Joe Donaldson
District No. 8 - City of Kingston, Town of Esopus, Town of Ulster
Joe Donaldson
District No. 8 - City of Kingston, Town of Esopus, Town of Ulster
Joe was born and raised in Kingston, NY where he attended elementary, middle and high school. He is one of 5 children of a single working mother. His 2 sons, born and still residing in Kingston. are the fifth generation of his family in Ulster County. Joe has worked for ...
Joe was born and raised in Kingston, NY where he attended elementary, middle and high school. He is one of 5 children of a single working mother. His 2 sons, born and still residing in Kingston. are the fifth generation of his family in Ulster County.
Joe has worked for the City of Kingston Water Department for the past 29 years, serving 20 years as union shop steward for local 750 AFSCME. Before being elected to the Legislature, Joe served for 9 years on the Ulster County Human Rights Commission. In his role as Legislator, he hopes to address the pressing issues of housing, job opportunities, mental health services, and infrastructure and considers it an honor to serve the people of Ulster County.
He currently lives in Port Ewen with my partner Maureen and 2 cats.
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Resolutions
Resolution No. 310 (Co-Sponsor)
Setting A Public Hearing On Proposed Local Law No. 10 Of 2026, A Local Law Opting Ulster County Into The Partial Real Property Tax Exemption Authorized by Real Property Tax Law § 457-a, To Be Held On Tuesday, July 14, 2026 At 7:05 PM
Resolution No. 276 (Co-Sponsor)
Opposing The Closure And Planned Sale Of The Herbert H. And Sofia P. Reuner Cancer Support House And Urging Westchester Medical Center To Facilitate The Continued Use Of The Property For Cancer Support Services
Resolution No. 244.2 (Co-Sponsor)
Establishing A Policy To Prioritize Local Food Access And Community Resilience, Amending The 2026 Ulster County Budget, And Initiating The Procurement Process To Secure Services To Create The Victory Garden Preservation Program Pilot
Resolution No. 244 (Co-Sponsor)
Establishing A Policy To Prioritize Local Food Access And Community Resilience, Amending The 2026 Ulster County Budget To Create The Victory Garden Preservation Program Pilot
Resolution No. 244.1 (Co-Sponsor)
Establishing A Policy To Prioritize Local Food Access And Community Resilience, Amending The 2026 Ulster County Budget To Create The Victory Garden Preservation Program Pilot
Resolution No. 239 (Co-Sponsor)
Adopting Updated Procurement Manual Pursuant To General Municipal Law Section 104-b – Department Of General Services
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. 189 (Co-Sponsor)
Establishing A Policy In Relation To Federal Immigration Enforcement In Ulster County
Resolution No. 156 (Co-Sponsor)
Reappointing Member Roxanne Pecora To The Ulster County Planning Board – Town Of Esopus
