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Richard A. Parete

District No. 18 - Town of Hurley, Town of Marbletown

Richard A. Parete

District No. 18 - Town of Hurley, Town of Marbletown

Richard A. Parete is a seven term Legislator who has earned a reputation as the taxpayer’s watchdog.  After first being elected in 2002, Rich began the investigation of irregularities in the construction of the Ulster County Jail.  Since that time, Rich has worked tirelessly to insure that all Ulster County ... Read Full Biography

Richard A. Parete is a seven term Legislator who has earned a reputation as the taxpayer’s watchdog.  After first being elected in 2002, Rich began the investigation of irregularities in the construction of the Ulster County Jail.  Since that time, Rich has worked tirelessly to insure that all Ulster County projects and programs are open and efficiently managed.

While not a typical legislation author, Rich makes people answer the questions that they do not necessarily want to have to answer.  He is an advocate for common sense and responsible government.   Rich is a strong proponent of Roberts Rules of Order and will often help keep the body on task and in compliance with it’s rules.  A perfect fit for the Chair of the Laws & Rules, Governmental Services Committee.

Rich works as a Verizon field technician and spends much of his time in and around Ulster County.  Rich is a member of the Marbletown Sportsman’s Club and the Rondout Little League board, a Rondout Valley youth football coach, and a member of the Catskill Watershed Coalition Executive Board.

Rich is a 1985 graduate of  Rondout Valley High School and a Syracuse University graduate.  Rich returned to Rondout Valley to continue the family tradition of coaching the youth wrestling teams. Rich appreciates the life lessons sports offers to these promising young athletes.

Rich and his wife, Colleen, have a home in Accord where they live with their son.  They all enjoy an active schedule and are always on the go with many school, community, and family activities.

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Records & Legislation

Past Committees & Leadership

2016-2017, Chairman, Energy and Environment Committee

2014 – 2015, Chairman, Audit Committee and Laws and Rules, Governmental Services Committee

2012 – 2013, Chairman, Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee

2006, Chairman, Labor Relations and Negotiation Committee

Party Information

AffiliationRepublican
AffiliationWorking Families
AffiliationIndependence
AffiliationReform
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Attendance

Absent
December 18, 2017
December 18, 2017
Absent
December 12, 2017 Public Hearing
December 12, 2017
Absent
December 6, 2017 – Special Legislative Session
December 6, 2017
Attended
November 14, 2017
November 14, 2017
Attended
November 13, 2017
November 13, 2017
Attended
November 1, 2017
November 1, 2017
Absent
October 23, 2017 Special Legislative Session
October 23, 2017
Attended
October 17, 2017
October 17, 2017
Attended
October 16, 2017
October 16, 2017
Attended
October 16, 2017
October 16, 2017
Attended
October 11, 2017
October 11, 2017
Attended
September 19, 2017
September 19, 2017
Attended
September 18, 2017
September 18, 2017
Absent
September 13, 2017
September 13, 2017
Attended
August 15, 2017
August 15, 2017
Attended
August 14, 2017
August 14, 2017
Attended
August 14, 2017
August 14, 2017
Absent
August 8, 2017 Public Hearing
August 8, 2017
Attended
July 18, 2017
July 18, 2017
Attended
July 17, 2017
July 17, 2017
Attended
July 17, 2017
July 17, 2017
Absent
July 11, 2017
July 11, 2017
Absent
July 10, 2017
July 10, 2017
Attended
June 20, 2017
June 20, 2017
Attended
June 19, 2017
June 19, 2017
Attended
June 19, 2017
June 19, 2017
Absent
July 12, 2017 Public Hearing
June 12, 2017
Attended
May 16, 2017
May 16, 2017
Attended
May 15, 2017
May 15, 2017
Attended
May 15, 2017
May 15, 2017
Attended
May 9, 2017 Public Hearings
May 9, 2017
Attended
May 8, 2017
May 8, 2017
Attended
April 18, 2017
April 18, 2017
Attended
April 17, 2017
April 17, 2017
Attended
April 17, 2017
April 17, 2017
Attended
April 10, 2017
April 10, 2017
Attended
March 22, 2017
March 22, 2017
Attended
March 13, 2017
March 13, 2017
Attended
March 7, 2017 Public Hearing
March 7, 2017
Attended
March 6, 2017
March 6, 2017
Attended
February 15, 2017
February 15, 2017
Attended
February 15, 2017
February 15, 2017
Absent
February 13, 2017
February 13, 2017
Attended
Ulster County Legislature Organizational Meeting
January 10, 2017
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Voting Record

December 19, 2017 - Ulster County Legislature
70 Yes|1 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 524
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 523
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 521
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 520
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 519
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 518
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 517
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 516
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 515
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 514
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 513
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 512
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 511
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 510
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 509
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 508
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 507 (See Resolution PDF for Amendment Votes)
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 506
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 505
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 504
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 503
No | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 502
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 501
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 500
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 499
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 498
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 497
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 496
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 495
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 494
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 493
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 492
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 491
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 490
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 489
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 488
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 487
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 486
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 485
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 484
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 483
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 482
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 481
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 480
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 479
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 478
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 477
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 476
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 475
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 474
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 473
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 472
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 471
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 470
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 469
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 468
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 467
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 466
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 465
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 464
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 463
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 462
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 461
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 460
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 459
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 458
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 457
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 456
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 455
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 445.1
Yes | Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 374.3 As Amended
December 18, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Laws and Rules, Governmental Services Committee
0 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 3 No Vote
December 11, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Energy and Environment Committee
0 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 3 No Vote
December 6, 2017 - Ulster County Legislature
0 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 10 No Vote
November 14, 2017 - Ulster County Legislature
45 Yes|2 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
November 13, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Laws and Rules, Governmental Services Committee
7 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
November 1, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Energy and Environment Committee
2 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
October 23, 2017 - Ulster County Legislature
0 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 6 No Vote
October 17, 2017 - Ulster County Legislature
18 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
October 16, 2017 - Government Efficiency and Review
3 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
October 16, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Laws and Rules, Governmental Services Committee
2 Yes|1 No| 0 Abstained| 2 No Vote
September 19, 2017 - Ulster County Legislature
30 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
September 18, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Laws and Rules, Governmental Services Committee
5 Yes|1 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
August 15, 2017 - Ulster County Legislature
27 Yes|1 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
August 14, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Laws and Rules, Governmental Services Committee
6 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 5 No Vote
August 14, 2017 - Government Efficiency and Review
1 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
July 19, 2017 - Government Efficiency and Review
1 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
July 18, 2017 - Ulster County Legislature
33 Yes|1 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
July 17, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Laws and Rules, Governmental Services Committee
4 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
July 17, 2017 - Government Efficiency and Review
2 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
June 20, 2017 - Ulster County Legislature
68 Yes|1 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
June 19, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Laws and Rules, Governmental Services Committee
6 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
June 19, 2017 - Government Efficiency and Review
1 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
May 16, 2017 - Ulster County Legislature
46 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
May 16, 2017 - Government Efficiency and Review
1 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
May 15, 2017 - Government Efficiency and Review
3 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
May 15, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Laws and Rules, Governmental Services Committee
9 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
May 8, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Energy and Environment Committee
1 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
April 18, 2017 - Ulster County Legislature
45 Yes|1 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
April 17, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Laws and Rules, Governmental Services Committee
8 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
April 10, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Energy and Environment Committee
7 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
March 22, 2017 - Ulster County Legislature
54 Yes|1 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
March 22, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Ways and Means Committee
1 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
March 13, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Laws and Rules, Governmental Services Committee
7 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
March 6, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Energy and Environment Committee
2 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
February 15, 2017 - Ulster County Legislature
53 Yes|3 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
February 15, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Laws and Rules, Governmental Services Committee
6 Yes|1 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
February 13, 2017 - Government Efficiency and Review
0 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 1 No Vote
January 10, 2017 - Committee of the Whole
6 Yes|4 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
January 10, 2017 - Ulster County Legislature
7 Yes|4 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
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Resolutions

No Resolutions found.