Jason J. Kovacs
District No. 3 - Town of Kingston, Town of Ulster, Town of Saugerties
Jason J. Kovacs
District No. 3 - Town of Kingston, Town of Ulster, Town of Saugerties
Jason is a lifelong resident of Ulster County. A graduate of Kingston High School, SUNY Binghamton, and Syracuse University College of Law, since 2004 Jason has practiced law with the firm of Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello, LLP, Ulster County’s oldest law firm. His areas of practice include real estate, ...
Jason is a lifelong resident of Ulster County. A graduate of Kingston High School, SUNY Binghamton, and Syracuse University College of Law, since 2004 Jason has practiced law with the firm of Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello, LLP, Ulster County’s oldest law firm. His areas of practice include real estate, trusts and estates, bankruptcy, and municipal law. Jason serves as town attorney for several towns in the Hudson Valley. Active in the community, Jason has served as Town of Ulster Library Trustee (2004-2007 and 2020-2023), a Saugerties AYSO Soccer Coach, a Cub Scout Den Leader, President of the Ulster County Bar Association, and as an officer of Kingston Council No. 275, Knights of Columbus.
As a legislator, Jason supports an increased emphasis by the Ulster County government to meet the needs of the First Responder community, and he will continue to advocate for openness, transparency, and accountability from the Ulster County government.
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Recent Committees & Leadership
2024: Chair, Laws, Rules, and Government Services Committee
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Resolutions
Resolution No. 438 (Sponsor)
Confirming Appointment Of John DeGasperis To The Ulster County Board Of Ethics
Resolution No. 377 (Sponsor)
Adopting Proposed Local Law No. 8 Of 2025, A Local Law Amending The Ulster County Charter, (Local Law No. 2 Of 2006), And Amending The Administrative Code For The County Of Ulster, (Local Law No. 10 Of 2008), To Amend Charter Article XXXIV Periodic Compensation Review Committee §C-110 And Administrative Code Article XXXIV Periodic Compensation Review Committee §A34-3
Resolution No. 374 (Sponsor)
Amending The 2025 Ulster County Budget In Relation To Grant Funding From The New York State Education Department, State Archives Division, Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund (LGRMIF), And Creating Two Full-Time Archival Processing Technicians – County Clerk
Resolution No. 342.2 (Sponsor)
Amending Resolution No. 275 Of 2014 As Amended, Establishing A Policy For A “Rail With Trail” Along The County-Owned Ulster And Delaware Railroad Corridor For Increased Available Railroad Operation
Resolution No. 342.1 (Sponsor)
Amending Resolution No. 275 Of 2014 As Amended, Establishing A Policy For A “Rail With Trail” Along The County-Owned Ulster And Delaware Railroad Corridor For Increased Available Railroad Operation
Resolution No. 342 (Sponsor)
Amending Resolution No. 275 Of 2014 As Amended, Establishing A Policy For A “Rail With Trail” Along The County-Owned Ulster And Delaware Railroad Corridor For Increased Available Railroad Operation
Resolution No. 308 (Sponsor)
Setting A Public Hearing On Proposed Local Law No. 8 Of 2025, A Local Law Amending The Ulster County Charter, (Local Law No. 2 Of 2006), And Amending The Administrative Code For The County Of Ulster, (Local Law No. 10 Of 2008), To Amend Charter Article XXXIV Periodic Compensation Review Committee §C-110 And Administrative Code Article XXXIV Periodic Compensation Review Committee §A34-3, To Be Held On Tuesday, July 15, 2025 At 7:25 PM
Resolution No. 273.3 (Co-Sponsor)
Opposing The Establishment Of A County-Wide Landfill Anywhere Within The Geographical Boundaries Of Ulster County, And Urging The Exploration Of Alternative Locations And Waste Management Solutions
Resolution No. 273.2 (Co-Sponsor)
Opposing The Establishment Of A County-Wide Landfill Anywhere Within The Geographical Boundaries Of Ulster County, And Urging The Exploration Of Alternative Locations And Waste Management Solutions
Resolution No. 273.1 (Co-Sponsor)
Opposing The Establishment Of A County-Wide Landfill Anywhere Within The Geographical Boundaries Of Ulster County, And Urging The Exploration Of Alternative Locations And Waste Management Solutions
Resolution No. 263 (Sponsor)
Calling Upon The New York State Legislature To Authorize Ulster County To Issue Rebate Checks To Qualifying Homeowners Who Have STAR Exemption And Timely Paid The 2025 Town/County Tax Bill
Resolution No. 245.1 (Sponsor)
Calling For Enhanced Security Measures, Including Magnetometers And Airport-Style Screening, At the Ulster County Office Building During All Hours Of Public Access
Resolution No. 245 (Sponsor)
Calling For Enhanced Security Measures, Including Magnetometers And Airport-Style Screening, At the Ulster County Office Building During All Hours Of Public Access
Resolution No. 245.2 (Sponsor)
Calling For Enhanced Security Measures, Including Magnetometers And Airport-Style Screening, At the Ulster County Office Building During All Hours Of Public Access
Resolution No. 245.4 (Sponsor)
Calling For Enhanced Security Measures, Including Magnetometers And Airport-Style Screening, At the Ulster County Office Building During All Hours Of Public Access
Resolution No. 245.3 (Sponsor)
Calling For Enhanced Security Measures, Including Magnetometers And Airport-Style Screening, At the Ulster County Office Building During All Hours Of Public Access
Resolution No. 188 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Execute Agreements With Various School Districts In Ulster County For The Use Of Polling Equipment And Material – Ulster County Board Of Elections
Resolution No. 165 (Co-Sponsor)
WITHDRAWN - Calling On The New York State Legislature And Governor To Amend The New York State Humane Alternatives To Long-Term Solitary Confinement (HALT) Act
Resolution No. 158 (Sponsor)
Amending The 2025 Ulster County Operating Budget – Establishing Capital Project No. 728 – Emergency Medical Services Equipment – Amending The 2025 Capital Fund Budget –– Department Of Emergency Communications/Emergency Management
Resolution No. 157 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Execute An Intermunicipal Agreement With The Town Of Gardiner For The Purposes Of A Supplemental Emergency Medical Services System – Department Of Emergency Communications/Emergency Management
Resolution No. 110 (Sponsor)
Appointing Chair Peter J. Criswell As The Ulster County Legislature’s Member To Serve On The County Jury Board
Resolution No. 102.2 (Sponsor)
Adopting The Ulster County EMS Stabilization And Enhancement Plan And Amending The 2025 Ulster County Budget To Support And Enhance The Provision Of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) – Ulster County Department Of Emergency Communications/ Emergency Management
Resolution No. 102.1 (Sponsor)
Establishing A Policy To Fund, Facilitate, Perpetuate And Support The Augmentation And Operation Of Local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) In and For The County Of Ulster
Resolution No. 102 (Sponsor)
Establishing A Policy To Fund, Facilitate, Perpetuate And Support The Augmentation And Operation Of Local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) In and For The County Of Ulster
Resolution No. 101 (Co-Sponsor)
Exercising Ulster County’s Termination Rights Under Article 25 Of A Lease Between The County Of Ulster And Samadhi Center, Inc.
Resolution No. 100 (Co-Sponsor)
Exercising Ulster County’s Termination Rights Under Article 30 Of A Contract Between The County Of Ulster And Samadhi Center, Inc.
Resolution No. 67 (Sponsor)
Authorizing The Chair Of The Ulster County Legislature To Sign An Agreement With The New Paltz Central School District For The Use Of Polling Equipment And Material – Ulster County Board Of Elections
Resolution No. 55 (Sponsor)
Authorizing An Application For A Municipal Certificate Of Need And Operating Authority For Ambulance Services For Ulster County
Resolution No. 33 (Co-Sponsor)
Opposing The Establishment Of A County-Wide Landfill In Wawarsing, NY, And Urging The Exploration Of Alternative Locations And Waste Management Solutions
Resolution No. 33.4 (Co-Sponsor)
Opposing The Establishment Of A County-Wide Landfill In Wawarsing, NY, And Urging The Exploration Of Alternative Locations And Waste Management Solutions
Resolution No. 33.3 (Co-Sponsor)
Opposing The Establishment Of A County-Wide Landfill In Wawarsing, NY, And Urging The Exploration Of Alternative Locations And Waste Management Solutions
Resolution No. 33.2 (Co-Sponsor)
Opposing The Establishment Of A County-Wide Landfill In Wawarsing, NY, And Urging The Exploration Of Alternative Locations And Waste Management Solutions
Resolution No. 33.1 (Co-Sponsor)
Opposing The Establishment Of A County-Wide Landfill In Wawarsing, NY, And Urging The Exploration Of Alternative Locations And Waste Management Solutions
Resolution No. 16 (Co-Sponsor)
Establishing A Policy Requiring Warming Center Facilities Be Established And Operated In The Southern Half Of Ulster County
