Jason J. Kovacs
District No. 3 - Town of Kingston, Town of Ulster, Town of Saugerties
Jason J. Kovacs
District No. 3 - Town of Kingston, Town of Ulster, Town of Saugerties
Jason is a lifelong resident of Ulster County. A graduate of Kingston High School, SUNY Binghamton, and Syracuse University College of Law, since 2004 Jason has practiced law with the firm of Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello, LLP, Ulster County’s oldest law firm. His areas of practice include real estate, ...
Jason is a lifelong resident of Ulster County. A graduate of Kingston High School, SUNY Binghamton, and Syracuse University College of Law, since 2004 Jason has practiced law with the firm of Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello, LLP, Ulster County’s oldest law firm. His areas of practice include real estate, trusts and estates, bankruptcy, and municipal law. Jason serves as town attorney for several towns in the Hudson Valley. Active in the community, Jason has served as Town of Ulster Library Trustee (2004-2007 and 2020-2023), a Saugerties AYSO Soccer Coach, a Cub Scout Den Leader, President of the Ulster County Bar Association, and as an officer of Kingston Council No. 275, Knights of Columbus.
As a legislator, Jason supports an increased emphasis by the Ulster County government to meet the needs of the First Responder community, and he will continue to advocate for openness, transparency, and accountability from the Ulster County government.
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Records & Legislation
Recent Committees & Leadership
2026
Deputy Chair of the Laws, Rules and Government Services Committee
2026
Deputy Chair of the Housing and Transportation Committee
2026
Deputy Chair of the Public works and Capital Projects Committee
2024 – 2025
Chair of the Laws, Rules, and Government Services Committee
2025
Deputy Chair of the Audit Committee
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Enrollment
Republican
Attendance
Voting Record
Resolutions
Resolution No. 93 (Sponsor)
Amending The 2026 County Budget To Ensure Compliance With New York State Election Law § 3-208 Regarding The Salaries Of Election Commissioners
Resolution No. 92 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Enter Into A Funding Agreement Under The Vote By Mail Grant Program With The NYS Board Of Elections – Ulster County Board Of Elections
Resolution No. 91 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Enter Into A Funding Agreement Under The 2025 Election Grant Program With The NYS Board Of Elections – Ulster County Board Of Elections
Resolution No. 90 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Sign An Agreement With Onteora Central School District In Ulster County For The Use Of Polling Equipment And Material – Ulster County Board Of Elections
Resolution No. 89 (Sponsor)
Appointing Chair Peter J. Criswell As The Ulster County Legislature’s Member To Serve On The County Jury Board
Resolution No. 88 (Sponsor)
Confirming Appointment Of Esi M. Lewis To The Ulster County Board Of Ethics
Resolution No. 87 (Sponsor)
HOLD FOR BOND - Amending The 2026 - 2031 Capital Improvement Program - Establishing Capital Project No. 753 For The 2026 DPW Pump House Upgrade - Amending The 2026 Capital Fund Budget – Department Of Public Works (Buildings And Grounds)
Resolution No. 86 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $517,411.08 Entered Into By The County – Securitas Technology Corporation – Department Of Public Works
Resolution No. 85 (Sponsor)
Amending The 2026 - 2031 Capital Improvement Program - Establishing Capital Project No. 753 For The 2026 DPW Pump House Upgrade - Amending The 2026 Capital Fund Budget – Department Of Public Works (Buildings And Grounds)
Resolution No. 84 (Sponsor)
HOLD FOR BOND - Establishing Capital Project No. 754 – 2026 Ulster County Facility Security, Fire Alarm and Access Control Upgrades - Amending The 2026 Capital Fund Budget - Department Of Public Works (Buildings & Grounds)
Resolution No. 83 (Sponsor)
Establishing Capital Project No. 754 – 2026 Ulster County Facility Security, Fire Alarm and Access Control Upgrades - Amending The 2026 Capital Fund Budget - Department Of Public Works (Buildings & Grounds)
Resolution No. 82 (Sponsor)
HOLD FOR BOND - Establishing Capital Project No. 752 - Mt. Marion Traffic Light Upgrade - Amending The 2026 Capital Fund Budget – Department Of Public Works (Highways And Bridges)
Resolution No. 81 (Sponsor)
Establishing Capital Project No. 752 - Mt. Marion Traffic Light Upgrade - Amending The 2026 Capital Fund Budget – Department Of Public Works (Highways And Bridges)
Resolution No. 80 (Sponsor)
HOLD FOR BOND - Establishing Capital Project No. 750 Ulster Landing Road Embankment Stabilization Project – Amending The 2026 Capital Fund Budget – Department Of Public Works (Highways & Bridges)
Resolution No. 79 (Sponsor)
Establishing Capital Project No. 750 Ulster Landing Road Embankment Stabilization Project – Amending The 2026 Capital Fund Budget – Department Of Public Works (Highways & Bridges)
Resolution No. 78 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $212,030.00 Entered Into By The County – CPL Architects, Engineers And Landscape Architect, D.P.C. – Department Of Public Works
Resolution No. 77 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For Rates Anticipated To Exceed $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – Bothar Construction, LLC – Department Of Public Works
Resolution No. 76 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $89,129.00 Entered Into By The County – Access Technology Integration, Inc. – Department Of Public Works
Resolution No. 75 (Sponsor)
HOLD FOR BOND - Establishing Capital Project No. 755 - 2026 DPW Facility Improvement Program - Amending The 2026 Capital Fund Budget – Department Of Public Works (Buildings And Grounds)
Resolution No. 74 (Sponsor)
Establishing Capital Project No. 755 - 2026 DPW Facility Improvement Program - Amending The 2026 Capital Fund Budget – Department Of Public Works (Buildings And Grounds)
Resolution No. 73 (Sponsor)
HOLD FOR BOND - Establishing Capital Project No. 751 – 2026 DPW Bridge Flag Response Program - Amending The 2026 Capital Fund Budget – Department Of Public Works (Highways And Bridges)
Resolution No. 72 (Sponsor)
Establishing Capital Project No. 751 – 2026 DPW Bridge Flag Response Program - Amending The 2026 Capital Fund Budget – Department Of Public Works (Highways And Bridges)
Resolution No. 47 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract Amendment For $80,000.00 Entered Into By The County – Family Of Woodstock Inc. – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 46 (Sponsor)
Amending The 2026 Ulster County Budget To Accept Allocation Of Rental Assistance Program Funds From The New York State Office Of Temporary And Disability Assistance For The Shelter Arrears Eviction Forestallment (SAEF) Program – Department Of Social Services
Resolution No. 36 (Co-Sponsor)
Appointing Member Lou Klepner, And Alternate Member Bridgid Walsh, To The Ulster County Planning Board – Town Of Saugerties
