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Thomas J. (TJ) Briggs

District No. 15 - Town of Wawarsing, Village of Ellenville

Thomas J. (TJ) Briggs

District No. 15 - Town of Wawarsing, Village of Ellenville

Thomas J. Briggs, better known as “TJ”, is a familiar face around Ellenville and Wawarsing. He enjoys living in the Village of Ellenville where he and his beautiful wife, Deborah, raised one son, Justin. TJ was born and raised in Ellenville. He is the son of Thomas and Libby Briggs ... Read Full Biography

Thomas J. Briggs, better known as “TJ”, is a familiar face around Ellenville and Wawarsing. He enjoys living in the Village of Ellenville where he and his beautiful wife, Deborah, raised one son, Justin.

TJ was born and raised in Ellenville. He is the son of Thomas and Libby Briggs and a graduate of Ellenville High School. TJ went on to earn his Bachelor of Science Degree from SUNY Cortland.

TJ and his family are very active in local community organizations. TJ is a 40 year member and current President of Ellenville First Aid and Rescue. He is a member of the Noon Day Club, an event coordinator for the New York State Special Olympics and an avid supporter of the Shadowland Theater.

TJ recently retired as a Senior Counselor from the New York State Department of Corrections where he worked for 32 years. TJ was a Village of Ellenville Trustee from 1993 to 1997 and the Mayor of Ellenville from 1998 to 2001.

TJ was first elected as a County Legislator in 2008. He is a well-respected and trusted advisor to his fellow legislators and has a major role in the leadership of the County Legislature. He currently serves as a legislative liaison to several other community organizations.

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Records & Legislation

Past Committees & Leadership

2014 – 2017, Chairman, Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee

2016-2017, Deputy Chairman, Ways and Means Committee

2014 – 2015, Majority Whip, Ulster County Legislature 

2014 – 2015, Chairman, Economic Development, Tourism, Housing, Planning, and Transit Committee

2010 – 2011, Deputy Chairman, Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee

Party Information

AffiliationDemocrat
AffiliationIndependence
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Attendance

Absent
December 18, 2017
December 18, 2017
Absent
December 12, 2017 Public Hearing
December 12, 2017
Attended
December 6, 2017
December 6, 2017
Attended
December 6, 2017 – Special Legislative Session
December 6, 2017
Attended
December 4, 2017 Special Meeting
December 4, 2017
Attended
November 27, 2017
November 27, 2017
Attended
November 14, 2017
November 14, 2017
Attended
November 14, 2017
November 14, 2017
Attended
November 8, 2017
November 8, 2017
Attended
November 2, 2017
November 2, 2017
Attended
October 23, 2017 Special Legislative Session
October 23, 2017
Absent
October 17, 2017
October 17, 2017
Attended
October 17, 2017
October 17, 2017
Absent
October 16, 2017
October 16, 2017
Absent
October 10, 2017
October 10, 2017
Attended
October 3, 2017
October 3, 2017
Attended
September 19, 2017
September 19, 2017
Attended
September 19, 2017
September 19, 2017
Attended
September 13, 2017
September 13, 2017
Attended
September 13, 2017
September 13, 2017
Attended
September 5, 2017
September 5, 2017
Attended
August 15, 2017
August 15, 2017
Attended
August 15, 2017
August 15, 2017
Attended
August 14, 2017
August 14, 2017
Absent
August 8, 2017
August 8, 2017
Attended
August 8, 2017
August 8, 2017
Absent
August 8, 2017 Public Hearing
August 8, 2017
Attended
July 18, 2017
July 18, 2017
Attended
July 18, 2017
July 18, 2017
Absent
July 17, 2017
July 17, 2017
Absent
July 11, 2017
July 11, 2017
Absent
July 11, 2017
July 11, 2017
Attended
July 6, 2017
July 6, 2017
Attended
June 20, 2017
June 20, 2017
Attended
June 20, 2017
June 20, 2017
Absent
June 19, 2017
June 19, 2017
Attended
June 12, 2017
June 12, 2017
Attended
June 12, 2017 Joint Meeting
June 12, 2017
Attended
July 12, 2017 Public Hearing
June 12, 2017
Attended
June 6, 2017
June 6, 2017
Attended
May 16, 2017
May 16, 2017
Attended
May 16, 2017
May 16, 2017
Attended
May 15, 2017
May 15, 2017
Attended
May 9, 2017
May 9, 2017
Absent
May 9, 2017 Public Hearings
May 9, 2017
Attended
May 2, 2017
May 2, 2017
Absent
April 18, 2017
April 18, 2017
Absent
April 18, 2017
April 18, 2017
Absent
April 18, 2017
April 18, 2017
Absent
April 17, 2017
April 17, 2017
Absent
April 11, 2017
April 11, 2017
Attended
April 4, 2017
April 4, 2017
Attended
March 22, 2017
March 22, 2017
Attended
March 22, 2017
March 22, 2017
Absent
March 7, 2017 Public Hearing
March 7, 2017
Absent
March 7, 2017
March 7, 2017
Attended
February 28, 2017
February 28, 2017
Attended
February 15, 2017
February 15, 2017
Attended
February 15, 2017
February 15, 2017
Attended
February 13, 2017
February 13, 2017
Attended
February 13, 2017
February 13, 2017
Attended
February 7, 2017
February 7, 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
Yes | 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
No | 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 19, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Ways and Means Committee
23 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
December 12, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Ways and Means Committee
37 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
December 6, 2017 - Ulster County Legislature
10 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
December 6, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Ways and Means Committee
1 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
December 5, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee
12 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
December 4, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Ways and Means Committee
10 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
November 14, 2017 - Ulster County Legislature
43 Yes|4 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
November 14, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Ways and Means Committee
11 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
November 8, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Ways and Means Committee
32 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
November 2, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee
5 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
October 23, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Ways and Means Committee
7 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
October 23, 2017 - Ulster County Legislature
7 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
October 17, 2017 - Ulster County Legislature
18 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
October 17, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Ways and Means Committee
0 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 4 No Vote
October 16, 2017 - Government Efficiency and Review
0 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 3 No Vote
October 10, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Ways and Means Committee
0 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 16 No Vote
October 3, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee
4 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
September 19, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Ways and Means Committee
5 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
September 19, 2017 - Ulster County Legislature
30 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
September 13, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Ways and Means Committee
23 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
September 5, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee
7 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
August 17, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Ways and Means Committee
1 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
August 15, 2017 - Ulster County Legislature
26 Yes|2 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
August 15, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Ways and Means Committee
5 Yes|1 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
August 14, 2017 - Government Efficiency and Review
1 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
August 8, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Ways and Means Committee
12 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
August 8, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee
0 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 1 No Vote
July 19, 2017 - Government Efficiency and Review
0 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 1 No Vote
July 18, 2017 - Ulster County Legislature
33 Yes|1 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
July 18, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Ways and Means Committee
7 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
July 17, 2017 - Government Efficiency and Review
0 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 2 No Vote
July 11, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Ways and Means Committee
0 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 23 No Vote
July 6, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee
6 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
June 20, 2017 - Ulster County Legislature
62 Yes|7 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
June 20, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Ways and Means Committee
5 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
June 19, 2017 - Government Efficiency and Review
0 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 1 No Vote
June 12, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Ways and Means Committee
50 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
June 6, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee
6 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 - 2018-2019 Term: Ways and Means Committee
6 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 9, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Ways and Means Committee
34 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
May 2, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee
1 Yes|1 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
April 18, 2017 - Ulster County Legislature
0 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 46 No Vote
April 18, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Ways and Means Committee
0 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 2 No Vote
April 11, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Ways and Means Committee
0 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 26 No Vote
April 4, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee
9 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
March 22, 2017 - Ulster County Legislature
53 Yes|2 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
March 22, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Ways and Means Committee
8 Yes|1 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
March 7, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Ways and Means Committee
0 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 38 No Vote
February 28, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee
9 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
February 15, 2017 - Ulster County Legislature
56 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
February 15, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Ways and Means Committee
7 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
February 13, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee
10 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
February 13, 2017 - Government Efficiency and Review
1 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
February 7, 2017 - 2018-2019 Term: Ways and Means Committee
37 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
January 10, 2017 - Committee of the Whole
10 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
January 10, 2017 - Ulster County Legislature
10 Yes|0 No| 0 Abstained| 0 No Vote
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Resolutions

Resolution No. 451

Establishing County Equalization Rates For The Year 2017 Levy