efficiencies using data analysis in county operations in the coming term while actively participating in all aspects of the County Legislature.

Previous Legislative experience:

  • Ulster County Legislature 2006 -2009
  • Ulster County Legislature Majority Leader 2008-2009

Brian has served on several boards over the years including:

  • UC – Ethics Board
  • UC –  Inter-agency on Domestic Violence
  • UC –  Economic Development Board
  • UC –  Commission on Periodic Compensation Review
  • Town of Ulster –  Town Hall Committee
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Records & Legislation

Past Committees & Leadership

2022-2023: Chair, Economic Development, Planning, Education, Employment, Arts, and Agriculture

2020-2021: Chair, Economic Development, Tourism, Housing, Planning & Transit Committee

2008-2009: Ulster County Legislature, Majority Leader

2006-2009: Ulster County Legislature 

Party Information

Enrollment
Democrat

AffiliationDemocrat
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Attendance

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Voting Record

December 19, 2023 - No Committee Assigned
1 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
December 18, 2023 - Ulster County Legislature
77 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
December 18, 2023 - No Committee Assigned
1 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
December 12, 2023 - 2022-2023 Term: Ways and Means Committee
66 Yes|4 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
November 29, 2023 - 2022-2023 Term: Ways and Means Committee
58 Yes|26 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
November 14, 2023 - Ulster County Legislature
69 Yes|4 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
November 8, 2023 - 2022-2023 Term: Ways and Means Committee
62 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
October 17, 2023 - Ulster County Legislature
41 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
September 19, 2023 - Ulster County Legislature
75 Yes|1 No| 1 Abstained| 0 No Vote
September 12, 2023 - 2022-2023 Term: Ways and Means Committee
48 Yes|2 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
August 15, 2023 - Ulster County Legislature
41 Yes|1 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
August 8, 2023 - 2022-2023 Term: Ways and Means Committee
31 Yes|2 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
July 18, 2023 - Ulster County Legislature
43 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
July 18, 2023 - No Committee Assigned
2 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
June 13, 2023 - Ulster County Legislature
46 Yes|3 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
June 13, 2023 - No Committee Assigned
1 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
May 16, 2023 - Ulster County Legislature
105 Yes|0 No| 1 Abstained| 0 No Vote
May 16, 2023 - No Committee Assigned
1 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
April 18, 2023 - Ulster County Legislature
93 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
April 11, 2023 - 2022-2023 Term: Ways and Means Committee
55 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
March 21, 2023 - Ulster County Legislature
45 Yes|1 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
March 8, 2023 - 2022-2023 Term: Ways and Means Committee
1 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
March 7, 2023 - 2022-2023 Term: Ways and Means Committee
40 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
February 14, 2023 - Ulster County Legislature
67 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
February 7, 2023 - 2022-2023 Term: Ways and Means Committee
57 Yes|1 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
January 23, 2023 - Ulster County Legislature
2 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
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Resolutions

Resolution No. 704

Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $565,000.00 Entered Into By The County – Medium Giant – Department Of Tourism

Resolution No. 700

Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Enter Into An Agreement With The Ulster County Soil And Water Conservation District For The 2024 Appropriation – Ulster County Legislature

Resolution No. 699

Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Execute An Agreement With Cornell Cooperative Extension Association Of Ulster County For 2024 Appropriations – Ulster County Legislature

Resolution No. 698

Authorizing The 2024 Appropriation For The Ulster County Libraries Program – Ulster County Legislature

Resolution No. 693

Appointing Member To The Ulster County Planning Board – Village Of Ellenville

Resolution No. 669.1

Amending Resolution No. 488 Of 2015, Establishing A Policy For “Rail with Trail” Along The County-Owned Ulster And Delaware Railroad Corridor

Resolution No. 669

Amending Resolution No. 488 Of 2015, Establishing A Policy For “Rail with Trail” Along The County-Owned Ulster And Delaware Railroad Corridor

Resolution No. 609

Approving The Execution Of A Contract Amendment For $7,696.00, Causing The Aggregate Contract Plus Amendment Amount To Be In Excess Of $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – Flint Media Inc. – Tourism

Resolution No. 608

Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $340,000.00 Entered Into By The County – United Way of Ulster County Inc. – Office Of Employment And Training

Resolution No. 606

Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $840,000.00 Entered Into By The County – MHV BF Developer LLC D/B/A MHV Development – Department Of Economic Development

Resolution No. 605

Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $92,532.00 Entered Into By The County – Hudson House Events, LLC D/B/A The Hudson House & Distillery – Department Of Economic Development

Resolution No. 562

Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $74,000.00 Entered Into By The County – HR&A Advisors, Inc. – Department Of Planning

Resolution No. 561.2

Authorizing The Chair Of The Legislature To Execute A Memorandum Of Agreement Between The United States Environmental Protection Agency And Ulster County, New York Regarding The Hertel Landfill Site, A Foreclosure Eligible Parcel – Department Of Planning

Resolution No. 545

Confirming Reappointment Of Member To The Ulster County Community College Board Of Trustees

Resolution No. 537.2 of 2022

WITHDRAWN BY SPONSOR - Requesting That The Ulster County Commission On Reapportionment Reconvene As Soon As Practicable

Resolution No. 485

Designating The Ulster County Department Of Tourism As The Official Tourism Promotion Agency Of Ulster County – Department Of Tourism

Resolution No. 484

Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $172,243.56 Entered Into By The County – Foursquare Integrated Transportation Planning, Inc. – Department Of Planning

Resolution No. 483

Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $78,188.00 Entered Into By The County – Transpo Group USA, Inc. – Department Of Planning

Resolution No. 482

Authorizing A Memorandum Of Agreement With The Village Of New Paltz To Provide Water To The Ulster County Veterans’ Cemetery –Veterans’ Service Agency

Resolution No. 481

Authorizing Engineering And Preliminary Design Expenses For Golden Hill Transportation Improvements, In And For The County Of Ulster, New York, At A Maximum Estimated Cost Of $52,000.00, And Authorizing The Issuance Of $52,000.00 Bonds Of Said County To Pay The Cost Thereof

Resolution No. 480

Amending The 2023 - 2027 Capital Improvement Program – Establishing Capital Project No. 677 Golden Hill Transportation Improvements – Amending The 2023 Capital Fund Budget – Department Of Planning

Resolution No. 479.2

Authorizing The Ulster County Executive To Execute A Contract With The New York State Empire State Development Corporation For State Funding For The Implementation Of Restore New York Communities Initiative Grants, Amending The 2023 Ulster County Budget – Department Of Economic Development

Resolution No. 479

Authorizing The Ulster County Executive To Execute A Contract With The New York State Empire State Development Corporation For State Funding For The Implementation Of Restore New York Communities Initiative Grants, Amending The 2023 Ulster County Budget – Department Of Economic Development

Resolution No. 470

Authorizing The Submittal Of An Application To The Federal Highway Administration For Funding Under The PROTECT Grant Program – Department Of Planning

Resolution No. 442

Authorizing The Office Of Employment And Training To Submit An Application To The New York State Office Of Strategic Workforce Pay For Performance Grant Program: Operating Grants – Office Of Employment And Training

Resolution No. 441

Authorizing The Ulster County Executive To Execute A Contract With The New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation Represented By The Office Of Community Renewal, For Federal Funding For The Implementation Of Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) And Amending The 2023 Ulster County Budget – Department Of Economic Development

Resolution No. 440

Confirming Appointment Of Kevin Lynch As Director Of Economic Development

Resolution No. 439

Authorizing The Execution Of Sub-Lease Agreement With The Ulster County Economic Development Alliance, Inc. For Space At The Work Force Innovation Center Located At iPark87 In The Town Of Ulster – Department Of Public Works (Buildings & Grounds)

Resolution No. 382.1

Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Execute Various Agreements To Fulfill Requirements For Grant Funding Through The New York State Climate Smart Communities Program For Renewable Energy Equipment At The Golden Hill Housing Site – Department Of Planning

Resolution No. 381.1

Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Execute An Agreement With The New York State Department Of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) To Accept Grant Funds For The Golden Hill Renewable Energy Project - Amending The 2023 Ulster County Budget – Department Of Planning

Resolution No. 380

Authorizing The Inclusion Of Additional Lands In Agricultural Districts Within Ulster County As Recommended By The Ulster County Agricultural And Farmland Protection Board – Department Of Planning

Resolution No. 379

Reappointing Member And Appointing Alternate Member To The Ulster County Planning Board – Town Of Lloyd

Resolution No. 373

Adopting Proposed Local Law No. 5 Of 2023, A Local Law Amending Chapter 216 Of The Code Of The County Of Ulster, Human Rights, In Relation To Gender Expression

Resolution No. 335

Authorizing The Design And Installation Of Wayfinding Signage At The Ulster County Community College Campus At SUNY Ulster, In And For The County Of Ulster, New York, At A Maximum Estimated Cost Of $250,000.00, And Authorizing The Issuance Of $250,000.00 Bonds Of Said County To Pay The Cost Thereof

Resolution No. 334

Establishing Capital Project No. 672 SUNY Ulster – Wayfinding - Amending The 2023 Capital Fund Budget – SUNY Ulster

Resolution No. 333

Authorizing The Purchase Of Construction And Maintenance Equipment At Ulster County Community College - SUNY Ulster, In And For The County Of Ulster, New York, At A Maximum Estimated Cost Of $300,000.00, And Authorizing The Issuance Of An Aggregate $300,000.00 Bonds Of Said County To Pay The Cost Thereof

Resolution No. 332

Approving An Increase In Funding For Capital Project No. 541 - SUNY Ulster – Facilities Equipment, And Amending The 2023 Ulster County Capital Fund – Ulster County Community College

Resolution No. 331.1

Approving The 2023-2024 Ulster County Community College Budget – SUNY Ulster

Resolution No. 331

Approving The 2023-2024 Ulster County Community College Budget – SUNY Ulster

Resolution No. 329

Authorizing The Continuation Of Agricultural District No. 2 – Wallkill River – Towns Of Esopus, Gardiner, New Paltz, Plattekill, Rosendale, Shawangunk, And The Village Of New Paltz – Department Of Planning

Resolution No. 319

Setting A Public Hearing On The Tentative Budget Of Ulster County Community College For The Year 2023 – 2024 To Be Held On Tuesday, June 13, 2023 At 7:05 PM

Resolution No. 310

Setting A Public Hearing On Proposed Local Law No. 5 Of 2023, A Local Law Amending Chapter 216 Of The Code Of The County Of Ulster, Human Rights, In Relation To Gender Expression, To Be Held On Tuesday, June 13, 2023 At 7:25 PM

Resolution No. 289

Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $1,750,000.00 Entered Into By The County – RUPCO, Inc. – Department of Planning

Resolution No. 288

Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $1,500,000.00 Entered Into By The County – RUPCO, Inc. – Department of Planning

Resolution No. 286

Scheduling A Public Hearing As Required Under Article 25AA Of The Agriculture And Markets Law, On The Addition Of Lands To Agricultural Districts, To Be Held June 13, 2023 At 7:20 PM, Or As Soon Thereafter As The Public Can Be Heard, And Providing Direct Notice To Affected Municipalities – Department Of Planning

Resolution No. 285

Authorizing The Chair Of The Legislature To Execute An Intermunicipal Agreement With SUNY New Paltz To Provide Entrepreneurial And Business Recruitment And Support

Resolution No. 162

Appointing Alternate Member To The Ulster County Planning Board – Town Of Ulster

Resolution No. 161

Appointing Member To The Ulster County Planning Board – Town Of New Paltz

Resolution No. 160

Resolution No. 159

Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $646,632.00 Entered Into By The County – Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. – Department Of Planning

Resolution No. 158

Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $1,750,000.00 Entered Into By The County – Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Department of Planning

Resolution No. 156

Approving And Executing A Five-Year Collective Bargaining Agreement Dated September 1, 2022 Through August 31, 2027 Between The County Of Ulster And The Organization Of Professional And Administrative Personnel (OPAP) – Ulster County Community

Resolution No. 155.2

WITHDRAWN BY SPONSORS - Setting A Public Hearing On The Sale And/Or Transfer Of Lands Owned By Ulster County Located At 701 Grant Avenue, Lake Katrine (Town of Ulster), To Be Held On Tuesday, May 16, 2023 At 7:15 PM

Resolution No. 155.1

Setting A Public Hearing On The Sale And/Or Transfer Of Lands Owned By Ulster County Located At 701 Grant Avenue, Lake Katrine (Town of Ulster), To Be Held On Tuesday, May 16, 2023 At 7:15 PM

Resolution No. 155

Setting A Public Hearing On The Sale And/Or Transfer Of Lands Owned By Ulster County Located At 701 Grant Avenue, Lake Katrine (Town of Ulster), To Be Held On Tuesday, May 16, 2023 At 7:15 PM

Resolution No. 130

Supporting New York State Senate Bill S.4832 And Assembly Bill A.5003, Extending And Enhancing The Empire State Film Production Credit And The Empire State Film Post Production Credit

Resolution No. 87.4

WITHDRAWN BY SPONSORS - Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $430,000.00 Entered Into By The County – Ulster County Industrial Development Agency

Resolution No. 87.3

Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $430,000.00 Entered Into By The County – Ulster County Industrial Development Agency

Resolution No. 87.2

Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $430,000.00 Entered Into By The County – Ulster County Industrial Development Agency

Resolution No. 87.1

Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $430,000.00 Entered Into By The County – Ulster County Industrial Development Agency

Resolution No. 87

Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $430,000.00 Entered Into By The County – Ulster County Industrial Development Agency

Resolution No. 86.4

WITHDRAWN BY SPONSORS - Amending The 2023 Ulster County Budget To Create Two Fully Reimbursable Full-Time Positions – Ulster County Industrial Development Agency

Resolution No. 86.3

Amending The 2023 Ulster County Budget To Create Two Fully Reimbursable Full-Time Positions – Ulster County Industrial Development Agency

Resolution No. 86.2

Amending The 2023 Ulster County Budget To Create Two Fully Reimbursable Full-Time Positions – Ulster County Industrial Development Agency

Resolution No. 86.1

Amending The 2023 Ulster County Budget To Create Two Fully Reimbursable Full-Time Positions – Ulster County Industrial Development Agency

Resolution No. 86

Amending The 2023 Ulster County Budget To Create Two Fully Reimbursable Full-Time Positions – Ulster County Industrial Development Agency

Resolution No. 85

Approving The Execution Of A Contract Amendment For $382,750.00 Entered Into By The County – Medium Giant Company, Inc. D/B/A Medium Giant – Department Of Tourism

Resolution No. 84

Approving The Execution Of A Contract Amendment For $63,495.00 Entered Into By The County – The Offset House, Inc. D/B/A Catamount Color – Department Of Tourism

Resolution No. 83

Approving The Execution Of A Contract Amendment For $90,000.00 Entered Into By The County – United Way Of Ulster County Inc. – Office Of Employment And Training

Resolution No. 82

Approving The Execution Of A Contract Amendment For $313,743.00 Entered Into By The County – United Way Of Ulster County Inc. – Office Of Employment And Training

Resolution No. 81

Authorizing A Public Hearing To Satisfy The Public Participation Requirements Of The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) – Department Of Economic Development

Resolution No. 80

Authorizing A Public Hearing As Required Under Article 25AA Of Agricultural Markets Law Regarding The 8-Year Review Of Agricultural District No. 2 And Providing Direct Notice To Affected Municipalities – Department Of Planning

Resolution No. 79.3

Urging New York State To Approve And Implement An Opt-Out Community Distributed Generation (CDG) Program In New York

Resolution No. 79.2

Urging New York State To Approve And Implement An Opt-Out Community Distributed Generation (CDG) Program In New York

Resolution No. 79.1

Urging New York State To Approve And Implement An Opt-Out Community Distributed Generation (CDG) Program In New York

Resolution No. 79

FOR APRIL INTRODUCTION - Urging New York State To Approve And Implement An Opt-Out Community Distributed Generation (CDG) Program In New York

Resolution No. 38

Authorizing The Chair Of The Legislature To Execute A Development Agreement With AC Power Development Company LLC, For Development Of A Solar Array At The Hertel Landfill Site, A Foreclosure Eligible Parcel – Department Of Planning

Resolution No. 37

Authorizing The Department Of Planning To Submit An Application To The New York State Energy Research And Development Authority (NYSERDA) For Financial And Technical Assistance In Design And Construction Of Energy Efficient And Renewable Energy Equipment At The Proposed Government Operations Center – Department Of Planning

Resolution No. 33

Reappointing Member To The Ulster County Planning Board – Village Of Saugerties

Resolution No. 32

Reappointing Member And Alternate To The Ulster County Planning Board – Town Of Rosendale

Resolution No. 31

Reappointing Member And Alternate To The Ulster County Planning Board – Village Of New Paltz

Resolution No. 29

Appointing Member To The Ulster County Planning Board – City Of Kingston

Resolution No. 28

Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $62,060.00 Entered Into By The County – Community Planning & Environmental Associates – Department Of Planning

Resolution No. 27

Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Enter Into Intermunicipal Agreements With Various Municipalities For The Operation Of The Summer Youth Employment Program, Gun Violence Prevention Initiative, And The Young Adult Employment Program – Office Of Employment And Training

Resolution No. 26

Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $290,000.00 Entered Into By The County – SEI Design Group Architects DPC – Ulster County Community College