Resolution Information
RESOLUTION TEXT +-
Referred to: The Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee (Chairwoman Hansut and Legislators Clinton, Hewitt, Levine, Maloney, McCollough and Walls), and The Ways and Means Committee (Chairman Gavaris and Legislators Collins, Hansut, Kovacs, Nolan, Roberts, and Uchitelle)
Chairwoman of the Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee, Gina Hansut, and Deputy Chair Chris Hewitt offer the following:
WHEREAS,thisResolutionhasbeensubmitted at the request of theCountyExecutiveon behalf of the Public Defender’s Office; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Servies maintains caseload standards for indigent legal defense; and
WHEREAS, the high vacancy rate in the Public Defender’s Office has led the State Office of Indigent Legal Services to find the County out of compliance with caseload standards; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Indigent Legal Services has worked collaboratively with the Public Defender’s Office and the Assigned Counsel Administrator to develop a caseload reduction plan, utilizing the office of Assigned Counsel to reduce the overall caseload assigned to Public Defender’s Office; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Indigent Legal Services has cited that the salaries for the Public Defender and the Assistant Public Defenders are out of alignment with other Public Defender’s Offices statewide; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Indigent Legal Services believes that the salaries are the main factor for the high vacancy rate in the Public Defender’s Office; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Indigent Legal Services has indicated that such increase in salaries and rates of pay for criminal court Assistant Public Defender and the Public Defender Ulster County will be eligible for funding through the Hurrell-Harring State grant; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2025 Ulster County Budget to increase the Public Defender Office’s personnel and fringe benefit lines for the purpose of enhancing recruitment and retention efforts to reduce caseload assignments; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the 2025 Ulster County Personnel Listing is hereby amended as follows:
AMEND
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POSITION # |
TITLE
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AMOUNT |
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1170-1100 |
Public Defender (Full-Time, Management) |
*$ 150,728.00
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 71,505.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 9,920.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 4,706.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 2,394.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 567.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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1170-1220 |
Chief Assistant Public Defender (Full-Time, Management) |
*$ 131,544.00 |
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 62,404.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 19,092.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 9,057.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 4,608.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 1,092.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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POSITION # |
TITLE |
AMOUNT |
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1170-1221 |
Deputy Chief Assistant Public Defender (Full-Time, Management) |
*$ 121,953.00
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 57,855.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 17,539.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 8,321.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 4,234.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 1,003.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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1170-1160 |
Assistant Public Defender (Full-Time, Management) |
*$ 120,582.00
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 57,204.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 14,944.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 7,089.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 3,607.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 855.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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1170-1188 |
Assistant Public Defender (Full-Time, Management) |
*$ 109,620.00
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 52,004.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 5,206.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 2,470.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 1,257.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 298.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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POSITION # |
TITLE |
AMOUNT |
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1170-1231 |
Assistant Public Defender (Full-Time, Management) |
*$ 108,670.00 |
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 51,553.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 10,231.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 4,854.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 2,470.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 585.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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1170-1229 |
Assistant Public Defender (Full-Time, Management) |
*$ 107,154.00 |
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 50,834.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 26,985.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 12,802.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 6,514.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 1,544.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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1170-1240 |
Assistant Public Defender (Full-Time, Management) |
*$ 106,880.00 |
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 50,704.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 10,049.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 4,767.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 2,426.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 575.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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POSITION # |
TITLE |
AMOUNT |
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1170-1170 |
Assistant Public Defender (Full-Time, Management) |
*$ 105,985.00 |
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 50,279.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 10,597.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 5,027.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 2,558.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 606.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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1170-1171 |
Assistant Public Defender (Full-Time, Management) |
*$ 100,485.00 |
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 47,670.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 5,097.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 2,418.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 1,230.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 292.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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1170-1242 |
Assistant Public Defender (Full-Time, Management) |
*$ 96,831.00 |
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 45,937.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 7,216.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 3,423.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 1,742.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 413.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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POSITION # |
TITLE
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AMOUNT |
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1170-1232 |
Assistant Public Defender (Full-Time, Management) |
*$ 96,831.00 |
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 45,937.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 16,662.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 7,904.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 4,022.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 953.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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1170-1230 |
Assistant Public Defender (Full-Time, Management) |
*$ 89,523.00 |
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 42,470.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 9,354.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 4,438.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 2,258.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 535.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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1170-1172 |
Assistant Public Defender (Part-Time, Management) |
*$ 72,624.00
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 34,453.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 4,385.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 2,080.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 1,058.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 251.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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POSITION # |
TITLE |
AMOUNT |
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1170-1155 |
Assistant Public Defender (Part-Time, Management) |
*$ 62,473.00
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 29,637.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 8,211.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 3,895.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 1,982.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 470.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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1170-1187 |
Assistant Public Defender (Part-Time, Management) |
*$ 53,714.00
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 25,482.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 4,680.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 2,220.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 1,130.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 268.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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1170-1186 |
Assistant Public Defender (Part-Time, Management) |
*$ 53,714.00 |
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 25,482.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 7,498.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 3,557.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 1,810.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 429.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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AMEND
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POSITION # |
TITLE |
AMOUNT |
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1170-1151 |
Assistant Public Defender (Part-Time, Management) |
*$ 53,714.00 |
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 25,482.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 7,498.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 3,557.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 1,810.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 429.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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1170-1156 |
Assistant Public Defender (Part-Time, Management) |
*$ 53,714.00 |
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 25,482.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 7,498.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 3,557.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 1,810.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 429.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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1170-1158 |
Assistant Public Defender (Part-Time, Management) |
*$ 53,714.00 |
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 25,482.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 7,498.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 3,557.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 1,810.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 429.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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AMEND
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POSITION # |
TITLE |
AMOUNT |
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1170-1159 |
Assistant Public Defender (Part-Time, Management) |
*$ 53,714.00
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 25,482.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 8,419.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 3,994.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 2,032.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 482.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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1170-1150 |
Assistant Public Defender (Part-Time, Management) |
*$ 53,714.00 |
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 25,482.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 8,419.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 3,994.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 2,032.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 482.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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1170-1161 |
Assistant Public Defender (Part-Time, Management) |
*$ 53,714.00
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 25,482.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 8,419.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 3,994.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 2,032.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 482.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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POSITION # |
TITLE |
AMOUNT |
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1170-1189 |
Assistant Public Defender (Full-Time, Management) |
*$ 109,620.00 |
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 52,004.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 5,206.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 2,470.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 1,257.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 298.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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1170-1185 |
Assistant Public Defender (Full-Time, Management) |
*$ 100,485.00 |
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 47,670.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 18,726.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 8,884.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 4,520.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 1,071.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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1170-1215 |
Assistant Public Defender (Full-Time, Management) |
*$ 91,424.00 |
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 43,372.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 16,188.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 7,680.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 3,907.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 926.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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AMEND
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POSITION # |
TITLE |
AMOUNT |
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1170-1153 |
Assistant Public Defender (Full-Time, Management) |
*$ 91,424.00 |
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 43,372.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 14,397.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 6,830.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 3,475.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 824.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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1170-1154 |
Assistant Public Defender (Part-Time, Management) |
*$ 54,854.00
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 26,023.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 592.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 281.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 143.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 34.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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1175-1225 |
Assigned Counsel Administrator (Full-Time, Management) |
*$ 150,728.00 |
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*Annual Salary Annual Benefits: $ 71,505.00 Increase to Annual Salary: $ 37,983.00 Increase to Annual Benefits: $ 18,019.00 Increase to F/T Salary to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 9,168.00 Increase to Benefits to Year End Starting 10/05/25: $ 2,173.00 Effective October 5, 2025
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and, be it further,
RESOLVED, that the 2025 Ulster County Operating Budget is hereby amended as follows:
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INCREASE
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AMOUNT |
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AA.1170.1800-1300.1300 (App.#)
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Regular Pay |
$ 79,295.00 |
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AA.1170.1800 -8000.8000 (App.#)
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Retirement |
$ 12,727.00 |
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AA.1170.1800-8010.8010 (App.#)
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Social Security |
$ 6,066.00 |
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AA.1170.1048-3300.3025 (Rev.#) |
State Aid Indigent Legal Services |
$ 85,475.00 |
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AA.9900.9900-3700.9990 (Rev.#), |
Appropriated Fund Balance |
$ 12,613.00 |
and moves its adoption.
ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: NOES:
Passed Committee: Law Enforcement and Public Safety on ____________.
Passed Committee: Ways and Means on ____________.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
$ 98,088.00 – INCREASE TO 2025 APPROPRIATION DOLLARS
$ 85,475.00 – INCREASE TO 2025 STATE REVENUE DOLLARS
$ 12,613.00 – INCREASE TO 2025 APRROPRIATED FUND BALANCE
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Updated: August 29, 2025
Votes on this Resolution
yes no abstained no voteCommittee Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 435
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