Richard T. Walls
District No. 13 - Town of Shawangunk
Richard T. Walls
District No. 13 - Town of Shawangunk
Rich Walls has spent the last 42 years of his life working in the Police profession, he has held the positions of Patrolman, School Resource Officer, Investigator and Sergeant. Rich is committed to adequate funding and training for Police, Fire and EMS personnel in Ulster County, believing that Public Safety ...
Rich Walls has spent the last 42 years of his life working in the Police profession, he has held the positions of Patrolman, School Resource Officer, Investigator and Sergeant. Rich is committed to adequate funding and training for Police, Fire and EMS personnel in Ulster County, believing that Public Safety is a pillar of civil society. He is an active member of Echo Grace Church, the Blue Knights New York Chapter XX and the Christian Medical & Dental Association. Rich has four grown children and two grandchildren, he lives in the Hamlet of Wallkill with his wife Monica.
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Records & Legislation
Committees & Leadership
2026 Standing Committees
Economic Development, Planning Education, Employment, Arts and Agriculture
Energy, Environment And Sustainability
Law Enforcement and Public Safety
2025-2026
Deputy Chair of the Energy, Environment And Sustainability Committee
2026
Deputy Chair of the Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee
2026
Deputy Chair of the Economic Development, Planning Education, Employment, Arts and Agriculture Committee
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Republican
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Voting Record
Resolutions
Resolution No. 243 (Sponsor)
Amending The Salary Schedule For Those Employees Not Covered By A Collective Bargaining Agreement, Amending The 2026 Ulster County Position Listing – Department Of Personnel
Resolution No. 242 (Sponsor)
Authorizing Classroom And Student Supported Space Renovations At The Ulster County Community College Campus At SUNY Ulster, In And For The County Of Ulster, New York, At A Maximum Estimated Cost Of $1,032,837.00, And Authorizing The Issuance Of $1,032,837.00 Bonds Of Said County To Pay The Cost Thereof
Resolution No. 241 (Sponsor)
Approving The Work Order With The Dormitory Authority Of The State Of New York (DASNY) For Classroom And Student Supported Space Renovations – Establishing Capital Project No. 768 – Amending 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan – Amending The 2026 Capital Fund Budget – SUNY Ulster
Resolution No. 240 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract Amendment For $49,025.00, Causing The Aggregate Contract Plus Amendment Amount To Be In Excess Of $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – Flint Media Inc. – Department Of Tourism
Resolution No. 239 (Co-Sponsor)
Adopting Updated Procurement Manual Pursuant To General Municipal Law Section 104-b – Department Of General Services
Resolution No. 238 (Sponsor)
Scheduling A Public Hearing As Required Under Article 25AA Of The Agriculture And Markets Law, On The Addition Of Lands To Agricultural Districts, To Be Held June 16, 2026 At 7:05 PM, Or As Soon Thereafter As The Public Can Be Heard, And Providing Direct Notice To Affected Municipalities – Department Of Planning
Resolution No. 237 (Sponsor)
Adopting And Issuing A Negative Declaration Under 6 NYCRR Part 617 State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) By The Ulster County Legislature For The Construction Of A Public Safety Radio Tower And Appurtenances To Be Located At 7284-7286 US Route 209 Wawarsing – Department Of Emergency Services
Resolution No. 236 (Sponsor)
Amending Capital Project No. 482 County Wide Radio System – Amending The 2026 Capital Fund Budget – Department Of Emergency Services
Resolution No. 235 (Sponsor)
Confirming Reappointments Of Penny Coleman And William A. More To The Environmental Management Council
Resolution No. 234 (Sponsor)
Confirming Appointments Of Maya Lilly And Linda Setchell To The Environmental Management Council
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. 196 (Sponsor)
Amending The 2026 Ulster County Budget For 2025 Rollover Expenses Related To Intimate Partner Violence Intervention Program Funding From The United States Department Of Justice Office Of Violence Against Women (OVW), – Ulster County District Attorney
Resolution No. 195 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Execute An Agreement With The New York State Division Of Criminal Justice Services For Participation In The Crimes Against Revenue Program (CARP) – Ulster County District Attorney
Resolution No. 194 (Sponsor)
Approving Home Rule Request For Senate Bill No. S9387 And Assembly Bill No. A10405 Authorizing Ulster County To Hire Assistant District Attorneys Residing In Adjoining Counties - District Attorney
Resolution No. 193 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Execute An Amendment To A Contract With The New York State Division Of Criminal Justice Services - Department Of Probation
Resolution No. 192 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Execute An Amendment To A Contract With The New York State Office Of Victim Services - Department Of Probation
Resolution No. 188 (Sponsor)
Amending The 2026 Ulster County Operating Budget – Amending The 2026 Ulster County Salary Schedule For Employees Not Covered By A Collective Bargaining Agreement, Amending The 2026 Ulster County Position Listing – Ulster County Sheriff
Resolution No. 187 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract Amendment For $4,960.00, Causing The Aggregate Contract Plus Amendment Amount To Be In Excess Of $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – Tyler Technologies, Inc. – Ulster County Sheriff
Resolution No. 186 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $1,308,940.00 Entered Into By The County – Axon Enterprise, Inc. – Ulster County Sheriff
Resolution No. 186.1 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $1,308,940.00 Entered Into By The County – Axon Enterprise, Inc. – Ulster County Sheriff
Resolution No. 185 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $2,954,112.87 Entered Into By The County – Axon Enterprise, Inc. – Ulster County Sheriff
Resolution No. 185.1 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $2,954,112.87 Entered Into By The County – Axon Enterprise, Inc. – Ulster County Sheriff
Resolution No. 184 (Sponsor)
Amending The 2026 Ulster County Operating Budget – For The Purchase Of Axon Services - Ulster County Sheriff
Resolution No. 184.1 (Sponsor)
Amending The 2026 Ulster County Operating Budget – For The Purchase Of Axon Services - Ulster County Sheriff
Resolution No. 183 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract Amendment For $50,000.00 Entered Into By The County – Regulatory Compliance Partners: R.C.P. LLC – Department Of Emergency Services
Resolution No. 182 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $112,635.00 Entered Into By The County – Aviat U.S., Inc. – Department Of Emergency Services
Resolution No. 180 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For Rates Anticipated To Exceed $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – Buspatrol America, LLC – Department Of Emergency Services
Resolution No. 175 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $72,325.00 Entered Into By The County – Verizon New York Inc. – Department Of Emergency Services
Resolution No. 170 (Sponsor)
Reappointing Tommy O’Brien To The Ulster County Fire Advisory Board
Resolution No. 169 (Sponsor)
Confirming Reappointment Of Jen Metzger And Appointment of Andy Bicking To The Hudson River Drinking Water Intermunicipal Council
Resolution No. 167 (Sponsor)
Adopting Proposed Local Law No. 5 Of 2026, A Local Law Amending Section A38-3(A)-(D) Of The Administrative Code For The County Of Ulster To Reflect A Change Of Name Of The Workforce Investment Board To The Workforce Development Board And To Change The Residency Requirement Of The Board
Resolution No. 166 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Preliminary Design Study For Water Service Line Replacement At SUNY, In And For The County Of Ulster, New York, At A Maximum Estimated Cost Of $184,441.00, And Authorizing The Issuance Of $184,441.00 Bonds Of Said County To Pay The Cost Thereof
Resolution No. 165 (Sponsor)
Approving The Work Order With The Dormitory Authority Of The State Of New York (DASNY) Related To The Capital Project No. 696 – Water Service Line Replacement – SUNY Ulster – Amending The 2026-2031 Capital Project Fund – Amending 2026 Capital Fund Budget – SUNY Ulster
Resolution No. 164 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Feasibility Study For Hasbrouck Hall For The Ulster County Community College Camps AT SUNY Ulster, In And For The County Of Ulster, New York, At A Maximum Estimated Cost Of $32,000.00, And Authorizing The Issuance Of $32,000.00 Bonds Of Said County To Pay The Cost Thereof
Resolution No. 163 (Sponsor)
Approving The Work Order With The Dormitory Authority Of The State Of New York (DASNY) For Feasibility Study For Hasbrouck Hall Roof Related To The Capital Project No. 654 - Emergency Preparedness – Amending The 2026 – 2031 Capital Improvement Plan Amending – 2026 Capital Fund Budget – SUNY Ulster
Resolution No. 162 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Reconstruction Of The Burroughs Hall Roof For The Ulster County Community College Campus At SUNY Ulster, In And For The County Of Ulster, New York, At A Maximum Estimated Cost Of $1,093,648 And Authorizing The Issuance Of $1,093,648 Bonds Of Said County To Pay The Cost Thereof
Resolution No. 161 (Sponsor)
Approving The Work Order With The Dormitory Authority Of The State Of New York (DASNY) For Design, Testing and Construction Services For Burroughs Hall Roof Related To The Capital Project No. 489 – Campus Roofs – SUNY Ulster – Amending The 2026 – 2031 Capital Improvement Plan – Amending 2026 Capital Fund Budget – SUNY Ulster
Resolution No. 159 (Sponsor)
Reappointing Member Thomas Tango And Alternate Member Richard Barnhart To The Ulster County Planning Board – Town Of Shawangunk
Resolution No. 158 (Sponsor)
Appointing Alternate Member Frederick Callo To The Ulster County Planning Board – Town Of Marlborough
Resolution No. 157 (Sponsor)
Appointing Member Salvatore Cuciti And Alternate Member Gerry Marion To The Ulster County Planning Board – Town Of Lloyd
Resolution No. 156 (Sponsor)
Reappointing Member Roxanne Pecora To The Ulster County Planning Board – Town Of Esopus
Resolution No. 155 (Sponsor)
Confirming Appointment Of Joshua Stratton-Rayner As Director Of Economic Development
Resolution No. 126 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract Amendment For $50,720.00 Entered Into By The County – The Offset House, Inc. D/B/A Catamount Color – Department Of Tourism
Resolution No. 125 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract Amendment For $725,000.00 Entered Into By The County – United Way Of Ulster County Inc. – Office Of Employment And Training
Resolution No. 124 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract Amendment For $557,000.00 Entered Into By The County – United Way Of Ulster County Inc. – Office Of Employment And Training
Resolution No. 123 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract Amendment For $100,000.00 Entered Into By The County – United Way Of Ulster County Inc. – Office Of Employment And Training
Resolution No. 122 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Chair Of The Legislature To Execute An Agreement With The SUNY New Paltz Venture Hub To Provide Entrepreneur And Business Expansion Support Services
Resolution No. 121 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract Amendment For $390,000.00 Entered Into By The County – Community Foundations Of The Hudson Valley – Department Of Planning
Resolution No. 120 (Sponsor)
Appointing Alternate Member Richard Souto, To The Ulster County Planning Board – Village Of New Paltz
Resolution No. 119 (Sponsor)
WITHDRAWN - Reappointing Member Scott McCarthy, And Alternate Member Charly Long, To The Ulster County Planning Board – Town Of Lloyd
Resolution No. 118 (Sponsor)
Confirming Reappointments Of Sarah Underhill And Victoria Lucarini To The Environmental Management Council
Resolution No. 117 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $149,876.40 Entered Into By The County – Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon Wireless – Department Of Emergency Services
Resolution No. 116 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $137,386.68 Entered Into By The County – Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon Wireless – Department Of Emergency Services
Resolution No. 115 (Sponsor)
Amending Capital Project No. 757 – Next Generation 911 (NG911) – Amending The 2026 - 2031 Capital Improvement Program –Amending The 2026 Capital Fund Budget – Department Of Emergency Services
Resolution No. 114 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Execute An Agreement With The New York State Division Of Homeland Security And Emergency Services For Participation In New York State Emergency Services IP Network (ESInet) Readiness Grant Program – Department Of Emergency Services
Resolution No. 113 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Enter Into An Agreement Under The New York State Department Of Homeland Security And Emergency Services For The Next Generation 911 (NG911) Grant Program – Department Of Emergency Services
Resolution No. 112 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Memorandum Of Understanding Between Ulster County And The SUNY College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill To Host A Paramedic Program - Department Of Emergency Services
Resolution No. 111 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding, With The New York City Department Of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) – Department Of Emergency Services
Resolution No. 110 (Sponsor)
Appointing And Reappointing Members To The Ulster County Fire Advisory Board
Resolution No. 109 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Execute An Amendment To The Second Upstate Family Defense Agreement With The New York State Office Of Indigent Legal Services – Office Of The Public Defender
Resolution No. 108 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Enter Into An Amendment To The Agreement With The Hudson River Drinking Water Intermunicipal Council (The “Hudson 7”) To Include Ulster County As A Member And To Provide Financial Assistance For The Hiring Of A Full Time “Protection Coordinator” – Department Of The Environment
Resolution No. 107 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $52,560.00 Entered Into By The County – New York Communications Company, Inc. – Ulster County District Attorney
Resolution No. 104 (Sponsor)
Amending The 2026 Ulster County Operating Budget – Amending The 2026 Ulster County Salary Schedule For Employees Not Covered By A Collective Bargaining Agreement, Amending The 2026 Ulster County Position Listing – District Attorney
Resolution No. 45 (Sponsor)
Amending The 2026 Ulster County Budget For 2025 Rollover Expenses For The Agricultural Crisis Relief And Main Streets Programs – Department Of Economic Development
Resolution No. 44 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $580,000.00 Entered Into By The County – Idea Ranch, LLC – Department Of Tourism
Resolution No. 43 (Sponsor)
Setting A Public Hearing On Proposed Local Law No. 5 Of 2026, A Local Law Amending Section A38-3(A)-(D) Of The Administrative Code For The County Of Ulster To Reflect A Change of Name Of The Workforce Investment Board To The Workforce Development Board And To Change To The Residency Requirement Of The Board, To Be Held On Wednesday, March 18, 2026 At 7:20 PM
Resolution No. 42 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Enter Into Intermunicipal Agreements With Various Municipalities For The Operation Of The Summer Youth Employment Program, Youth Employment Program, Brighter Futures Initiative, And The Young Adult Employment Program
Resolution No. 41 (Sponsor)
Appointing Eric Zaidins As The Independent Administrative Hearing Officer Pursuant To §304-25 Of The Code Of The County Of Ulster
Resolution No. 37 (Sponsor)
Reappointing Members To The Ulster County Industrial Development Agency Board Of Directors
Resolution No. 36 (Sponsor)
Appointing Member Lou Klepner, And Alternate Member Bridgid Walsh, To The Ulster County Planning Board – Town Of Saugerties
Resolution No. 35 (Sponsor)
Appointing Member James Ulvestad, And Alternate Member Colin Boylan, To The Ulster County Planning Board – Town Of Gardiner
Resolution No. 34 (Sponsor)
Appointing David Prochaska To The Ulster County Planning Board – City Of Kingston
Resolution No. 33 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $75,000.00 Entered Into By The County – Hudson Valley Regional Council, Inc. – Department Of Environment
Resolution No. 32 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Revenue Contract For $150,000.00 Entered Into By The County – Hudson River Foundation For Science And Environmental Research, Inc. – Department Of Environment
Resolution No. 31 (Sponsor)
Confirming Appointment Of Thomas Raffaldi To The Fish And Wildlife Board
Resolution No. 29 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $708,882.67 Entered Into By The County – XYBIX Systems Inc. – Department Of Emergency Services
Resolution No. 28 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $597,391.96 Plus Rates, Entered Into By The County – New Paltz Rescue Squad, Inc. – Department Of Emergency Services
Resolution No. 27 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $210,898.92 Plus Rates, Entered Into By The County – Ellenville First Aid & Rescue Squad, Inc. – Department Of Emergency Services
Resolution No. 26 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $178,571.16 Plus Rates, Entered Into By The County – Diaz Memorial Ambulance Service, Inc. – Department Of Emergency Services
Resolution No. 26.1 (Sponsor)
WITHDRAWN - Approving The Execution Of A Contract For $178,571.16 Plus Rates, Entered Into By The County – Diaz Memorial Ambulance Service, Inc. – Department Of Emergency Services
Resolution No. 25 (Sponsor)
Adopting And Issuing A Negative Declaration Under 6 NYCRR Part 617 State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) By The Ulster County Legislature For The Construction Of A Public Safety Radio Tower And Appurtenances To Be Located At 1915-1925 Lucas Avenue Rosendale, New York – Department Of Emergency Services
Resolution No. 24 (Sponsor)
Establishing Capital Project No. 757 – Next Generation 911 (NG911) – Amending The 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program –– Amending The 2026 Capital Fund Budget – Department Of Emergency Services
Resolution No. 23 (Sponsor)
Amending Capital Project No. 482 County Wide Radio System – Amending The 2026 Capital Fund Budget - Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Execute An Agreement With The New York State Division Of Homeland Security And Emergency Services For Participation In New York State Combined 2024 & 2025 Statewide Interoperable Communications Targeted Grant Program (SICG-Targeted) – Department Of Emergency Services
Resolution No. 22 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Accept Donation Of A Motor Vehicle – Department Of Emergency Services
Resolution No. 21 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding With The County Of Columbia And Amending The 2026 Budget – Department Of Emergency Services And Department Of Information Services
Resolution No. 20 (Sponsor)
Amending The 2026 Ulster County Budget To Include State And Municipalities (SAM) Grant Funds From The Dormitory Authority Of The State Of New York (DASNY) – Ulster County District Attorney
Resolution No. 19 (Sponsor)
Amending The 2026 Ulster County Budget To Rollover 2025 Ulster County Budget State Aid Antiviolence Grant Funding For The Continued Intern Program For 2026 – Ulster County District Attorney
Resolution No. 18 (Sponsor)
Rescinding Resolution No. 480 Of 2025, And Approving The Execution Of A Contract Amendment For $8,544.00, Causing The Aggregate Contract Plus Amendment Amount To Be In Excess Of $50,000.00, Entered Into By The County – New York Communications Company, Inc. – Department Of Probation
Resolution No. 17 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract Amendment For $123,341.00 Entered Into By The County – Family Of Woodstock Inc. – Department Of Probation
Resolution No. 16 (Sponsor)
Approving The Execution Of A Contract Amendment For $67,106.00 Entered Into By The County – Family Of Woodstock Inc. – Department Of Probation
Resolution No. 15 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Execute A Contract With The New York State Division Of Criminal Justice Services – Department Of Probation
Resolution No. 14 (Sponsor)
Amending The Ulster County 2026 Budget To Align With The 2026 STOP-DWI Program Annual Plan Budget Approved By The New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee – Department Of Probation, STOP-DWI Division
Resolution No. 13 (Sponsor)
Authorizing Sheriff’s Office Impound Yard Improvements, In And For The County Of Ulster, New York, At A Maximum Estimated Cost Of $72,050.00, And Authorizing The Issuance Of $72,050.00 Bonds Of Said County To Pay The Cost Thereof
Resolution No. 12 (Sponsor)
Establishing Capital Project No. 756 – Ulster County Sheriff’s Office Impound Yard - Amending The 2026 Capital Fund Budget - Ulster County Sheriff
Resolution No. 11 (Sponsor)
Amending The 2026 Ulster County Sheriff’s Office Budget – UCSO Corrections Telephone Account Reserve Transfer To Expenditure - Ulster County Sheriff
Resolution No. 10 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Enter Into An Agreement With The Department Of Justice For Asset Forfeiture - Ulster County Sheriff
