Eric Stewart
District No.18 - Towns of Hurley, Marbletown
Eric Stewart
District No.18 - Towns of Hurley, Marbletown
Eric Stewart has lived in Ulster County since 2001 after purchasing his home in Accord in 1996. He is a native of Albuquerque, NM, and grew up in Amarillo, TX. He is a former public relations professional and NYC public high school English teacher. He has a BA in journalism ...
Eric Stewart has lived in Ulster County since 2001 after purchasing his home in Accord in 1996. He is a native of Albuquerque, NM, and grew up in Amarillo, TX. He is a former public relations professional and NYC public high school English teacher. He has a BA in journalism and public relations from Baylor University in Texas and an MA in secondary education and English from Hunter College in New York. He is also a former small business owner who operated a landscaping company from his home for over fifteen years. He has been active in civic organizations, volunteer groups and local politics for many years. These include the Rondout Valley Business Association, Woodstock Artists Association & Museum, the Marbletown Environmental Conservation Commission, the county Environmental Management Council, the O&W Rail Trail Committee, Riverkeeper, and the Rondout Creek Watershed Alliance. Before joining the Legislature, he served on the Marbletown Town Board for last four years, promoting environmental protection, renewable energy, expanding trails & parks, and exploring ways to bring affordable housing to the area. He pledges to continue these efforts in Ulster County Legislature for District 18 (Marbletown & Hurley). He is a licensed real estate professional, an avid gardener, a painter, and an aspiring novelist who lives in Accord with his husband, Dr. Michael Sheran, and their two dogs Maggie and Zelda.
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Resolution No. 292 (Sponsor)
Adopting Proposed Local Law No. 2 Of 2026, A Local Law Amending § 312-4 Of The Code Of The County Of Ulster In Relation To Partial County Tax Exemption On Residences Of Senior Land Owners With Limited Income
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. 245 (Sponsor)
Setting A Public Hearing On Proposed Local Law No. 9 Of 2026, A Local Law Amending Section 301 Of The Code Of Ulster County To Require Licensed Tobacco Retailers In Ulster County To Sell Tobacco Products Only To Patrons Who Show Proof Of Age And To Post Signage Stating This Requirement, To Be Held On Tuesday, June 16, 2026 At 7:10 PM
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. 190 (Sponsor)
Setting A Public Hearing On Proposed Local Law No. 7 Of 2026, A Local Law Establishing A Generally Applicable Public Safety Standard Of Identifiability During Public-Facing Law Enforcement Activities In Ulster County, To Be Held On Tuesday, May 19, 2026 At 7:15 PM
Resolution No. 189 (Co-Sponsor)
Establishing A Policy In Relation To Federal Immigration Enforcement In Ulster County
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. 8 (Sponsor)
Setting A Public Hearing On Proposed Local Law No. 2 Of 2026, A Local Law Amending § 312-4 Of The Code Of The County Of Ulster In Relation To Partial County Tax Exemption On Residences Of Senior Land Owners With Limited Income, To Be Held On Wednesday, March 18, 2026 At 7:05 PM
