Craig V. Lopez
District No. 14 - Town of Shawangunk, Town of Wawarsing
Craig V. Lopez
District No. 14 - Town of Shawangunk, Town of Wawarsing
Craig Lopez is a lifelong resident of the Town of Shawangunk and proudly represents district 14 in the Ulster County Legislature. A graduate of Pine Bush High School, Craig earned a Bachelor degree in Marketing and works professionally as a graphic artist. Craig was first elected to the Ulster County ...
Craig Lopez is a lifelong resident of the Town of Shawangunk and proudly represents district 14 in the Ulster County Legislature. A graduate of Pine Bush High School, Craig earned a Bachelor degree in Marketing and works professionally as a graphic artist.
Craig was first elected to the Ulster County Legislature in 2012 and currently serves as the Deputy Minority Leader of the Republican Caucus. In his role as a legislator, he is committed to responsible government, fiscal accountability, and policies that protect taxpayers while preserving the character and quality of life that make Ulster County such a special place to live.
He resides in beautiful Walker Valley with his wife and their twin boys. Deeply rooted in his community, Craig is an active supporter of local veterans, first responders, sportsman and scouting organizations, and believes strongly in fostering opportunities for young people, preserving the region’s outdoor heritage, and strengthening the community bonds that define Ulster County.
Through his public service, Craig remains dedicated to advocating for the residents of his district, promoting practical solutions to local challenges, and ensuring that county government remains transparent, responsive, and focused on the needs of the people it serves.
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Records & Legislation
Committees & Leadership
2026 Standing Committees
Health, Human Services and Human Rights
2019-2026
Deputy Minority Leader
2022-2026
Deputy Chair of the Health, Human Services, and Housing Committee
2014-2021
Chair of the Public Health and Social Services Committee
2018
Majority Whip
Party Information
Enrollment
Republican
Attendance
Voting Record
Resolutions
Resolution No. 275 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For Rates Anticipated To Exceed $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – The William George Agency For Children's Services, Inc. – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 274 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For Rates Anticipated To Exceed $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – The Whitney Academy, Inc. – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 273 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For Rates Anticipated To Exceed $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – Vanderheyden Hall, Inc. – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 272 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For Rates Anticipated To Exceed $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – St. Catherine's Center For Children – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 271 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For Rates Anticipated To Exceed $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – Saint Anne Institute – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 270 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For Rates Anticipated To Exceed $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – Rising Ground, Inc. – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 269 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For Rates Anticipated To Exceed $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – Parsons Child And Family Center – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 268 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For Rates Anticipated To Exceed $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – Northeast Parent And Child Society, Inc. – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 267 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For Rates Anticipated To Exceed $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – La Salle School – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 266 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For Rates Anticipated To Exceed $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – KidsPeace National Centers Of North America, Inc. – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 265 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For Rates Anticipated To Exceed $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – Julia Dyckman Andrus Memorial, Inc. – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 264 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For Rates Anticipated To Exceed $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – Jewish Child Care Association Of New York – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 263 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For Rates Anticipated To Exceed $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – Hillside Children's Center – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 262 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For Rates Anticipated To Exceed $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – Green Chimneys Children's Services, Inc. – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 261 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For Rates Anticipated To Exceed $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – The Devereux Foundation DBA Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 260 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For Rates Anticipated To Exceed $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – Community Maternity Services – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 259 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For Rates Anticipated To Exceed $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – The Children's Village – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 258 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For Rates Anticipated To Exceed $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – Children’s Home Of Wyoming Conference – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 257 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For Rates Anticipated To Exceed $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – The Children's Home Of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 256 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For Rates Anticipated To Exceed $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – Together For Youth – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 255 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For Rates Anticipated To Exceed $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – Astor Services For Children & Families – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 254 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For Rates Anticipated To Exceed $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – Abbott House – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 253 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $50,388.60 Entered Into By The County – West Publishing Corporation, Thomson Reuters – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 252 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $125,000.00 Entered Into By The County – Center For Creative Education – Department Of Social Services (Youth Bureau)
Resolution No. 251 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Chair Of The Legislature To Execute The 2026 Resource Allocation Plan And Inter-Municipal Agreements With Various Municipalities To Be Funded Under The Resource Allocation Plan – Department Of Social Services And Youth Bureau
Resolution No. 250 (Sponsor)
Confirming Appointment Of Jennifer White And Joseph Pearson To The Ulster County Youth Board
Resolution No. 249 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract Amendment For $865,000.00 Entered Into By The County – Prime Riv LLC, D/B/A Brooklyn Kitchen – Office For The Aging
Resolution No. 248 (Sponsor)
Amending The 2026 Ulster County Budget To Create New Positions – Office for the Aging
Resolution No. 247 (Sponsor)
Confirming Appointment Of Stephanie Richers And Gina Carena To The Community Services Board’s Mental Health Subcommittee
Resolution No. 246 (Sponsor)
Confirming Appointments Of Stephanie Richers, Gina Carena, And Lisa McDonald To The Community Services Board
Resolution No. 233 (Co-Sponsor)
Electing A Cents Per Gallon Rate Of Sales And Compensating Use Taxes On Motor Fuel And Diesel Motor Fuel, In Lieu Of The Percentage Rate Of Such Taxes, Pursuant To The Authority Of Article 29 Of The Tax Law Of The State Of New York, By Amending Resolution No. 286 Of 1969 Adopted February 13, 1969, As Amended On Various Occasions
Resolution No. 211 (Sponsor)
Amending The 2026 Ulster County Budget To Accept An Additional Allocation Of Funds From The New York State Association Of County Health Officials (NYSACHO) To Support The Climate And Health Adaption Initiative – Department Of Health
Resolution No. 210 (Sponsor)
Amending The Intent Of Creating The Position Of Health Education Assistant Pursuant To Resolution No. 103 Of 2026 To Create The Position Of Public Health Education Assistant – Department Of Health
Resolution No. 209 (Sponsor)
Appointing Eric Stewart To The Ulster County Board Of Health
Resolution No. 208 (Sponsor)
Setting A Public Hearing On Proposed Local Law No. 8 Of 2026, A Local Law Amending Section C-42(A) Of The Ulster County Charter And Section A5-3(A) Of The Administrative Code For The County Of Ulster To Reflect State Public Health Law Regarding The Composition Requirements For Local Boards Of Health, To Be Held On Tuesday, May 19, 2026 At 7:05 PM
Resolution No. 207 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract Amendment For $9,623.00, Causing The Aggregate Contract Plus Amendment Amount To Be In Excess Of $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc. – Department Of Mental Health
Resolution No. 206 (Sponsor)
Amending The 2026 Ulster County Budget To Accept Increased Funding From The New York State Office Of Mental Health – Department Of Mental Health
Resolution No. 205 (Sponsor)
Amending The 2026 Ulster County Budget To Create New Mental Health Position From New York Office Of Mental Health – Department of Mental Health
Resolution No. 204 (Sponsor)
Amending The 2026 Ulster County Budget For 2025 Rollover Expenses – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 203 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract Amendment For $72,500.00 Entered Into By The County – James McGuinness & Associates, Inc. – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 203.1 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract Amendment For $72,500.00 Entered Into By The County – James McGuinness & Associates, Inc. – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 202 (Sponsor)
Confirming Reappointment Of Abbey-Gayle Kelly To The Ulster County Youth Board
Resolution No. 201 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $151,660.83 Entered Into By The County – Family Of Woodstock Inc. – Department Of Social Services (Youth Bureau)
Resolution No. 200 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $151,660.83 Entered Into By The County – Family Of Woodstock Inc. – Department Of Social Services (Youth Bureau)
Resolution No. 168 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract Amendment For $15,000.00, Causing The Aggregate Contract Plus Amendment Amount To Be In Excess Of $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – Connect America.com, LLC – Office For The Aging
Resolution No. 139 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $220,000.00 Entered Into By The County – Home Health Care & Companion Agency, Inc. – Office For The Aging
Resolution No. 138 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $156,000.00 Entered Into By The County – Unlimited Care Inc. – Office For The Aging
Resolution No. 137 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $310,000.00 Entered Into By The County – Willcare, Inc. D/B/A Willcare – Office For The Aging
Resolution No. 136 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $240,000.00 Entered Into By The County – Family Home Health Care, Inc. – Office For The Aging
Resolution No. 135 (Sponsor)
Amending The 2026 Ulster County Budget To Include Additional Funding From The New York State Office For The Aging – Office For The Aging
Resolution No. 134 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract Amendment For $29,063.00, Causing The Aggregate Contract Plus Amendment Amount To Be In Excess Of $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – Gateway Community Industries, Inc. D/B/A Gateway Hudson Valley – Department Of Mental Health
Resolution No. 133 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Execute A Contract With The New York State Office Of Addiction Services And Supports – Department Of Mental Health
Resolution No. 131 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $152,280.00 Entered Into By The County – Resource Center For Accessible Living, Inc. – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 130 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Execute An Inter-Municipal Agreement For The Preschool Special Education And Related Services Program With The Marlboro Central School District – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 71 (Sponsor)
Setting A Public Hearing On Proposed Local Law No. 6 Of 2026, A Local Law Amending Chapter 152 Animals, Article III Of The Code Of The County Of Ulster, Regulation Of Pet Sellers, To Align County Law And Enforcement Responsibilities With State Regulation, To Be Held On Wednesday, March 18, 2026 At 7:25 PM
Resolution No. 71.1 (Sponsor)
Setting A Public Hearing On Proposed Local Law No. 6 Of 2026, A Local Law Amending Chapter 152 Animals, Article III Of The Code Of The County Of Ulster, Regulation Of Pet Sellers, To Align County Law And Enforcement Responsibilities With State Regulation, To Be Held On Tuesday, April 21, 2026 At 7:05 PM
Resolution No. 71.2 (Sponsor)
Setting A Public Hearing On Proposed Local Law No. 6 Of 2026, A Local Law Amending Chapter 152 Animals, Article III Of The Code Of The County Of Ulster, Regulation Of Pet Sellers, To Align County Law And Enforcement Responsibilities With State Regulation, To Be Held On Tuesday, May 19, 2026 At 7:10 PM
Resolution No. 70 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Execute A Contract Amendment With The New York State Department Of Health To Continue The Rabies Program – Department Of Health
Resolution No. 69 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Execute A Participation Agreement With The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation To Participate In The Private Well PFAS Testing And Mitigation Rebate Pilot Program, Amending The 2026 Budget – Department Of Health
Resolution No. 68 (Sponsor)
Amending The 2026 Ulster County Budget To Accept An Additional Allocation Of Funds From The New York State Department Of Health’s Local Health Department (LHD) Performance Incentive Program To Promote Extreme Weather Awareness And Climate Health – Department Of Health
Resolution No. 67 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Execute A Contract With The New York State Department Of Health To Continue The Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Program – Department Of Health
Resolution No. 66 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Execute A Contract And Any Amendments Thereto With The New York State Department Of Health To Fund The WIC (Women, Infants And Children) Infrastructure Program – Department Of Health
Resolution No. 65 (Sponsor)
Confirming Reappointment Of Christy Keegan To The Ulster County Board Of Health
Resolution No. 64 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract Amendment For $5,166.00, Causing The Aggregate Contract Plus Amendment Amount To Be In Excess Of $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – PEOPLe: Projects To Empower And Organize The Psychiatrically Labeled, Inc. – Department Of Mental Health
Resolution No. 63 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $203,008.00 Entered Into By The County – The Hudson Valley National Center For Veteran Reintegration, Inc. – Department Of Mental Health
Resolution No. 62 (Sponsor)
Amending The 2026 Ulster County Budget To Include The Transfer Of 2025 Opioid Settlement Funding Not Expended In 2025 – Department Of Mental Health
Resolution No. 61 (Sponsor)
Amending The 2026 Ulster County Budget To Accept Opioid Settlement Funding Through The New York State Office Of Addiction Services And Supports (OASAS) And Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Execute An Agreement With The City Of Kingston – Department Of Mental Health
Resolution No. 60 (Sponsor)
Eliminating The Ulster County Substance Abuse Prevention Board As A County Advisory Board And Recognizing The Ulster Prevention Council As A Contracted Program – Department Of Mental Health
Resolution No. 59 (Sponsor)
Confirming Appointments Of Leah Gherardi And Charles Sanchis To The Community Services Board
Resolution No. 58 (Sponsor)
Confirming Reappointments Of Jessica Merck And Lisa Mitten To The Community Services Board
Resolution No. 57 (Sponsor)
Confirming Appointment Of Shanna Mazzelli To The Ulster County Youth Board
Resolution No. 56 (Sponsor)
Confirming Reappointment Of LaTisha B-Kentop To The Ulster County Youth Board
Resolution No. 55 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract Amendment For $7,500.00, Causing The Aggregate Contract Plus Amendment Amount To Be In Excess Of $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – Prismatic Services, Incorporated – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 54 (Sponsor)
Amending The 2026 Ulster County Budget To Accept An Allocation Of Child Abuse Or Neglect Prevention And Treatment Act (CAPTA) Comprehensive Addiction And Recovery Act Of 2016 (CARA) Funds From The New York State Office Of Children And Family Services – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 53 (Sponsor)
Amending The 2026 Ulster County Budget To Accept An Additional Allocation Of Early Intervention Program Funds From The New York State Department Of Health – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 52 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $150,000.00 Entered Into By The County – Kingston Worx, A Division Of HealthAlliance Hospital Mary's Avenue Campus – Office For The Aging
Resolution No. 51 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $75,000.00 Entered Into By The County – Resource Center For Accessible Living, Inc. – Office For The Aging
Resolution No. 50 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $140,000.00 Entered Into By The County – Connect America.com, LLC – Office For The Aging
Resolution No. 49 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $200,000.00 Entered Into By The County – Prime Riv LLC, D/B/A Brooklyn Kitchen – Office For The Aging
Resolution No. 48 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Execute A Grant Application With Required Assurances For The Medicare Improvements For Patients And Providers Act (MIPPA) With The New York State Office For The Aging
Resolution No. 9 (Sponsor)
Setting A Public Hearing On Proposed Local Law No. 3 Of 2026, A Local Law Amending § 312-43 Of The Code Of The County Of Ulster To Increase The Allowable Maximum County Tax Exemption For Qualifying Veteran Land Owners, To Be Held On Wednesday, March 18, 2026 At 7:10 PM
Resolution No. 9.1 (Sponsor)
WITHDRAWN - Setting A Public Hearing On Proposed Local Law No. 3 Of 2026, A Local Law Amending § 312-43 Of The Code Of The County Of Ulster To Increase The Allowable Maximum County Tax Exemption For Qualifying Veteran Land Owners, To Be Held On Tuesday, April 21, 2026 At 7:10 PM
